Hey, I just got my ACT scores and there's a whole lot of numbers flying at me. Can someone break this stuff down for me? What's Composite, STEM, English or Reading?
Certainly, let's get this clarified for you!
1. Composite Score: This is your overall ACT score. It's the average of your four section scores (English, Math, Reading, and Science), rounded to the nearest whole number. The possible range for the ACT composite score is 1-36.
2. English Score: This is based on the 75 questions in the English section which test your knowledge of standard English rules, production of writing, and knowledge of language. The English score ranges from 1 to 36.
3. Math Score: This score is based on the 60 questions in the Math section which test your mathematical skills students have typically acquired in courses taken up to the beginning of grade 12. The Math score also ranges from 1 to 36.
4. Reading Score: This is based on the 40 reading comprehension questions divided into four sections of 10 questions each. The Reading score ranges from 1 to 36.
5. Science Score: This score is based on your performance in the Science section, which includes 40 questions about interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving. Similarly, this score ranges from 1 to 36.
6. STEM Score: This is the average of your Math and Science scores. It serves as a special indicator for students who are interested in pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, or math. This score also ranges from 1 to 36.
Finally, you will find subscores for English, Math, and Reading that range from 1 to 18 and indicate specific skills within these areas. Hope this clears things up for you!
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