ACT Assessments
Assessment Details
- Online
- Timed
- Test lengths
| TEST | NUMBER OF QUESTIONS | MINUTES PER TEST |
|---|---|---|
| English | 50 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 45 | 50 |
| Reading | 36 | 40 |
| Science | 40 | 40 |
| Writing | 1 | 40 |
- Options (1 day vs. 2 days): Flexibility Policy
ACT Enhancements Website
- ACT Enhancements Website - This website shares information regarding the changes to the ACT, a timeframe for these changes, an FAQ, and more!
- An Educator's Guide to ACT Enhancements - This is a K-12 educator's guide to the changes with the ACT in National, International, and State and District ACT Testing administrations.
- A Video on Enhancements to the ACT - This video provides a short summary to give visual guidance to some of the more technical updates to the ACT, so students know what to expect on test day.
- Comparison of the Legacy and Enhanced ACT Test - This resource contains tables that compare the total number of test items and testing time by section for the legacy and enhanced ACT test (pictured below). It also shows a comparison of reporting category items for each section test of the ACT.
- Sample Questions - ACT Online Testing | The ACT Test - This resource allows students to familiarize themselves with the ACT's new look and feel by trying a few sample test questions as well as a full-length practice test in the new format.
For more information, contact DOEassessment@state.sd.us.