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The ACT Science section is a 35-minute, 40-question test (optional as of July 2024) that evaluates data interpretation, analysis, and reasoning skills, rather than in-depth scientific knowledge. It covers biology, chemistry, physics, and Earth/space sciences through 6–7 passages, typically focusing on charts and graphs, research summaries, and conflicting viewpoints.
Key Aspects of the ACT Science Section
    • Format: 6-7 passages with 5-8 questions each.
    • Structure:
      • Data Representation (30–40%): Interpreting charts, graphs, and diagrams.
      • Research Summaries (45–55%): Understanding experimental design and findings.
      • Conflicting Viewpoints (15–20%): Analyzing multiple conflicting hypotheses or views.
  • Content Covered: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth/Space Sciences (Geology, Astronomy, Meteorology).
  • Required Knowledge: Very limited; requires basic science skills usually acquired in middle or early high school.