🇺🇸 AMERICAN UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
ACT EXAM 2024 TOPIC HEADINGS
Detailed list of all topics that will appear on the ACT exam for university education in America
ACT Exam General Information
215
Total Questions
175
Minutes Duration
36
Maximum Score
Scoring: Each section is scored on a scale of 1-36. Composite score is the average of 4 sections. No negative marking.
Detailed Topic Headings
75 questions
1. English
Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and rhetorical skills
Grammar rules and applications
Punctuation usage
Sentence structure and organization
Rhetorical skills and style
Word choice and usage
Paragraph organization
Written expression techniques
Academic writing rules
Sentence editing and correction
Effective communication strategies
60 questions
2. Mathematics
Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and basic math concepts
Pre-algebra: numbers, fractions, percentages
Elementary algebra: equations and inequalities
Intermediate algebra: functions and polynomials
Coordinate geometry
Plane geometry
Trigonometry fundamentals
Functions and graphs
Statistics and probability
Logarithms and exponential functions
Matrices and vectors
40 questions
3. Reading
Reading comprehension, analysis, and interpretation skills
Literary texts analysis
Social studies texts
Natural sciences texts
Humanities texts
Identifying main ideas and details
Author's purpose and tone
Word meaning inference
Making inferences and analysis
Text structure and organization
Critical thinking skills
40 questions
4. Science
Biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences topics
Biology: cell biology, genetics, ecology
Chemistry: general chemistry, organic chemistry
Physics: mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity
Earth sciences fundamentals
Data interpretation and analysis
Scientific graphs and tables
Experimental design and methodology
Hypothesis testing and conclusion drawing
Scientific reasoning
Laboratory techniques and safety
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