ACT Sections & Breaks

<p>from the official ACT site ACT:</a> Resources for Education and Workplace Success
additions in bold are mine.</p>

<p>Total: 215 questions </p>

<p>English: 75 questions – 45 minutes
Mathematics: 60 questions – 60 minutes
10-15 minute break
Reading: 40 questions – 35 minutes
Science: 40 questions – 35 minutes
5-minute break "to relax and sharpen pencils...may not leave the room"
Writing: 1 prompt – 30 minutes </p>

<p>Testing begins after all examinees present by 8:00 a.m. are checked in and seated. A short break is scheduled after the first two tests. For students taking the ACT Plus Writing, a brief break is also scheduled before the Writing Test. </p>

<p>Students taking the ACT (No Writing) in standard time rooms are normally dismissed at about 12:15 p.m.; students taking the ACT Plus Writing are normally dismissed at about 1:00 p.m. </p>

<p>ACT FAQ : How many questions are asked and how long will the test take?</p>