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    The document compares the SAT and ACT exams. It notes that the ACT has 4 sections totaling 215 questions to be completed in 3 hours and 25 minutes, while the SAT has 10 sections and 170 questions to be completed in 3 hours and 45 minutes. A key difference is that the ACT does not penalize incorrect answers, while the SAT deducts 1/4 of a point for wrong answers. The ACT is considered more of an achievement test measuring learned content, while the SAT aims to measure aptitude through reasoning and verbal skills.

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    The document compares the SAT and ACT exams. It notes that the ACT has 4 sections totaling 215 questions to be completed in 3 hours and 25 minutes, while the SAT has 10 sections and 170 questions to be completed in 3 hours and 45 minutes. A key difference is that the ACT does not penalize incorrect answers, while the SAT deducts 1/4 of a point for wrong answers. The ACT is considered more of an achievement test measuring learned content, while the SAT aims to measure aptitude through reasoning and verbal skills.

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    The document compares the SAT and ACT exams. It notes that the ACT has 4 sections totaling 215 questions to be completed in 3 hours and 25 minutes, while the SAT has 10 sections and 170 questions to be completed in 3 hours and 45 minutes. A key difference is that the ACT does not penalize incorrect answers, while the SAT deducts 1/4 of a point for wrong answers. The ACT is considered more of an achievement test measuring learned content, while the SAT aims to measure aptitude through reasoning and verbal skills.

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    SAT VS ACT COMPARISON CHART

    SAT VS ACT COMPARISON CHART1

    subjects/
    sections

    ACT

    SAT

    4 sections:
    English,
    Math,Reading, and Science
    (+ optional writing)
    215 questions
    = less
    time per question BUT
    more straightforward
    questions

    10 sections:
    3 Critical Reading,
    3 Math, 3 Writing (including
    the essay), 1 experimental (not
    scored > you are not told which
    section is experimental)
    170 questions
    = more time
    per question BUT much
    trickier questions overall
    (require logical reasoning
    and thinking)

    Length

    3 hours & 25 minutes


    ( this
    time includes the optional
    40-minute Writing Test)

    3 hours & 45 minutes

    Requirements

    none
    (Essay is optional yet
    highly recommended because
    most colleges require. This
    means you will have to come
    in later and pay to take an
    additional writing section to
    meet the college

    Writing-
    Essay required
    ( you
    are given 25 minutes to
    complete.

    Imagesource:http://www.fremont.k12.ca.us/Page/11274

    SAT VS ACT COMPARISON CHART

    requirements...not fun)
    Scoring

    composite score ranging


    from
    1-36
    score for (optional) essay
    ranges from
    0-12
    where two
    readers grade it and each
    can give a score from 0-6

    composite score of
    600-2400
    individual section scores range
    from 200-800
    score for essay ranges from
    0-12
    (mandatory essay)

    Penalties

    no penalty
    for incorrect
    answer >> so it is to your
    advantage to answer every
    single question

    -1/4th (.25) of a point


    for any
    wrong answers >> if you can
    eliminate at least 1 answer,
    GUESS (you highly increase your
    chances)... however, there is no
    penalty for incorrect
    student-produced response
    (math section)

    Purpose

    the ACT is more of an


    achievement test
    , measuring
    what you have learned in
    school so far
    (content based
    exam)
    Math
    = includes
    trigonometry
    includes a Science
    section
    Reading
    = limited vocab
    questions
    REFER TO
    READING PAGE
    FOR VOCAB
    WORDS TO
    KNOW

    the SAT is an
    aptitude test
    ,
    meaning that it measures
    skills acquired indirectly
    through school such as
    reasoning
    and verbal abilities.
    Math
    = no trigonometry
    no Science section
    Reading
    = includes
    extensive vocabulary

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