This exam measures reasoning skills, analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills that are necessary for pursuing higher education in the United States and Canada.
The ACT is a standardized test that measures reasoning skills, analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills that are necessary for pursuing higher education in the United States and Canada. ACT scores are commonly used for college admission, similar to the SAT exam.
The American College Testing Assessment (ACT) is a standardized test that measures reasoning skills, analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills required for pursuing higher education in the United States and Canada. ACT scores are commonly used for college admission, similar to the SAT exam. Some universities in Thailand also accept ACT scores besides international scores. Students can choose either ACT or SAT exams.
1. English: This exam measures knowledge of English grammar, syntax, and vocabulary usage. It is a multiple-choice exam with 75 questions to be answered in 45 minutes.
2. Mathematics: The exam covers math content from elementary to grade 12. Students can use calculators as permitted by ACT test policies but cannot use calculators with built-in computer algebra systems. The exam is a multiple-choice exam with 60 questions to be answered in 60 minutes.
3. Reading: The exam is designed to measure English reading skills. Students must read various passages in different genres, and there are 40 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 35 minutes.
4. Science Reasoning: The exam measures reasoning skills in science. There are 40 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 35 minutes.
5. Writing: The exam is designed to assess writing skills. Test-takers are evaluated on their ability to analyze, organize, and use English language conventions. There is one essay prompt that provides 40 minutes for students to write their answers.
The ACT exam is scored on a scale of 1-36 for each part of the exam. The scores for each part are then averaged to produce a composite score with a maximum of 36 points.
The ACT exam is offered five times per year, with testing periods in early spring (around April), mid-summer (June), late summer/early fall (September), late fall (October), and winter (December). Registering for the exam is easy, with students providing required information on the ACT website, including a photograph, selecting a test date, and paying the $84 fee, which includes the $51 registration fee and the $33 fee for sending scores to international universities. Test-takers usually register about a month in advance. In Thailand, the exam is typically administered in several international schools such as International Community School, KIS International School, Nist International School, Ruamrudee International School, Grace International School, and UWC Thailand.