The ACT consists of three required multiple-choice Tests on the following subjects:
- English Test: multiple passages (usually six), with questions covering Production of Writing (Topic Development and Organization, Unity, and Cohesion), Knowledge of Language, and Conventions of Standard English (Sentence Structure and Formation, Punctuation, and Usage)
- Mathematics Test: questions covering Preparing for Higher Mathematics (Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability), Integrating Essential Skills, and Modeling
- Reading Test: four passages, with questions covering Key Ideas and Details, Craft and Structure, and Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
The ACT also has a Science Test (which consists of several passages followed by multiple-choice questions covering Interpretation of Data, Scientific Investigation, and Evaluation of Models, Inferences, and Experimental Results) and a Writing Test (an essay that will be assessed to evaluate your writing skills and ability to analyze an issue). Both these tests are optional.