ACT Score Interpretation & Communication Flashcards
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What is the composite score range for the ACT?
Answer: 1–36
The ACT composite score ranges from 1 to 36 and is the average of the four section scores rounded to the nearest whole number.
Which four sections make up the ACT composite score?
Answer: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science
The ACT composite is the average of scores from the English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science sections.
What does a percentile rank on an ACT score report indicate?
Answer: The percentage of test-takers who scored at or below that score
A percentile rank shows the percentage of ACT test-takers in the comparison group who scored at or below a given score.
What is the purpose of the ACT STEM score?
Answer: It combines Mathematics and Science section scores into a single score
The ACT STEM score is an averaged combination of the Mathematics and Science section scores, reported on the 1–36 scale.
How should an ACT-certified test administrator explain a student's ACT score to parents who are unfamiliar with the test?
Answer: Explain that the composite is an average of four sections on a 1–36 scale and provide context using percentile ranks
Administrators should explain the 1–36 composite scale, how it is calculated, and use national percentile ranks to give context to the score.
Which ACT resource provides national and state college readiness benchmarks for interpreting student scores?
Answer: The ACT College Readiness Benchmarks report
ACT publishes the College Readiness Benchmarks report, which defines minimum scores in each subject area associated with a 50% or better chance of earning a B or higher in related college courses.