ACT What's on the test 75 questions English 1-36 points Math 1-36 points Reading 1-36 points Science 1-36 points 45 Minutes Assesses your ability to write in standard American English using grammatically correct sentences. 60 questions 60 Minutes Tests the math skills that you should have acquired in high school before your senior year. 40 questions 35 Minutes 35 Minutes Assesses your ability to read and understand passages on a variety of topics. 40 questions Tests your knowledge of the natural sciences. 1 question Writing 0-12 points 30 Minutes Assesses the writing skills needed for university freshman composition courses. Not included in the Composite Score.