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Breaking Down The Test

 

Test 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T est 2  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Test 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Test 4

The Reasoning Through Language Arts test: 

  • Has the highest passing rate

  • is 150 minutes long (2 1/2 hrs)

  • 3 sections 

  • 10-minute break between sections 2 and 3

  • ONE essay required (45 minutes) 

 

This test Measures your: 

  • ability to read closely, write clearly, and edit and understand written English 

  • ability to understand, interpret, and answer questions based on text 

  • ability to use evidence to support an argument 

  • understanding of basic English skills at a level needed to succeed in college or a job

The Mathematical Reasoning test: 

  • 115 minutes ( 1 hr. 55 min)

  • 2 parts with a 3-minute break 

  • NO calculators on Part 1 

  • You to use a TI-30XS calculator for Part 2 

  • on-screen calculator allows you to bring in your own TI-30XS calculator

  • gives you some Math formulas and a calculator reference sheet

 

This test measures your: 

  • quantitative problem-solving abilities (45%) 

  • algebraic problem-solving abilities (55%)

The Science test:

  • 90 minutes (1 1/2 hrs.)

  • has no breaks 

  • 2 short answer questions that take about 10 minutes per question to write 

  • test allows you to use a TI-30XS calculator

  • on-screen calculator and allows you to bring in your own TI-30XS calculator

 

Measures your: 

  • knowledge of life science (40%), physical science (40%), and Earth and space science (20%) 

  • ability to read, understand, and interpret science-related texts 

  • problem-solving abilities in science-related situations

The Social Studies test:

  • 90 minutes (1 1/2 hrs.

  • 2 parts with no break 

  • part 2 of the test is one essay that you have 25 minutes to write 

  • You can use a TI-30XS calculator

  • on-screen calculator allows you to bring in your own TI-30XS calculator

 

Measures your: 

  • knowledge of civics and government (50%), U.S. history (20%), economics (15%), and geography and the world (15%) 

  • ability to read, understand, and interpret social studies-related texts 

  • problem-solving abilities in social studies-related situations

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