Digital SAT versus ACT

	Digital SAT	ACT
Format: Question types:	Computer test with 2-stage adaptive test questions Multiple choice questions and student-produced response questions for 25% of Math questions	Paper and pencil test All multiple choice
Structure	2 Sections: Reading/Writing(RW): 2 modules – 32 min. each 54 questions total Math: 2 modules – 35 min. each 44 questions total *Difficulty of new questions based on student performance on the previous module	4 Sections: English: 45 min. – 75 questions Math: 60 min. – 60 questions Reading: 35 min. – 40 questions Science: 35 min. – 40 questions. *Fast-paced, straightforward questions!
Length	2 hours and 14 minutes for 98 questions	2 hours and 55 minutes for 215 questions
Math	Accounts for 50% of the total score Algebra Advanced Math Problem-solving & data analysis Geometry and trigonometry A reference table with some formulas is provided	Accounts for 25% of the composite score Pre-algebra/algebra Coordinate and plane geometry Basic trigonometry Formulas not given
Reading/Writing	R/W Content: Information & Ideas Craft & Structure Expression of Ideas Standard English Conventions Reading passages are drawn from three types of subject matter: English/World Literature, History/Social Studies, and Science.	Reading Section Content Key Ideas & Details Craft & Structure Integration of Knowledge & Ideas Reading passages are drawn from 4 subject areas: Literature/Fiction Social Sciences Humanities Natural Sciences English Section Content Production of Writing Knowledge of Language Conventions of Standard English
Science	Some Science related questions in Reading passages and Math questions	40 reasoning questions within 6-7 passages, charts, tables, and diagrams to read and interpret

Essay	None	Optional 40 min. Essay test Scored separately
Penalties	No penalty for wrong answers	No penalty for wrong answers
Scoring	Scaled score (400-1600) (Reading/Writing + Math)	Composite score is the average of the four tests
Total Points	200-800 points per section. Highest score = 1600	1-36 points per section. Highest score = 36
National Avg. Score – 2023	1028	19.5

More info? Texts we use:	Collegeboard.org College Board’s The Official Digital SAT Study Guide	Act.org Wiley’s The Official ACT Prep Guide