Why is the ACT science section so heavy on data interpretation and what recent changes have been made to the test format?
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Why is the ACT science section so heavy on data interpretation and what recent changes have been made to the test format?
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ACT test format changes 2025 2026 science section optional shorter test official ACT Google ↗
- Information for Examinees - Testing Solutions · act.org
- Enhanced ACT FAQs · act.org
- ACT Test Enhancements for Higher Education · act.org
- Design Framework for the ACT® Enhancements · act.org
- ACT official website · act.org