ACT Compass is a comprehensive assessment tool designed to evaluate and enhance students' academic skills in preparation for the ACT.
The reading section measures your ability to understand, analyze, and interpret passages from various sources. You'll encounter fiction, nonfiction, and informational texts.
Skim the passage first to get the gist, then read questions carefully. Look for keywords in the questions that match the passage to find answers efficiently.
Reading skills are crucial for understanding news articles, instructions, and even social media posts.
Determining the main idea of a newspaper article.
Using contextual clues to figure out the meaning of a word in a story.
The reading section tests your comprehension and analysis of different types of texts.