PreACT 8/9

The PreACT 8/9 is a standardized test designed for 8th and 9th-grade students to measure their academic readiness for high school coursework and future ACT testing. It provides early exposure to the ACT test structure, helps students identify their strengths and weaknesses, and offers valuable insights into their college and career readiness.

The PreACT 8/9 is not an admissions test but a practice version of the ACT, allowing students to build confidence in a low-stakes environment. The results help students, parents, and educators understand where additional focus is needed before taking the ACT in 11th or 12th grade.

The PreACT 8/9 consists of four subject areas:

Tests grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and writing clarity.: Includes questions on usage, mechanics, and rhetorical skills. Focuses on understanding sentence organization and style improvements.

Covers basic algebra, geometry, functions, and probability.: Requires problem-solving skills and understanding of mathematical concepts. No calculator restrictions (students may use a permitted calculator).

Measures reading comprehension skills.: Includes passages from fiction, non-fiction, humanities, and social sciences. Focuses on identifying main ideas, author’s purpose, and logical inferences.

Evaluates scientific reasoning, data interpretation, and problem-solving skills.: Covers biology, physics, chemistry, Earth science, and space science. Focuses on graphs, charts, and experiment-based questions rather than memorization of facts.

The PreACT 8/9 is administered by:

• ACT, Inc., the same organization responsible for the ACT test.
• Schools or districts typically schedule the test rather than students registering independently.
• The test is conducted in a classroom setting, usually during the school day.