How is the ACT Science section scored?

Hey all, can someone explain to me how the ACT science section is scored? I mean like, how many questions do I need to get correct for a certain score? Is there a chart available somewhere that breaks it down?

The ACT science section, like the other sections of the exam, is scored on a scale of 1-36. To understand how this process works, you should know that the ACT science section consists of 40 questions. The raw score for the science section is determined by the number of questions you answer correctly out of those 40 questions.

After obtaining your raw score, it is converted to a scaled score through a process called equating. Equating takes into account small differences in the difficulty of test forms across different testing dates, ensuring that scores remain consistent and fair. Because the specific equating process varies for each test administration, there isn't a universal conversion chart you can refer to. However, you can find approximate conversions based on historical trends and ACT data.

To get a better sense of how your performance on the practice tests might translate to the real exam, consider looking at official ACT prep materials, which sometimes include conversion charts with raw-to-scaled score conversions for the specific practice test in the material. You can also find score conversion charts from past administrations of the ACT on various test prep websites and forums, but keep in mind that these charts might not perfectly represent the exact conversion for your specific test administration.