Science Section - A major difference has to do with science. While the ACT contains a section entirely devoted to science, the SALT does not.
No Calculator Math Subsection - Unlike the ACT for which you may use a calculator on all Math questions, the SAT contains a Math "No Calculator" subsection for which you may not use a calculator.
Types and Balance of Math Concepts - In regard to math content, the ACT and SAT both have a big emphasis on algebra. But the ACT also tests a couple of concepts that the SAT doesn't focus on as much.
Math Formulas Reference Guide - The SAT provides you with a diagram of math formulas, whereas the ACT does not.
Importance of Math in Final Score -On the ACT, Math accounts for one-fourth of your total score. On the SAT, however, Math accounts for half of your total score, making it twice as important on the SAT!
A number of Answer Choices on Math - While ACT Math gives you five possible answer choices (A-E or F-K) for each question, SAT Math only gives you four (A-D).
Evidence-Support Reading Questions - Evidence-support questions are a big part of SAT Reading but are entirely absent from ACT Reading.
Chronological Reading Questions -SAT Reading questions are generally easier to follow and thus easier to answer than ACT Reading questions.
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