PreACT study guides for every section.
Test Ninjas PreACT prep includes four section study guides: English, Math, Reading and Science. They are our ACT study guides (2026 Edition), written for the Enhanced ACT, which the PreACT has followed since fall 2026, so every chapter applies to the PreACT and still counts when the ACT comes.
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The PreACT sections the guides cover
The current PreACT (since fall 2026; the PreACT Secure since spring 2026) has 117 questions in 120 minutes without Science, or 153 in 160 minutes with it. The Composite comes from English, Math and Reading; Science is optional for the school or district. Some questions on each form are unscored field-test questions.
| Section | Questions (scored) | Minutes | Study guide |
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| English | 48 (36) | 35 | English guide |
| Math | 36 (32) | 45 | Math guide |
| Reading | 33 (25) | 40 | Reading guide |
| Science (optional) | 36 (30) | 40 | Science guide |
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The four section study guides
Readable online in your library from day one of your trial, alongside the course lessons and practice tests for each section.
PreACT English
ACT English Study Guide
Grammar, usage, and rhetorical skills · 2026 Edition
- 48 questions (36 scored)
- 35 minutes
- Counts toward the Composite
On the PreACT: Shorter passages than the previous PreACT, with questions on punctuation, grammar, sentence structure and how a writer organizes and develops ideas. The guide covers the rules and the rhetorical-skills strategy behind them.
The guide: A complete guide to the ACT English section — grammar rules, punctuation, usage, and the rhetorical-skills strategy that moves scores.
PreACT Math
ACT Math Study Guide
Pre-algebra, algebra, geometry & trigonometry · 2026 Edition
- 36 questions (32 scored)
- 45 minutes
- Counts toward the Composite
On the PreACT: Four answer choices per question since fall 2026, across algebra, functions, geometry and statistics. The guide works through each topic with efficient solution methods and pacing advice.
The guide: A comprehensive guide to ACT Math — every topic the test covers, with efficient solution methods and pacing strategy.
PreACT Reading
ACT Reading Study Guide
Passage strategy & every question type · 2026 Edition
- 33 questions (25 scored)
- 40 minutes
- Counts toward the Composite
On the PreACT: Shorter passages than the previous PreACT, with questions on main ideas, details, craft and structure, and comparing texts. The guide covers passage mapping and every question type.
The guide: A complete guide to ACT Reading — passage mapping, question types, and the pacing approach that protects accuracy.
PreACT Science · optional
ACT Science Study Guide
Data interpretation, research summaries & conflicting viewpoints · 2026 Edition
- 36 questions (30 scored)
- 40 minutes
- Not in the Composite
On the PreACT: Given only if your school or district includes Science; it isn't part of the Composite but gets its own score and feeds the STEM score. The guide covers reading data, research summaries and conflicting viewpoints.
The guide: A comprehensive guide to ACT Science — data-representation, research-summary, and conflicting-viewpoints passage strategy.
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Free PreACT guides to read alongside
PreACT Format
Sections, question counts, and timing for the current (fall 2026) test, at a glance.
PreACT Prep Strategies
How much prep a low-stakes test deserves, and what actually moves scores.
PreACT Practice Questions
Eight questions across English, math, reading and science, with worked explanations.
Study, then practiceRead the guide, then prove it on a practice test.
Your membership includes the full ACT course, which covers every PreACT section; a PreACT-specific dashboard is on the way. Pair the guides with full-length practice tests, the lessons, and an explanation on every question.
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