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Science or writing can be added as options to the test. Each section of the ACT varies in length depending on the examinee’s approved timing. Note: ACT must authorize examinees for extended time, or any timing other than standard time, single day.  \nThe table below breaks down each section's timing for each accommodated timing support provided by ACT.  \n\n| Timing Support | English | Mathematics | Reading | Science\u003Cbr>(Optional) | Writing\u003Cbr>(Optional) |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Standard time or\u003Cbr>stop-the-clock breaks, single day | 35 minutes | 50 minutes | 40 minutes | 40 minutes | 40 minutes |\n| Double time on writing section only, single day | 35 minutes | 50 minutes | 40 minutes | 40 minutes | 80 minutes |\n| One and one-halftime, single day or multiple days | 52 minutes\u003Cbr>and 30\u003Cbr>seconds | 75 minutes | 60 minutes | 60 minutes | 60 minutes |\n| Double time over multiple days | 70 minutes | 100 minutes | 80 minutes | 80 minutes | 80 minutes |\n| Triple time over multiple days | 105 minutes | 150 minutes | 120 minutes | 120 minutes | 120 minutes |\n\nNote: Examinees authorized for “stop-the-clock breaks” are allotted 90 minutes of total break time. Examinees may not exceed 90 minutes of break time, including the 15-minute break after the mathematics section, which isnot required for the examinee to take.","cbCaiqEVy20bWXC2","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqEVy20bWXC2","pdf",88671,"English","# ACT Accommodated Section Test Timings\n## Timing Support Tiers\n## Stop-the-Clock Break Policies","[{\"question\":\"What are the standard timing allocations for the ACT test sections?\",\"answer\":\"Under standard time or stop-the-clock breaks, the English section is 35 minutes, Mathematics is 50 minutes, Reading is 40 minutes, Science is 40 minutes, and the optional Writing section is 40 minutes.\"},{\"question\":\"How much break time is permitted for examinees authorized for stop-the-clock breaks?\",\"answer\":\"Examinees authorized for stop-the-clock breaks are allotted a total of 90 minutes of break time, which includes the optional 15-minute break following the mathematics section.\"},{\"question\":\"Does an examinee need authorization to use timing other than the standard single-day format?\",\"answer\":\"Yes, ACT must authorize examinees for extended time or any timing arrangement that deviates from the standard single-day testing schedule.\"}]","ACT National and Special Testing - Accommodated Section Test Timings | PDF",1791521611]