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STATE OF EDUCATION IN TENNESSEE: 2012-2013 – Glossary ACT – The ACT is a standardized assessment for high school students frequently required for admission into college. The test has sections in English, mathematics, reading, science reasoning, and an optional written essay. Scored on a scale from 1 to 36, the test is intended to be an indicator of college readiness. The subjects align with common college introductory courses. All 11th graders in Tennessee are required to take this exam. ACT College Readiness Benchmarks – The ACT College Readiness Benchmarks are the minimum exam scores determined by ACT, Inc. to signal a student’s preparedness to succeed in first-year, cred