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ACT WorkKeys Applied Mathematics Assessment

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WorkKeys Applied Math Exam Details

ACT WorkKeys Applied Mathematics Assessment

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Scale score 65–90; Level score 3–7. Level 3 = Bronze NCRC; Level 4 = Silver; Level 5 = Gold; Level 6+ = Platinum. Minimum Level 3 required for NCRC.
Passing Score
34
Questions
55
Minutes
Varies by testing center; often free through schools, workforce development programs, or employer partnerships
Exam Fee
Study time: 15–40 hours depending on starting math skill level

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official ACT Inc. content outline

Basic Operations (Levels 3–4)Foundation

Whole numbers, fractions, decimals, basic arithmetic; solving straightforward one-step workplace problems

Money & Time (Levels 3–5)Core

Wages, hourly rates, overtime, making change, elapsed time, scheduling, and production rates

Percentages (Levels 4–6)Core

Percent increase/decrease, discounts, markups, commissions, tax, defect rates, and completion percentages

Measurement & Conversion (Levels 4–6)Core

US customary and metric units, temperature conversion (°F/°C), mixed unit arithmetic (feet-inches)

Proportions & Ratios (Levels 4–6)Core

Rate problems, speed-distance-time, map scales, mixing ratios, unit pricing, and work-rate problems

Averages (Levels 4–5)Supporting

Mean calculations using workplace data sets; analyzing averages in business, health, and operations contexts

Area & Volume (Levels 5–7)Supporting

Perimeter, area (rectangles, triangles, circles, L-shapes), volume (rectangular prisms, cylinders), and applied geometry

Multi-Step Workplace Problems (Levels 6–7)Advanced

Complex problems requiring 3+ steps, multiple operations, volume pricing decisions, payroll with overtime, dilution, and rate-of-completion analysis

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