ACT National Curriculum Survey

Conducted every three to five years by ACT, the survey collects data about what entering college students should know and be able to do to be ready for college-level coursework in English, math, reading, and science.

• The results of the survey are used to inform ongoing efforts to develop, refine, and update common academic standards such as the Common Core State Standards, as well as to inform policymakers and educators.
• The results are also used to help guide development of ACT’s curriculum-based assessments—ACT Aspire™ and the ACT® test—and ensure that they meet the needs of college and career readiness.

2020 ACT National Curriculum Survey

• View Full Report (PDF; 82 pages)

• View Full Report (PDF; 82 pages)
• Policy Summary (PDF; 28 pages)

2012 ACT National Curriculum Survey

• Policy Summary (PDF; 18 pages)
• Science (PDF; 20 pages)
• English Language Arts (PDF; 16 pages)
• Mathematics (PDF; 24 pages)

Previous Reports

• 2009 ACT National Curriculum Survey Report (PDF; 116 pages)
• 2009 Policy Summary (PDF; 20 pages)
• 2005–2006 ACT National Curriculum Survey Report (PDF; 100 pages)
• 2005–2006 Policy Implications Report (PDF; 20 pages)
• 2002–2003 ACT National Curriculum Survey Report (PDF; 71 pages)