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Math Section of the ACT
Math Section of the ACT
There are 60 questions on the math section of the ACT. This is the order and number of questions per topic:
There are 60 questions on the math section of the ACT. This is the order and number of questions per topic:
14 Pre-Algebra
14 Pre-Algebra
10 Elementary Algebra
10 Elementary Algebra
9 Intermediate Algebra
9 Intermediate Algebra
9 Coordinate Geometry
9 Coordinate Geometry
14 Plane Geometry
14 Plane Geometry
4 Trigonometry
4 Trigonometry
How to prepare for the ACT
How to prepare for the ACT
Visit ACT Official Website
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Follow instructions
Follow instructions
When you begin the ACT exam, it is vital that you read the instructions carefully and follow them to the letter. Take the time to read and re-read all testing instructions. Failing to read and understand the testing instructions could lead to mistakes, and may prevent you from obtaining a high score.
Be aware of time
Be aware of time
The ACT is a timed test, which means that you will be allotted a set amount of time to complete each section of the exam. While you shouldn't frequently look at the clock, you do need to be mindful of the time. Test proctors will announce when you have five minutes left to complete a section, which will help you know when it is time to review your answers and complete the current portion of the test. You want to avoid running out of time leaving questions unanswered.
Skip difficult questions
Skip difficult questions
It's easy to get lost on an individual question and lose valuable testing time. If you find that you cannot solve a given question quickly and correctly, skip it and return to it later. Make the most of your time by concentrating on the questions you can answer easily, and use the remaining time to tackle the questions you skipped.
Answer everything
Answer everything
It's important to answer all of the questions in each section of the ACT exam. Students are awarded points for each question they answer correctly, and no points are deducted for incorrect answers. Even if you feel the need to guess on a question, remember that you will not be penalized if you get it wrong; therefore, you should answer all the questions on the test, regardless of whether or not you have to guess.
Be Neat
Be Neat
The ACT is a standardized test, and it is scored electronically. You will be required to fill in bubbles on the testing forms, and it is important that you fill them neatly and completely. Use a No.2 pencil, and erase any stray marks. Try to avoid leaving any marks or smudges that may cause scoring mistakes.
Take time to review
Take time to review
The ACT is a timed exam. You are therefore allotted a certain amount of time to complete each section. If you find you have any time left after completing a section, use it to review your answers and tidy up your exam forms. Have you answered everything to the best of your ability? Are your test pages clean and easy to read? Did you leave any questions unanswered? Remember, incorrect answers do not count against you, so if you have left any questions blank you should try to make an educated guess.
ACT Tips and Strategies Video
ACT Tips and Strategies Video
How to get a TI-83 / TI-84
How to get a TI-83 / TI-84
Amazon Store
Amazon Store
APP for Android Phones
APP for Android Phones
Online interactive calculator
Online interactive calculator
ACT Last Minute Strategies
ACT Last Minute Strategies
ACT Practice Test with video review
ACT Practice Test with video review
Test A
Test A
Step 1.
Step 1.
Print the following test (pages 24-31 for the math section):
Print the following test (pages 24-31 for the math section):
Step 2.
Step 2.
Students solve the test without watching the video, in 60 minutes (the ACT is a timed test); they should mark the questions they do not know how to answer correctly.
Students solve the test without watching the video, in 60 minutes (the ACT is a timed test); they should mark the questions they do not know how to answer correctly.
Step 3.
Step 3.
Students should watch the videos below to check their answers and learn how they may have used the TI-83 / TI-84 to find the solutions to these problems.
Students should watch the videos below to check their answers and learn how they may have used the TI-83 / TI-84 to find the solutions to these problems.
ACT Practice Test with video review
ACT Practice Test with video review
Test B
Test B
Step 1.
Step 1.
Print the following test (Practice Test 1, Section 2, pages 36-52 of the PDF document, which corresponds to pages 24-40 of the printed page number on the actual document):
Print the following test (Practice Test 1, Section 2, pages 36-52 of the PDF document, which corresponds to pages 24-40 of the printed page number on the actual document):
Step 2.
Step 2.
Students solve the test without watching the video, in 60 minutes (the ACT is a timed test); they should mark the questions they do not know how to answer correctly.
Students solve the test without watching the video, in 60 minutes (the ACT is a timed test); they should mark the questions they do not know how to answer correctly.
Step 3.
Step 3.
Students should watch the videos below to check their answers and learn how they may have used the TI-83 / TI-84 to find the solutions to these problems.
Students should watch the videos below to check their answers and learn how they may have used the TI-83 / TI-84 to find the solutions to these problems.
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