ACT Aspire Math
This year's ACT Aspire is on 4/4.
On this page is information to help you prep for the ACT Aspire.
It is still under construction and will be updated, but I wanted to get it to you quickly. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact me at akelley@staff.sjusd.net
Countdown to ACT Aspire:
The Basics of the ACT Aspire Math
Number of Questions: Total of 48 questions (for 23-24 school year)
Approximately 18 Constructed Response (You type in the answer)
30 Multiple choice questions
75 minutes
Measures student growth percentiles (SGPs) for each student
Performance Level Descriptors outline the knowledge, skills, and practices that a student is performing in each content area at each grade level
Early Indicator of College and Career Readiness
Scoresheet provides insight to where a student needs additional practice to prepare for ACT
Aligns with ACT Test they will be taking their junior year
Constructed Response Questions
The ACT Aspire differs from other ACT tests by having constructed response questions. These allow students the opportunity to share their knowledge of a topic.
Long constructed response questions are evaluated as follows:
statement of relevant properties and definitions
construction of an argument that includes reasons for claims
demonstration through an indirect proof or a counterexample
What is an Indirect Proof?
It is proving by showing the contradiction is false.
For example, y+5>10 only if y>5. If this wasn't true, we could find a solution for y+5>10 only if y <= 5. If y = 5, 5+5 = 10, so the original statement is true.
For more information go to: Indirect Proof Examples & Video
Resources:
ACT Aspire Math Practice Test: ACT Aspire Math Practice Test
Username: mathEHS
Password: actaspire
Mrs. Bushman's test taking tips:
ACT Formulas Practice (through Geometry) on Quizizz: ACT Formulas
ACT Math Practice tests: ACT Practice Tests (Not Aspire)
