ACT Math Strategies

How many math questions are there on the ACT?

• 30

• 45

• 50

• 60

Which of the following types of math are MOST represented on the ACT?

• Integration of Essential Skills

• Algebra and Functions

• Geometry

• Statistics and Probability

If you want to get a score of a 21 on the math section, what should your approximate raw score be?

• 30-33

• 20-23

• 39-41

• 25-28

In what order should you complete the math test?

• in the order given

• in order of preference

• hardest questions first

• in a random order

What should you do if you do not know the math to complete a question (select all that apply)?

• randomly guess

• use the answer choices to plug in numbers

• skip it and leave it blank

• eliminate choices and make a guess

Label the formula

• slope

• midpoint

• distance

• quadratic

Label the formula

• midpoint

• distance

• quadratic

• slope-intercept

I should have the ability to work out every question on the math section.

• True

• False

Answer choices are in numerical order.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.A.2

Use the given diagrams or figures to estimate lengths and angles.

• True

• False