Bell Ringer Quiz 3/19

How long in minutes is the math test?

• 60; so one minute per problem

• 75; so almost two minutes per problem

• 35; so half a minute per problem

• 40; so one minute per problem

Does the ACT give you all the formulas for the math test?

• Yes, they provide a cheat sheet.

• No, you have to know the formulas needed.

• Yes, they even let you use photo math!

Find the area of a wall with width 15 ft and height 7 ft.

• 105 sq ft

• 44 sq ft

• 225 sq ft

• 35 sq ft

Find the midpoint of a line with endpoints at (5, 10) and (17, -2).

• (11, 4)

• (22, 8)

• (6, -6)

• (12, 6)

Find the slope of a line given two points on the line

are (4, 18) and (-6, -2) .

• m = -10

• m = -1/2

• m = 2

• m = 8/3

What is 20% of 75?

• 15
• 60
• 6
• 1.5

What is the value of x when 2x + 3 = 3x – 4 ?

• -7
• -1/5
• 1/5
• 7

What is a good strategy for taking the math test?

• Tackle the first 30 problems and the last 10 first since they are probably easier.

• Tackle the first 40 and guess on the last 20 since you can’t possibly do those.

• Tackle the test completely backwards.

• Tackle only the ones you know and leave the rest blank.