5. ACT Math Tips Quiz

Why is it important to focus on geometry for the ACT math section?

• It is the easiest topic.

• It constitutes 40% of the math section.

• It is the most difficult topic.

• It is not included in the ACT.

What should students do if they don't immediately understand a question on the ACT math section?

• Skip it after one minute.

• Guess the answer immediately.

• Ask for help.

• Spend as much time as needed on it.

What is the recommended maximum time to spend on a single ACT math question before skipping it?

• 1 minute

• 30 seconds

• 2 minutes

• 5 minutes

What is the purpose of lightly bubbling an answer before skipping a question?

• To make it easier to erase later.

• To indicate that the question is difficult.

• To confuse the Scamtron machine.

• To easily identify skipped questions later.

How sensitive are Scamtron machines to lightly shaded bubbles?

• Not sensitive at all.

• Somewhat sensitive.

• Very sensitive.

• They cannot detect lightly shaded bubbles.

What is the tri-split timing strategy for strong math students?

• 20-20-20

• 10-20-30

• 15-30-15

• 30-20-10

For average math students, how much time should be spent on the middle third of the ACT math section?

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 30 minutes

What should students do if they are unsure which tri-split timing strategy works best for them?

• Use the 10-20-30 split.

• Use the 15-30-15 split.

• Try both strategies and see which one works better.

• Avoid using any timing strategy.