ACT Math Strategies and Tips

The video provides ACT math tips, emphasizing the importance of geometry, memorizing formulas, and effective time management. It introduces strategies like lightly bubbling for skipped questions and try split timing to handle varying question difficulties. The video aims to help students optimize their performance on the ACT math section.

What percentage of the ACT math section is made up of geometry questions?

• 30%

• 20%

• 40%

• 50%

Why is it important to memorize formulas for the ACT math section?

• Formulas are not provided during the exam.

• Formulas are not needed.

• You can use a formula sheet.

• Formulas are provided during the exam.

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

• 5 minutes

• 2 minutes

• 1 minute

• 30 seconds

What should you do if you cannot solve a question after two different attempts?

• Skip the question and come back later.

• Guess randomly.

• Keep trying until you solve it.

• Ask for help.

What is the purpose of lightly bubbling an answer on the ACT?

• To confuse the scantron.

• To indicate a confident answer.

• To mark questions for review.

• To save time.

How sensitive are scantron machines to lightly shaded bubbles?

• Very sensitive.

• They cannot read lightly shaded bubbles.

• Somewhat sensitive.

• Not sensitive at all.

What is the try split timing strategy for someone strong in math?

• 30-20-10 split

• 10-20-30 split

• 15-15-30 split

• 20-20-20 split

For a student who is average in math, how should they allocate their time using the try split timing strategy?

• 20-20-20 split

• 30-15-15 split

• 10-20-30 split

• 15-30-15 split

What is considered an average score on the ACT math section if you get about half the questions correct?

• Below average

• Average

• Above average

• Perfect score

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

• Try different strategies and compare results.

• Ask a friend for their strategy.

• Stick to one strategy.

• Avoid using any strategy.