Know your directions, answer the question & work backwards

Which is the first step of working backwards?

Rule breakers contradict or go against the conditions stated in the question.

When should you work backwards?

When should you NOT work backwards?

Use a calculator that you have never used before.

Clunkers are answer choice that are not realistic because the answer is just not possible given the situation.

Which is the third step of working backwards?

ACT math question answers are arranged in numerical order from least to greatest.

Some problems are best done without using a calculator.

ACT penalizes you for incorrect answers.

If you know how to answer a question, answer it even if it will take a lot of time.

Which is the second step of working backwards?

When should you NOT work backwards?

The word "average" refers to the mean.

Illustrative figures are always drawn to scale

It is best to skim the question first.

Working backwards will work on all problems.

Working backwards allows you to eliminate answer choices instead of solving the problem.

Before moving on to the next question, reread the question to make sure you have answered the question asked.

An advantage of working backwards is that all math questions give you the right answer; find it by using reasoning.