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ACT Math Strategies
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Brush up on some strategies for success on the ACT math test.
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1
Which answer choice should you test or plug in first?
The smallest number--Gotta start somewhere
The largest number--Go big or go home
Choice A--If you ain't first, you're last
The middle number/value--Middle of the road for me, thanks
2
The answer choices for ACT math will be listed in what order? (2 correct possibilities)
Evens & odds
Random order
Greatest to least
Least to greatest
3
What is the layout & time limit of the ACT math test?
60 questions in 75 minutes
45 questions in 60 minutes
45 questions in 45 minutes
60 questions in 60 minutes
4
T/F: It is
not
okay to skip a question and come back to it later.
True
False
5
Which of these factors determine the difficulty of an ACT math question?
Your understanding of how the question is phrased
Your level of fatigue and concentration
Your experience with the topic
All of these determine the difficulty of the question.
6
T/F: Every problem on the ACT math test is worth one point.
False
True
7
T/F: It is helpful to take practice ACT tests using the real time limits.
False
True
8
T/F: If none of the answer choices say "Not enough info", there is enough information given to answer the question.
False
True
9
T/F: Missing or misplaced parentheses in a calculator entry can make a HUGE difference in the result.
False
True
10
What is
NOT
a good strategy to approach a word problem on the ACT math section?
Skim it as fast as possible so you don't waste time
Jot down the numbers so you can focus on them
Read thoroughly and carefully
Circle important words and numbers in the problem
11
What is
NOT
a good strategy for the ACT math test?
Look for patterns in the answer choices
Focus on studying topics you are okay but not very strong in
Do problems with fewer steps first, then come back to longer ones
Spend 15min on #1-20, 20min on #21-40, and 25min on #41-60.
12
T/F: It is okay to sketch out a math problem, even if the sketch isn't very neat or drawn to scale.
False
True
13
Which do you think is more difficult for you to do on a test?
Manage how much time I take on each question
Remember and use the math concepts I have learned
14
T/F: Words in
bold
, underlined, or
italics
are not very important and should be ignored.
True
False
15
T/F: On ACT practice, it is
NOT
very helpful to look back at the questions you missed and understand your mistakes.
True
False
16
T/F: Seeing a "Note:" in the question means you should pay attention to whatever comes after it.
False
True
17
What is
NOT
a good strategy for ACT math problems?
Skip to the end to do the hard problems first
Answer all unfinished questions with the same letter near the end
Underline the exact question they ask
Answer as many of the first 40 questions as possible
18
What is
NOT
a good strategy to use on ACT math questions?
Working backwards from what you do know
Plugging in the answer choices
Process of elimination
Picking the first answer that "looks right"
19
T/F: In an ACT math question, the units don't matter; any answer with the right number is correct.
False
True
20
T/F: It doesn't matter how you enter stuff in your calculator; the calculator will figure out what you meant.
True
False
