ACT Math Test

Questions on the ACT Math Test are pretty straightforward and cover topics from a typical high school math class. Geometry questions account for a greater percentage of the ACT Math Test than do any other type of question

ACT Math Test at a Glance 

• 60 minute section with 60 questions
• All multiple choice
• Section is scored between 1-36
• Use of calculator is allowed

Examples of ACT Math Content

• Pre and Elementary Algebra - Algebra is all about solving for an unknown quantity. The unknown is usually represented by a variable such as x or y. (Ex. 3x + 7 = 28)
  
  
• Intermediate Algebra/Coordinate Geometry - Some coordinate geometry questions can be solved by putting them into the format y = mx + b, where m is the slope of the line and b is the y intercept. Your calculator should be able to do this for you.
  
  
• Plane Geometry/Trigonometry - There are only four trig questions on the ACT. Two of these questions are among the easiest on the test, and you should plan to do them even if you never took trigonometry. Questions based on right triangle relationships (SOHCAHTOA) are frequently seen.
  
  

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