ACT Math
In our lessons here, we shall look at
- Tips and strategies for the ACT.
- Worked solutions for some ACT practice tests.
- Concepts that you will need to know for the ACT Math sections.
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We have a collection of videos, games, activities and worksheets that are suitable for the ACT Math Section. The topics covered are: Pre-Algebra, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Plane Geometry, and Trigonometry.
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Content Covered by the ACT Math Test
The ACT Mathematics Test covers six content areas: pre-algebra, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, coordinate geometry, plane geometry, & trigonometry.
Pre-Algebra (20 - 25%)
Questions in the content area of pre-algebra are based on:
- Basic operations on whole numbers, decimals, fractions & integers
- Rational Numbers
- Square roots & Approximations
- Scientific Notation
- Factors
- Ratio, Proportion & Percents
- Linear Equations
- Absolute Value
- Elementary Counting Techniques & Simple Probability
- Data collection, Data representation & interpretation (Charts & Graphs)
- ACT Practice for Pre-Algebra
Elementary Algebra (15 - 20%)
Questions in the content area of elementary algebra are based on:
- Properties of exponents & square roots
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Algebraic Expressions
Evaluation of algebraic expressions through substitution Using variables to express functional relationships
Understanding algebraic operations - The solution of quadratic equations by factoring
- ACT Practice for Elementary Algebra
Intermediate Algebra (15 - 20%)
Questions in the content area of intermediate algebra are based on:
- An understanding of the quadratic formula
- Rational expressions
- Radical expressions
- Absolute value equations & inequalities
- Sequences & patterns
- Systems of Equations
- Functions
Modeling
Coordinate Geometry (15 - 20%)
Questions in the content area of coordinate geometry are based on:
- Graphing & the relations between equations & graphs including points, lines, polynomials, circles, & other curves
- Equations of lines
- Slope & Equations
- Parallel & perpendicular lines
- Distance & Midpoint Formula
- Equations of curves
- ACT Practice for Coordinate Geometry
Plane Geometry (20 - 25%)
Questions in the content area of plane geometry are based on:
- Properties & relations of plane figures, including angles
- Relations among perpendicular & parallel lines
- Properties of circles, triangles, rectangles, parallelograms, & trapezoids
- Volume
- Applications of geometry to three dimensions
- Transformations
- Concept of proof & proof techniques
- ACT Practice for Plane Geometry
Trigonometry (5 - 10%)
Questions in the content area of trigonometry are based on:
Values & properties of trigonometric functions
- Graphing trigonometric functions
- Modeling using trigonometric functions
- Use of trigonometric identities & solving trigonometric equations
- ACT Practice for Trigonometry
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