Tip #2. MATH!

ACT Mathematics

The ACT Mathematics section consists of 60 multiple choice questions.

Pre-Algebra and Elementary Algebra: This sub score consists of 24 questions involving topics such as fractions, decimals, ratio, percent, absolute value, variable to express relationships, polynomials and square roots. These skills most studetns have upon entering high school.

Intermediate Algebra/Coordinate Geometry: This sub score consists of 18 questions involving topic such as quadratic formula, inequalities, roots of poly nomials, real number line, line graphs, point, line and slope. These skills mosts students have upon completion of Algebra 1.

Plane Geometry/Trigononometry: this sub score consists of 18 questions involving topics such as properties and relationships of plane figures, parallel lines, proof techniques, perimeter, area, volume, graph of trigonometric functions, and trigonometric equations. These skills most students have upon completion of geometry.

SAT Mathematics

SAT Mathematics section is comprised of 44 multiple choice questions and 10 grid-in answers.

Number and Operations: This section consists of questions involving topics such as arithmetic word problems, number lines, ratio, proportion, percent, and logical reasoning. These skills most students have learned throughout their high school math career.

Algebra and Functions: this section consists of questions involving topics such as factoring, exponents, absolute value, inequalities, direct and inverse variations, linear functions, and quadratic functions. It does not include any trigonometry, complex numbers or logarithms.

Geometry and Measurements: This section consists of questions involving topics such as points, line, quadrilaterals, area, perimeters, circles, coordinate geometry, and transformations. It does not include any formal geometric proofs or radian measure.

Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability: This section consists of questions involving topics such as data interpretation, statistics, elementary probability, and geometric probability. It does not include any computation of standard deviation.

Knowing what is coming is helpful for prep! Make sure you are familiar with all the math that will be tested. Start studying early, be prepared!