ACT Math What to expect on the Math

ACT Math What to expect on the Math section Tuesday, February 15, 2022 1

The Basics • Tuesday, February 15, 2022 2

Directions • Save time, know the directions beforehand • Solve each problem, choose the correct answer, and then fill in the corresponding oval on your answer document. • Do not linger over problems that take too much time. Solve as many as you can, then return to the others in the time you have left for the test. • You are permitted to use a calculator on the test. You may use your calculator for any problems you choose, but some of the problems may best be done without using a calculator. Tuesday, February 15, 2022 3

Directions (cont. ) • Note: unless otherwise stated on the test, you should assume that: • Figures accompanying questions are not drawn to scale • Geometric figures exist in a plane. • When given in a question, “line” refers to a straight line. • When given in a question, “average” refers to the arithmetic mean. Tuesday, February 15, 2022 4

Calculators • Recommended Calculators o Texas Instruments TI-84 o Texas Instruments TI-30 X Multi. View o http: //www. actstudent. org/faq/calculator. html • Specifically banned o o o Texas Instruments TI-89 Texas Instruments TI-92 Texas Instruments TI-Nspire CAS Casio CFX-9970 G Casio ALGEBRA FX-2. 0 Hewlett-Packard HP-49 G • Only use calculators as needed, they can slow you down! Tuesday, February 15, 2022 5

Tactics • Tuesday, February 15, 2022 6

Pacing • Go through the exam twice • 45 for the first run-through o Guess on questions you will never get (mark on the packet) o Skip and mark the more difficult questions • 15 minutes to go over the test o Answer questions you skipped o Double check to make sure every bubble is filled o Check your work Tuesday, February 15, 2022 7