Module 7 Lesson 1
Watch the video and study the Math Test breakdown provided below.
The ACT Math Test contains 60 questions and students are given 60 minutes to take the test. A calculator is allowed during the test, but must comply with the ACT calculator policy. Visit www.act.org/calculator-policy.html for more information.
The math section covers material from Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry. It is possible that there may be a few Trigonometry and probabilities and statistics questions. This section is comprised of 3 types of questions:
Preparing for Higher Math (57-60% / 34-46 questions) This category evaluates your ability to use algebraic methods to express and solve equations. These questions evaluate your knowledge and understanding of number and quantity, Algebra, functions, Geometry, Trigonometry, and probabilities and statistics.
Integrating Essential Skills (40-43% / 24-26 questions) This category evaluates your ability to apply mathematical skills and concepts to solve more complex problems. These questions emphasize rates and percentages; proportional relationships; area, surface area, and volume; average and median; and expressing numbers in different ways.
Modeling questions involve producing, interpreting, understanding, evaluating, and improving models. These questions are incorporated into the other mathematical question areas. There will usually be about 16 modeling questions which will evaluate how well you use modeling skills across mathematical topics.
In your course journal, record your strengths and weaknesses on the Math portion of your practice test in your course journal. What content areas do you need to review? You should evaluate these every time you take a practice test.
- Module 1 – Welcome and Introduction
- Lesson 1 – Hello and Welcome
- Lesson 2 – What is Your Baseline?
- Lesson 3 – Hold on to Your Baseline Test
- Module 2 – First Things First
- Lesson 1 – Let’s Create Your Individual ACTPrepXcel Study Plan
- Lesson 2 – Why Practice Tests Matter
- Lesson 3 – Practice Test Tips
- Lesson 4 – Identify the Level of Difficulty
- Lesson 5 – Becoming a Detective – Analyzing the Practice Test
- Lesson 6 – Practice Test Analysis Examples – English
- Lesson 7 – Practice Test Analysis Examples – Math
- Module 3 – Getting Prepared
- Lesson 1 – What Are You Thinking?
- Lesson 2 – Setting SMART Goals
- Lesson 3 – Game Plan for Anticipated Challenges
- Lesson 4 – Choosing Your Target ACT Score
- Module 4 – General ACT Test Taking Tips to Level Up Your Test Score
- Lesson 1 – Overview of the Not So Scary ACT Test
- Lesson 2 – How Wellness Affects Your ACT Score
- Lesson 3 – Write in the Test Book
- Lesson 4 – Bubbling Strategy
- Lesson 5 – Lucky Letter and Other Bubbling Strategies
- Lesson 6 – The Process of Elimination Strategy
- Lesson 7 – Working Through Process of Elimination Examples
- Module 5 – Manage Your Time or It Will Manage You
- Lesson 1 – Time Management Matters
- Lesson 2 – Time Blocking Technique
- Lesson 3 – Eat the Frog
- Lesson 4 – Practicing Deep Work
- Module 6 – Unlocking the Mystery of the English Test
- Lesson 1 – Demystifying the English Test
- Lesson 2 – Helpful Resources for Content Review
- Lesson 3 – Writing Style Questions
- Lesson 4 – Should I Ignore “No Change” Answers?
- Lesson 5 – Practicing the Process of Elimination Strategy
- Lesson 6 – Strategies for Questions About Underlined Words or Phrases
- Lesson 7 – Plug in the Answer Choices
- Lesson 8 – Look for Differences in the Answer Choices
- Lesson 9 – Pay Attention to the Context
- Lesson 10 – Pacing Matters
- Lesson 11 – Pacing Strategies
- Lesson 12 – How to Calm Yourself Down
- Lesson 13 – Understanding Excellence Vs Perfectionism
- Lesson 14 – Summary of Tips and Strategies for the English Test
- Module 7 – Unlocking the Mystery of the Math Test
- Lesson 1 -Demystifying the Math Test Part 1
- Lesson 2 – Demystifying the Math Test Part 2
- Lesson 3 – Answer Only The Question That is Asked
- Lesson 4 – Ballparking
- Lesson 5 – Problem Solving for Angles
- Lesson 6 – Steps for Solving Word Problems
- Lesson 7 – Plug and Chug Strategy
- Lesson 8 – Avoid These Common Mistakes
- Lesson 9 – Math Test Topics Review
- Lesson 10 – You Are in Charge of the Outcome
- Lesson 11 – Summary of Tips and Strategies for the Math Test
- Module 8 – Unlocking the Mystery of the Reading Test
- Lesson 1 – Demystifying the Reading Test
- Lesson 2 – How to Approach the Reading Test
- Lesson 3 – Answer the Question That’s Being Asked
- Lesson 4 – Handling Extreme Answer Options
- Lesson 5 – Beware of Tricky Answers
- Lesson 6 – Bubbling Strategy on the Reading Test
- Lesson 7 – Common Types of Wrong Answers
- Lesson 8 – Eliminate Wrong Answers
- Lesson 9 – Go Fetch Questions
- Lesson 10 – Positive and Negative Answers Give Clues
- Lesson 11 – More About Practice Tests and Level of Difficulty
- Lesson 12 – Look for the Main Idea
- Lesson 13 – Pick Your Favorite Passage
- Lesson 14 – Read for Context
- Lesson 15 – Time Yourself
- Lesson 16 – Should You Study Vocabulary?
- Lesson 17 – Reading Test Wrap Up
- Lesson 18 – Ways to Prepare for the Reading Test
- Lesson 19 – Summary of Tips and Strategies for the Reading Test
- Module 9 – Unlocking the Mystery of the Science Test
- Lesson 1 – Demystifying the Science Test
- Lesson 2 – Breaking Down Question Types
- Lesson 3 – General Science Test Tips and Strategies Part 1
- Lesson 4 – General Science Test Tips and Strategies Part 2
- Lesson 5 – Strategies for Conflicting Viewpoint Questions
- Lesson 6 – Strategies for Data Representation Questions
- Lesson 7 – Strategies for Research Questions
- Lesson 8 – Subjects Covered on the Science Test
- Lesson 9 – Summary of Tips and Strategies for the Science Test
- Module 10 – Unlocking the Mystery of the Writing Test
- Lesson 1 – Demystifying the Optional Writing Test
- Lesson 2 – Understanding How the Writing Test is Scored
- Lesson 3 – To Test or Not To Test?
- Module 11 – Things to Remember for the Week of the Test
- Lesson 1 – ACT Test Week Reminders
- Lesson 2 – Last Minute Prep for Test Day
- Lesson 3 – Morning of Test Day Tips and Reminders
- Lesson 4 – You Made it to the Testing Center – Final Tips and Reminders
- Lesson 5 – What to Do After the Test
- Module 12- (Bonus) – Mindset Matters