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Monday, April 13, 2015

ACT Math

The question types on the Math section (60 questions) are:
Pre-Algebra: 14 questions (23% of test)
Elementary Algebra: 10 questions (17%)
Intermediate Algebra: 9 questions (15%)
Coordinate Geometry: 9 (15%)
Plane Geometry: 14 (23%)
Trigonometry 4 (7%)

Knowing this breakdown can help you target your content study.
ACT Math questions are numbered by difficulty. 1 (easiest)- 60 (hardest)

TIP: Circle the actual question when reading the math question!!
Test writers are expecting you, as high school kids, to not read the question accurately.

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Math Strategies Video- Using the Answers

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