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Christopher
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what should I do to improve my act score in a specific area?
I am having trouble improving my math within the act
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Katelyn Jones
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Good question, Christopher!
Taking the ACT can be intimidating, but there are a lot of resources available to help you. First, it helps to know what type of math to expect so that you can focus your studying on those types!
The ACT Math Test includes questions that cover pre-algebra, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, plane geometry, coordinate geometry, and trigonometry. If you have taken the ACT Math Test before, try to think back on which questions were difficult for you to help identify if you need to prioritize one or more of these topics when studying.
There are also many free ACT practice tests available online! Here are a few websites you can check out to take these practice tests:
- https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation/math-practice-test-questions.html?page=0&chapter=0
- https://www.varsitytutors.com/act_math-practice-tests
- https://highschooltestprep.com/act/math/
Also, if you do not score well on the math section of the ACT you may score higher on the SAT, which is less math intensive. If you will be using these test scores to apply for colleges and have an idea of which colleges you are interested in attending and what you plan to major in, you can plan which tests to take and which results to submit accordingly. Some institutions will request both test scores, but most will accept scores from one or the other! If you plan to attend a college that will accept only SAT scores and will not be entering into a math-intensive field, you may want to try taking the SAT and using that score for your college applications instead.
Taking the ACT can be intimidating, but there are a lot of resources available to help you. First, it helps to know what type of math to expect so that you can focus your studying on those types!
The ACT Math Test includes questions that cover pre-algebra, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, plane geometry, coordinate geometry, and trigonometry. If you have taken the ACT Math Test before, try to think back on which questions were difficult for you to help identify if you need to prioritize one or more of these topics when studying.
There are also many free ACT practice tests available online! Here are a few websites you can check out to take these practice tests:
- https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation/math-practice-test-questions.html?page=0&chapter=0
- https://www.varsitytutors.com/act_math-practice-tests
- https://highschooltestprep.com/act/math/
Also, if you do not score well on the math section of the ACT you may score higher on the SAT, which is less math intensive. If you will be using these test scores to apply for colleges and have an idea of which colleges you are interested in attending and what you plan to major in, you can plan which tests to take and which results to submit accordingly. Some institutions will request both test scores, but most will accept scores from one or the other! If you plan to attend a college that will accept only SAT scores and will not be entering into a math-intensive field, you may want to try taking the SAT and using that score for your college applications instead.
I Really appreciate your input Thank you so much!
Christopher
Lirio Delgado
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Lirio’s Answer
To improve your ACT math score:
Understand the Test Format: Familiarize yourself with the structure and content of the ACT math section.
Identify Your Weaknesses: Take a diagnostic test and analyze your mistakes.
Strengthen Your Foundations: Review basic math concepts and use study guides.
Practice Strategically: Work on practice questions, use official test materials, and utilize online resources.
Learn Test-Taking Strategies: Use elimination, backsolving, and practice mental math.
Get Support: Consider tutoring or join a study group.
Stay Consistent and Motivated: Set a study schedule, track progress, and stay positive.
Test Day Preparation: Review key concepts and practice relaxation techniques.
Understand the Test Format: Familiarize yourself with the structure and content of the ACT math section.
Identify Your Weaknesses: Take a diagnostic test and analyze your mistakes.
Strengthen Your Foundations: Review basic math concepts and use study guides.
Practice Strategically: Work on practice questions, use official test materials, and utilize online resources.
Learn Test-Taking Strategies: Use elimination, backsolving, and practice mental math.
Get Support: Consider tutoring or join a study group.
Stay Consistent and Motivated: Set a study schedule, track progress, and stay positive.
Test Day Preparation: Review key concepts and practice relaxation techniques.