KNOW YOUR FORMULAS FOR ACT MATH!
October 30, 2016
DID YOU KNOW…
The ACT does not list formulas on its math test. (The SAT does.) Therefore, you need to make sure you know all basic math formulas before taking the ACT test.
Remember, the ACT covers the following types of math:
- – Pre-Algebra (20 – 25%
- – Elementary Algebra (15 – 20%)
- – Intermediate Algebra (15 – 20%)
- – Coordinate Geometry (15 – 20%)
- – Plane Geometry (20 – 25%)
- – Trigonometry (5 – 10%)
(Source —
http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/descriptions/mathcontent.html)
Need an easy way to prep? Try this:
- – Print off a copy of Erik the Red’s “ACT Math Facts & Formulas”.
- – Glance through the document. (You’ll probably be surprised with how many formulas you already know!)
- – Use a highlighter to mark any formulas you do not fully understand.
- – Copy each highlighted formula on to its own index card.
- – Every night, review 3 – 5 formulas. Come up with your own practice problems.
- – As you understand formulas, place them in the back of the pile. If you’re still struggling with a few, keep them up front. This way, you can review them more frequently.
TEST DAY TIP — When its time to start the math section, use your scratch paper to immediately right down any formulas you may forget.
This is the last installment in our four-part series on test taking anxiety. I certainly hope you have enjoyed reading it as much as I have enjoyed writing it. If you have any suggestions for future series topics, please let me know!
Welcome back to our four-part series on test taking anxiety! Be sure to check back each day for the next installment. Or, if you’d rather, subscribe to our blog on the sidebar and have the next post delivered right to your inbox. Happy reading!
This week, I will be presenting a four-part series on test taking anxiety. Be sure to check back each day for the next installment. Or, if you’d rather, subscribe to our blog on the sidebar and have the next post delivered right to your inbox. Happy reading! Preparing for testing season is enough to make anybody nervous. Whether you are a teacher, a parent, or a students, there are bound to be some butterflies when you hear acronyms like SAT, ACT, PRAXIS, PARCC, OAA, etc. Generally, a little bit of nervousness is good – it is your body’s way of telling you that this is important to you and you want to succeed.
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