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ACT Math Practice Test

ACT Math covers number and quantity, algebra, functions, geometry, and statistics and probability (together about 80% of the section), plus about 20% Integrating Essential Skills: rates, percentages, proportions, area and averages used in multi-step problems. Every question has four answer choices.

Questions:: 45 multiple choice
Time:: 50 minutes (optional timer)
Answers:: Every one explained
Cost:: Free, no sign-up

What the ACT Math section covers

Number and Quantity
Algebra
Functions
Geometry
Statistics and Probability
Integrating Essential Skills

Wide, not deep

ACT Math covers many topics, each a little. Knowing the basic formula for each topic matters more than mastering one topic deeply.

Memorize the formulas

Unlike the SAT, the ACT doesn't give you a formula sheet. Know area and volume formulas, the Pythagorean theorem, slope and distance, and SOH CAH TOA.

Use the answer choices

With four choices, you can often check answers by substituting them into the equation or by estimating.

Pace yourself

50 minutes for 45 questions is just over a minute each. Earlier questions tend to be quicker, so bank time there for harder problems later.

Common mistakes

Answering for x when the question asks for something else, such as 2x or the perimeter.
Mixing up the formulas for area and circumference of a circle.
Forgetting that a percent decrease followed by the same percent increase doesn't return to the start.

How to study this section

Make a one-page formula sheet from memory each week and check it.
Time yourself on sets of 10 questions to build a feel for pace.

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