Improve your score on the math section of the ACT
A good math score on the ACT exam can set you on the path to a number of rewarding college programs and future careers, especially in the STEM fields. ACT Math Prep For Dummies walks you through this challenging exam section, with simple explanations of math concepts and proven test-taking strategies. Now including access to an all-new online test bank—so you can hammer out even more practice sessions—this book will help you hone your skills in pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and beyond. Handy problem-solving tips mean you’ll be prepared for the ever-more-advanced questions that the ACT throws at students each year.
- Learn exactly what you’ll need to know to score well on the ACT math section
- Get tips for solving problems quicker and making good guesses when you need to
- Drill down into more complex concepts like matrices and functions
- Practice, practice, practice, with three online tests
If you’re a high school student preparing to take the ACT and you need extra math practice, ACT Math Prep For Dummies has your back.
Table of Contents:
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting into the Act: An Overview of ACT Math Basics 5
Chapter 1: Reviewing ACT Math Basics 7
Chapter 2: Boosting Your Test-Taking Skills 19
Chapter 3: Discovering Some Problem-Solving Strategies 27
Part 2: Building Your Pre-Algebra and Elementary Algebra Skills 39
Chapter 4: Starting with the Basics: Pre-Algebra 41
Chapter 5: It’s Elementary Algebra, My Dear Watson 57
Chapter 6: Real-World Math: Statistics and Probability 75
Chapter 7: Practice Problems for Pre-Algebra and Elementary Algebra 93
Part 3: Digging In to Intermediate Algebra and Coordinate Geometry 113
Chapter 8: Moving to Intermediate Algebra 115
Chapter 9: Coordinating a Path through Coordinate Geometry 141
Chapter 10: Practice Problems for Intermediate Algebra and Coordinate Geometry 165
Part 4: Visualizing Plane Geometry and Trigonometry 185
Chapter 11: Plain Talk about Plane Geometry 187
Chapter 12: Trig and Beyond: ACT Advanced Math Topics 211
Chapter 13: Practice Problems for Geometry, Trig, and Advanced Math 233
Part 5: Tracking Your Progress with Practice Tests 255
Chapter 14: Practice Test 1 257
Chapter 15: Practice Test 1: Answers and Explanations 271
Chapter 16: Practice Test 2 289
Chapter 17: Practice Test 2: Answers and Explanations 303
Part 6: The Part of Tens 319
Chapter 18: Ten Key Differences Between the ACT and the SAT 321
Chapter 19: Ten Items to Check Off before Taking the ACT 325
Index 329
