Math Mayhem: Equations in Action!
Solve for x in the equation 2x + 3 = 7
x = 2
Choose the correct word:
She went (to/too) the store.
to
If you come across a question you don't know the answer to, what is the best course of action?
SKIP IT!
(or guess)
What does the y-axis typically represent in a graph showing temperature changes over time?
temperature
How many minutes are you given to complete the ACT Math section?
60 minutes
What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (2, 3) and (4, 7)?
4/2 = 2
Correct the sentence:
The dog chased it's tail.
its
On the ACT, should you leave questions blank if you're unsure of the answer?
No, there is no penalty for guessing, so always guess if you don’t know the answer.
What is the independent variable in an experiment where students test the effects of water on plant growth?
What is the highest possible score on the ACT?
36
What is the formula for the area of a circle?
A = πr²
What is the subject in this sentence?
Running down the hill, the dog barked.
the dog
What ACT test makers use in an attempt to confuse and frustrate you?
Distractions
If a scientist observes that adding salt to water increases its boiling point, what type of variable is salt in this experiment?
independent variable
How many reading passages are there on the ACT Reading section?
4
What is the Pythagorean Theorem?
a2 + b2 = c2
Which word needs to be capitalized?
My favorite season is spring.
None (trick question)
How much time do you have to complete the ACT English section?
45 minutes (75 questions)
If a plant grows 2 cm every day, how tall will it be in 10 days?
20 cm
What does the ACT acronym stand for?
American College Testing
Find the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle with legs of 6 and 8 units.
10 (Use the Pythagorean theorem)
Identify the error in this sentence:
Neither the students nor the teacher were prepared for the exam.
Change "were" to "was"
Why is it important to only focus on main points, not specific details when reading passages throughout the ACT?
Why is it important to focus on main points rather than specific details when reading passages on the ACT?
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria
Name two of the three fields most heavily tested in the ACT Science section.
1. Biology
2. Physics
3. Chemistry