ACT Math Strategies

Which strategy involves using the process of elimination?

• Plug and Chug

• Skip and Return

• Eliminate Wrong Answers

• Watch for Tricks

Fill in the blank: Don’t waste time doing math manually if your calculator can ________ it.

• solve

• fix

• ignore

• skip

What should you look for in questions to avoid missing details or falling for traps?

• Numbers

• Words like 'not,' 'except,' or 'closest to'

• Diagrams

• Equations

Which strategy advises reading questions carefully?

• Answer Easy Questions First

• Eliminate Wrong Answers

• Watch for Tricks

• Use Your Calculator Wisely

Which of the following is a benefit of using the 'Plugging in Numbers' strategy?

• It reduces calculation errors

• It increases guessing

• It complicates the problem

• It wastes time.

Fill in the blank: When using 'Plugging in Numbers,' it is important to ______ the numbers back into the original equation to verify the solution.

• Multiply

• Divide

• Substitute

• Ignore

Which strategy is good for problems with multiple-choice answers?

• Plugging in Numbers

• Plugging in Answers

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

Fill in the blank: The 'Plugging in Answers' strategy can save time by ______ the need for complex calculations.

• Increasing

• Eliminating

• Doubling

• Ignoring

• I Only

• II Only

• III Only

• I and II Only

• I, II, and III Only

What is one benefit of plugging in your own numbers when solving a problem?

• It makes the problem more complex

• It helps ensure the correct solution

• It increases the number of variables

• It makes the problem unsolvable.