Quiz & Worksheet - ACT Math Strategy

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When reading the question, what should you look for?

The thing that question is asking you to solve for The units in the answer choices

The type of diagram used in the question The number of answer choices

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1. Why should you show your work?

Because thorough work is part of your score
Writing out your work can help you avoid careless mistakes
Showing work is required
Showing work can help you solve the questions faster

2. What does the strategy 'Don't get bogged down' mean?

Do all of the algebra problems first and then the geometry problems.
Don't do mental math.
Don't spend too long on any one problem.
Don't show your work.

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

The ACT Math exam can be easily navigated by practicing several useful test-taking strategies. The quiz will test your understanding of these strategies and when and where to use them to maximize your performance in the exam.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

This quiz will test your understanding of test-taking strategies, such as:

Reading the question carefully
Showing your work
Using your calculator
Managing your time wisely

Skills Practiced

Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the related ACT Math strategies lesson
Problem solving - use acquired knowledge to solve ACT Math practice problems
Interpreting information - verify that you can read information regarding test-taking strategies for the ACT Math exam and interpret it correctly
Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about ACT Math test-taking strategies

Additional Learning

To learn more about strategies for the ACT Math exam refer to the accompanying lesson ACT Math: Strategy, which covers the following objectives:

Pay careful attention to the question
Show your work
Effective calculator use
Don't get bogged down

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1. Why should you show your work?

2. What does the strategy 'Don't get bogged down' mean?

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