Are you looking to improve your score on the Math section of the ACT? Have you been struggling to find good quality math instruction to study for the ACT? Then you've come to the right place.
Improve Your ACT Math Score will review all of the most common topics featured on the ACT Math section from Algebra, Geometry, and Probability & Statistics in addition to showing you how to use strategies & techniques to answer more questions correctly in less time. You'll also learn how to use a TI-84 Plus graphing calculator to help you solve problems on it. All while seeing example problems from previous ACT exams.
Module 1-Strategies & Techniques
This section of the course will focus on strategies & techniques such as Process of Elimination, Backsolving, and Picking Numbers that can be used on multiple-choice math questions.
Module 2-Graphing Calculator Operations
This section of the course will show you how to perform operations on a TI-84 Plus graphing calculator to solve questions on the Math section of the ACT.
Module 3-Algebra Review
This section of the course will cover a review of numerous Algebra 1 & 2 topics ranging from solving equations to lines to polynomials to rational expressions and more.
Module 4-Geometry Review
This section of the course talks about all areas of Geometry including triangles, quadrilaterals, angles, parallel lines, shaded area, right triangles, and more.
Module 5-Probability & Statistics + Misc Topics
This section of the course covers many topics related to probability & statistics such as mean, median, mode, histograms, general probability, permutations, combinations, slot method, and more. It also covers some miscellaneous topics that frequently appear on the ACT Math section such as matrices, vectors, unit conversions and others.
Example Curriculum
- Introduction (1:57)
- Order of Operations (2:27)
- Decimal to Fraction (1:37)
- Fraction Operations and Simplifying Fractions (5:36)
- Mixed Numbers (6:23)
- Radians and Degrees (5:31)
- Absolute Value (2:29)
- LCM and GCF (4:58)
- Scientific Notation (3:30)
- Remainder Function (4:31)
- Evaluate Functions (7:27)
- Maximum and Minimum Value of a Function (5:51)
- Finding Zeroes, Roots, X-intercepts (7:32)
- Intersection of 2 Curves/Solving Systems of Equations Graphically (5:34)
- Solve a System of Equations using Matrix Operations (6:47)
- Complex Numbers (4:52)
- Graph a Linear Inequality (7:55)
- Best Fit Line/Find Equation of a Line Given 2 Points (4:47)
- Evaluate a Logarithm With Any Base (2:08)
- Matrix Operations (10:26)
- Other Functions (6:27)
- Conclusion (0:31)
- TI-84 Graphing Calculator Instructions (PDF)
- Worksheet Practice Problems
- Worksheet Practice Problem Answers (PDF)
- Worksheet Practice Problem Solutions (Video) (57:54)
- Introduction (2:10)
- Groups of Numbers (3:52)
- Percent Increase and Decrease (2:50)
- Sales Tax and Discount (4:29)
- Solving Linear Equations (8:41)
- Ratios and Proportions (3:57)
- Linear Inequalities (Single, Double, Compound, Absolute Value) (20:57)
- Midpoint and Distance Formulas (3:42)
- Slope (3:09)
- Lines (Graphing, Equations) (5:11)
- Linear Inequalities in Two Variables (7:32)
- Systems of Linear Equations (6:28)
- Exponents (8:16)
- Polynomials (8:34)
- Roots & Radicals (13:32)
- Complex Numbers (10:28)
- Factoring (14:37)
- Functions (7:53)
- Quadratic Functions (11:10)
- Rational Expressions (19:17)
- Conclusion (0:40)
- Worksheet Practice Problems
- Worksheet Practice Problem Answers (PDF)
- Worksheet Practice Problem Solutions (Video) (71:03)
- Introduction (0:34)
- Angles (Part 1) (12:33)
- Angles and Parallel Lines (6:37)
- Angles (Part 2) (14:29)
- Parallel Lines and Multiple Transversals (3:38)
- Triangles (6:03)
- Quadrilaterals (7:44)
- Regular Polygons (5:57)
- Similar Triangles (3:31)
- Right Triangles (11:32)
- Right Triangle Trigonometry (10:27)
- Perimeter and Circumference (1:25)
- Area (12:59)
- Circles (9:05)
- Circle and Square Problems (5:55)
- Shaded Area Problems (9:07)
- Border Area Problems (2:55)
- Conclusion (0:39)
- Worksheet Practice Problems
- Worksheet Practice Problem Answers (PDF)
- Worksheet Practice Problem Solutions (Video) (90:07)
- Introduction (0:44)
- Mean/Average (4:53)
- Weighted Averages (6:49)
- Median and Mode (9:34)
- Outliers of a Data Set (6:37)
- Mean, Median, and Mode Practice (4:08)
- Standard Deviation (6:23)
- Histograms (2:24)
- Probability (Introduction) (2:48)
- Probability of Independent Events (2:58)
- Probability (More Examples) (7:42)
- Finding Probability from a Table
- The Counting Principle (1:52)
- Permutations (4:42)
- The Slot Method (4:04)
- Combinations (5:17)
- Ratio Matching (3:04)
- Unit Conversions (6:10)
- Cover Large Area with Small Pieces (4:39)
- Repeating Sequences/Patterns (5:45)
- Arithmetic Sequences (6:00)
- Geometric Sequences (5:07)
- Matrices (Introduction, Adding/Subtracting) (5:51)
- Multiplying Matrices (13:03)
- Determinant of a Matrix (1:03)
- Vectors (9:08)
- Conclusion (0:39)
- Worksheet Practice Problems
- Worksheet Practice Problem Answers (PDF)
- Worksheet Practice Problem Solutions (Video) (74:19)