[special_heading type=”h1″ underline=”yes”] ACT Math Section[/special_heading]
The Math section of the ACT is the second section in the order and the time allotted for the same is 60-minute. It is the longest section in the test.
We shall cover this journey also through a simple table which shall serve as mind map for you as an aspirant.
The following table shows the basic details of the Math section:-
| S. No. | Name of the sub-topic | Total no. of questions |
| 1. | Pre-Algebra | 14 questions |
| 2. | Elementary Algebra | 10 questions |
| 3. | Intermediate Algebra | 9 questions |
| 4. | Co-ordinate Geometry | 9 questions |
| 5. | Plane Geometry | 14 questions |
| 6. | Trigonometry | 4 questions |
Let’s understand the components of each of these topics:-
[special_heading type=”h2″ underline=”yes”]1. PRE-ALGEBRA
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The topic of the Pre-Algebra section can be understood from the following table:-
| Sr no. | Title of topic |
| 1. | Numbers i.e. whole numbers, rational numbers and integers |
| 2. | Order of operations i.e. Addition, subtraction, parenthesis, etc |
| 3. | Fractions which includes addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions |
| 4. | Exponents and square roots |
| 5. | Charts, tables and graphs |
| 6. | Cross- multiplication |
| 7. | Absolute Value |
| 8. | Mean, median and mode |
| 9. | Counting principles |
| 10. | Factors and multiples |
| 11. | Probability |
| 12. | Ratio and Proportion |
[special_heading type=”h2″ underline=”yes”] 2. ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA[/special_heading]
| S.No. | Title of the topic |
| 1. | Operations on Polynomials |
| 2. | Solving quadratic equations |
| 3. | Solving inequalities |
| 4. | Properties of Exponents and Logarithms |
| 5. | Roots |
| 6. | Using variables |
| 7. | Substitutions |
[special_heading type=”h2″ underline=”yes”] 3. INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA[/special_heading]
| S.No. | Title of the topic |
| 1. | The quadratic formula |
| 2. | Absolute Value Equations |
| 3. | Systems of equations |
| 4. | Complex numbers |
| 5. | Rational expressions |
| 6. | Radical expressions |
| 7. | Inequalities |
| 8. | Matrices |
[special_heading type=”h2″ underline=”yes”] 4. COORDINATE GEOMETRY[/special_heading]
| S.No. | Title of the topic |
| 1. | Slope |
| 2. | Distance & Section formula |
| 3. | Midpoint |
| 4. | Conics |
[special_heading type=”h2″ underline=”yes”] 5. PLANE GEOMETRY[/special_heading]
| S.No. | Title of the topic |
| 1. | Relation to plane figures such as triangles, rectangles, circles, etc. |
| 2. | Angle relations |
| 3. | Line relations |
| 4. | Surface relations |
[special_heading type=”h2″ underline=”yes”] 6. TRIGONOMETRY[/special_heading]
| S.No. | Title of the topic |
| 1. | The basic ratios of trigonometry |
| 2. | Trigonometric graphs |
| 3. | Trigonometric identities and equations |
There are some important parameters which a student must remember while attempting the Math section. The difficulty level of the questions increases along the section. The main focus of the Math section is the Algebraic concepts and a lion’s share is taken by it.
The Math section undoubtedly remains a very important section of ACT.
Keep looking at the blog for SAT Maths detailed syllabus and comparison between the two.
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