ACT Math Test

The ACT Math Test assesses students' mathematical skills and problem-solving abilities in preparation for college admission.

Numbers and OperationsAlgebraic Expressions and EquationsGeometry and Measurement
Functions and ModelingStatistics and ProbabilityAdvanced Algebra and Systems of Equations
Using Math in Financial DecisionsMath in Science and EngineeringMath in Everyday Problem-Solving
Pacing Yourself During the TestEliminating Wrong AnswersChecking Your Work Efficiently
Numbers and Operatio...Algebraic Expression...Geometry and Measure...Functions and Modeli...Statistics and Proba...Advanced Algebra and...Using Math in Financ...Math in Science and ...Math in Everyday Pro...Pacing Yourself Duri...Eliminating Wrong An...Checking Your Work E...
Study Strategies

Eliminating Wrong Answers

Smart Guessing

If you’re unsure about an answer, use the process of elimination. Cross out clearly incorrect choices to boost your odds of guessing correctly.

  • Look for answers that don’t make sense or are out of range.
  • Plug answer choices back into the question to see which work.
  • Never leave a question blank—there’s no penalty for guessing!

This strategy helps you maximize your score, even on tricky questions.

Examples

  • Ruling out negative answers when a problem asks for a quantity.

  • Plugging each answer back into an equation to see which one fits.

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Checking Your Work Efficiently