ACT math prep / by Mark Zegarelli.

ACT math prep for dummies (other title)

Summary:

This Dummies guide walks you through this challenging exam section, with simple explanations of math concepts and proven test-taking strategies. Includes review of pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and beyond.

Record details

ISBN: 9781394242269
ISBN: 1394242263
Physical Description: xi, 336 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Edition: 2nd edition.
Publisher: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, inc., [2024]
Copyright: ©2024

Content descriptions

General Note:

"Features 3 practice tests online, 150+ practice questions, answer explanations, expert strategies" -- front cover.

"Learning made easy" -- cover.

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction -- PART 1: Getting into the Act: an overview of ACT math basics. Reviewing ACT math basics ; Boosting your test-taking skills ; Discovering some problem-solving strategies -- PART 2: Building your pre-algebra and elementary algebra skills. Starting with the basics: pre-algebra ; It's elementary algebra, my dear Watson ; Real-world math: statistics and probability ; Practice problems for pre-algebra and elementary algebra -- PART 3: Digging in to intermediate algebra and coordinate geometry. Moving to intermediate algebra ; Coordinating a path through coordinate geometry ; Practice problems for intermediate algebra and coordinate geometry -- PART 4: Visualizing plane geometry and trigonometry. Plain talk about plane geometry ; Trig and beyond: ACT advanced math topics ; Practice problems for geometry, trig, and advanced math -- PART 5: Tracking your progress with practice tests. Practice tests 1-2 with answers and explanations -- PART 6: The part of tens. Ten key differences between the ACT and the SAT ; Ten items to check off before taking the ACT.