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ACT Math Prep For Dummies

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Improve your score on the math section of the ACT

A good math score on the ACT exam can set you on the path to a number of rewarding college programs and future careers, especially in the STEM fields. ACT Math Prep For Dummies walks you through this challenging exam section, with simple explanations of math concepts and proven test-taking strategies. Now including access to an all-new online test bank—so you can hammer out even more practice sessions—this book will help you hone your skills in pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and beyond. Handy problem-solving tips mean you’ll be prepared for the ever-more-advanced questions that the ACT throws at students each year.

Learn exactly what you’ll need to know to score well on the ACT math section
Get tips for solving problems quicker and making good guesses when you need to
Drill down into more complex concepts like matrices and functions
Practice, practice, practice, with three online tests

If you’re a high school student preparing to take the ACT and you need extra math practice, ACT Math Prep For Dummies has your back.

Improve your score on the math section of the ACT

A good math score on the ACT exam can set you on the path to a number of rewarding college programs and future careers, especially in the STEM fields. ACT Math Prep For Dummies walks you through this challenging exam section, with simple explanations of math concepts and proven test-taking strategies. Now including access to an all-new online test bank—so you can hammer out even more practice sessions—this book will help you hone your skills in pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and beyond. Handy problem-solving

tips mean you’ll be prepared for the ever-more-advanced questions that the ACT throws at students each year.

Learn exactly what you’ll need to know to score well on the ACT math section
Get tips for solving problems quicker and making good guesses when you need to
Drill down into more complex concepts like matrices and functions
Practice, practice, practice, with three online tests

If you’re a high school student preparing to take the ACT and you need extra math practice, ACT Math Prep For Dummies has your back.

ACT Math For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Making sure you have a handle on algebra, geometry, and trigonometry is a solid start for success on the math section of the ACT. However, to boost your confidence — and your score — even higher, you should master some helpful test-taking strategies, as well as make sure you know how to translate word problems into equations and use sketches to figure out what a tricky-sounding question is really asking.

About The Author

Mark Zegarelli is the author of Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies, SAT Math For Dummies (both from Wiley), and five other books on basic math, calculus, and logic. He holds degrees in both English and math from Rutgers University and is a math tutor and teacher.