Entries followed by a dagger (†) apply to the ACT Mathematics Test only.
To enhance their skills in each mathematics-related strand, students who score in the 24–27 score range may benefit from activities that encourage them to do the following:
Score Range 24–27
| Basic Operations & Applications |
- model and solve real-world problems that involve a combination of rates, proportions, and/or percents
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| Probability, Statistics, & Data Analysis |
- find the probability of simple events, disjoint events, compound events, and independent events in a variety of settings using a variety of counting techniques
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| Numbers: Concepts & Properties |
- apply and use elementary number concepts and number properties to model and solve nonroutine problems that involve new ideas
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| Expressions, Equations, & Inequalities |
- create and use basic families of functions (which include linear, absolute value, and quadratic) to model and solve problems in common settings
- explore and use different methods to solve systems of equations
- manipulate radical expressions (e.g., rationalize denominators)
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| Graphical Representations |
- graph linear equations and inequalities, determine slopes of lines, identify parallel and perpendicular lines, and find distances
- identify characteristics of figures from a general equation
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| Properties of Plane Figures |
- apply special right-triangle properties and the Pythagorean theorem to solve congruent and similar shape problems
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| Measurement |
- apply a variety of strategies using relationships between perimeter, area, and volume to calculate desired measures
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| Functions† |
- write an expression for and evaluate composite functions†
- use basic trigonometric ratios to solve problems involving indirect measurement†
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