Last Minute Tips for the ACT Math Section

Is your test date is coming up? Now's your last chance to get in every little bit of studying that you can...especially if you haven't exactly been sticking to your study schedule. But don't worry! We’re here to help you make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible on your big day. In this video, Magoosh’s ACT expert Kat will give you her top mathematical study strategies to help you prep for the ACT Math Section in the final days before the test.

00:00 - Kat introduces the video
00:20 - It's supposed to be hard
01:14 - Know these formulas
02:05 - Practice the right questions
02:58 - Pace yourself!
03:35 - Lesser tested subjects
04:42 - No button mashing!
05:37 - Review your mistakes
07:02 - Write in your test booklet
07:43 - Brush up on pre-algebra
08:26 - Bring the right things

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[officialmheisjtilljvan]

Did I do test prep? No
Did I stop doing math three years ago? Yes
Do I feel better after watching this video? Definitely

[shardedglass]

I mainly decided to watch this video to convenience myself that I studied and prepared as hard as I could and I've already gotten a formula that I previously hadn't thought to memorize out of it! 10/10 would recommend!

[abbyphillips]

That moment when you’ve prepped every other section of the test but not math and you take the ACT tomorrow at 8AM... yeah

[King-uelz]

anyone else taking the test in 6 hours

[kayleighburns]

i have it tomorrow :(( i got a 28 in february and i rly need a 30 or higher

[brookelynmccomas]

I am literally so nervous. I take it tomorrow at 8 AM and im so scared!!! I took a 400 dollar ACT Prep class and im still terrified.

[GillAgainsIsland]

The biggest key is hard work. You have to put the time in and do A LOT of problems. Some students are more talented than others and don't require as much practice. If you're not one of them, then STUDY HARD. Sorry, no shortcuts.

[sammylockwoodd]

Went from a 28 to a 34 on math!! Thanks <3

[someuniqueusername]

i’ve never taken the act and my school called me last minute saying i need to take it. it’s literally the day of and i haven’t been to school in 2 years. in i’m 10th grade and i’ve never even done the quadratic equation :, )

[serenalee]

Just woke up my test is in a couple hours 🦧

[lefthanded]

Is it bad to guess on some questions? When I took it last Saturday I guessed on at least 25-30 overall.