ACT Prep

Math Lesson Plan #2

The Math Test!

MATH CONTENT OF YOUR COURSES

ACT MATH(Math you know!)

Intro to the Test…

General Info• 60 questions in 60 minutesContent• Pre-Algebra (14)• Elementary Algebra (10)• Intermediate Alg. &Coordinate Geom. (18)• Plane Geometry (14)• Trigonometry (4)

Content Review…

• Review and strengthen what you already know, NOT to learn new concepts

1. Review relevant topics2. Learn specific strategies that apply to the ACT3. Connect what you already know to the test

Now turn to page 68 of your workbook

Chapter 3: Setting the Pace

• Key Ideas– Be Realistic– Easy Hard– Skipping and going back

• 3 Approaches– 20 to 24– 25 to 29– 30+

• Pacing– 20 to 24 goal– 25 goal– Over 25 goal

• Rush through to “play”• The “lightening bolt”

Let’s take a look at the test from last week…

• You will need your practice test• Pick apart the test• Strategies– Pictures– Elimination– Trial and Error– Key words and phrases

Assignment

Answer the following questions and turn in1. Did you get questions correct that you were

confident you answered correctly while taking the test? EXPLAIN

2. What was frustrating about this test?3. Describe your pacing while taking this test4. Describe strategies that you used while

taking this test