Mathematics - ACT
Select a topic to practice. Each topic contains exams organized by difficulty level: easy, medium, and hard.
The ACT Math section tests your knowledge across six core areas of mathematics. You'll have 60 minutes to answer 60 questions, which means you have about one minute per question. The questions progress roughly from easier to harder, so managing your time wisely is key to maximizing your score.
What topics are covered?
The ACT Math test covers six content areas, each representing a different proportion of the exam:
A calculator is permitted on the entire ACT Math section (unlike the SAT, which has a no-calculator portion). However, many questions are designed to be solved quickly without one if you know the right approach.
How to practice?
Each topic includes a tutorial that covers the key concepts, formulas, and strategies you need. After reviewing the tutorial, work through the practice sets at three difficulty levels:
- Easy — Builds your foundation with straightforward, single-step problems similar to ACT questions 1-20.
- Medium — Challenges you with multi-step problems and applied concepts, similar to ACT questions 20-40.
- Hard — Pushes your skills with complex, multi-step problems and tricky scenarios, similar to ACT questions 40-60.
Start with the tutorials to refresh each topic, then test yourself with the quizzes. Pay close attention to the hack explanations — they teach you time-saving tricks that can make a real difference on test day.
ACT Math: What You Need to Know
The ACT Math section has 60 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes, covering six content areas: pre-algebra (20–25%), elementary algebra (15–20%), intermediate algebra (15–20%), coordinate geometry (15–20%), plane geometry (20–25%), and trigonometry (5–10%). A calculator is permitted. Questions progress roughly in difficulty from question 1 to 60. The highest-scoring students typically do not run out of time by having a systematic pacing strategy.
How to Prepare for the ACT Math
Identify which content area generates the most errors for you—intermediate algebra and coordinate geometry are where most students lose points—and focus your practice there. Use EntrenAU's topic-specific practice tests at the hard difficulty level to train the type of reasoning the ACT requires. AI tutor Dani explains the full solution process for every wrong answer so you stop repeating the same type of mistake.