<p>I consider myself pretty good at math (or so I thought). I've always had an "A" in math and grade wise its always higher than every other subject. And I am currently in BC Calculus.</p>
<p>So the problem is I've taken the ACT 3 times so far and in math I got a 25 twice and 27 in the last one. In science, reading, and writing I'm always getting above 30's. Its severely pulling down my composite score. And idk why I'm doing so bad though... On SAT I Math I did a little better got a 690 (1st try) but then a 660 (2nd try). So anyone else having this problem? or suggestions for what I should do for the December ACT? </p>
<p>Btw I want to major in engineering so thats why my math score is such a big deal. And I am a senior so December is the last chance for me. I'm trying to get at least a 30 in math so I have a better chance of getting into the schools I apply to.</p>
<p>i think with your level of math, this section should be the easiest to improve</p>
<p>when you’re doing your test, are you absolutely sure of your answers. For instance, do you solve the problem and go like “okay this is the answer,” or do you go like “I think this is right.” The best part about doing math is that there’s this certainty to the answers you get. Either you don’t know some of the material to do the problems or you’re making careless mistakes. Show all your work on your paper regardless of how easy it might seem–it takes away careless mistakes. Take a practice test for math only and grade it. See what kinds of questions you get wrong and review those topics.</p>
<p>I took the ACT last week as well, and the highest math I’ve had thus far is Pre-Calc. To me, the math was a breeze, and the tricks I learned from that class helped me the most. We use the graphing calculator almost everyday in that class, so I am pretty much a master of it now. </p>
<p>I found the geometry portions to be hardest, mainly because it’s been so long since I reviewed it. So yeah, study that. </p>
<p>Also, since you dont really have time to check all your answers, make sure that the first answer you put is not rushed or guessed, you will not have time to double check. A lot of the times the directions will be really tricky, so read those very carefully (which is what always screws me up haha).</p>