<p>Hi!
I'm a high school junior who's going to take the ACT on April 13th. I've been studying for the test. I've bought Princeton Review's "Cracking the ACT" and the red book. I've taken two practice tests, and I plan to take each of the red book's practice tests every following Saturday. On all the sections, I've improved by a few points on the second practice test, except for math. I actually dropped from a 24 to a 22. I know that a lack of rigorous study is to blame. I'm definitely going to keep studying the books. But I want to know what other resources I can use to improve my math score. I want to score above 27 at least. On the practice tests I tend to do well for the first half, but then I start screwing up on intermediate algebra and trigonometry. What else can I do besides studying to improve my scores, and learn more about trig and algebra, especially systems of equations? Any really good websites for example?</p>
<p>Interested to see the responses you get, math is also my weak point on the ACT.</p>
<p>I’d recommend the ACT Cram Plan by Cliffs Notes especially because your test date is quickly approaching. It has multiple sample problems for each math topic with detailed explanations of each. I also used Khan Academy videos to brush up on topics I’d forgotten from Algebra 2.
Hope this helps!</p>
<p>I didn’t start preparing for the ACT too much before the test date either. I found that the most effective way to get a good score was to simply take many practice tests. When you start studying certain subjects, ocasionally, you’ll just waste time by learning things that are simply not on the test. Just take as many practice tests as you can and watch your timing. The ACT is straightforward and one of your biggest concerns should be finishing in time. Try to do the 60 problems in 70 minutes, for example, and work your way down to 50-55 minutes so you’ll be confident you’ll finish on test day. Also, dont be afriad to skip and come back or completely guess. Again, personally I probably took 4-5 practice tests and nothing else, don’t underestimate their power. Good luck!</p>
<p>I am using Barron’s ACT 36; that may possibly help you.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone for the advice! I’m definitely going to continue taking practice tests and look at the guides you recommended.</p>