<p>Well - I've been trying to prepare to re-take the ACT in October, and I really need some suggestions when it comes to the math section.</p>
<p>My scores for English and reading on the practice tests have been low 30's, and my science score has fluctuated around the mid-high 20's. The problem is.. gulp.. my math score is a 23. I've always had problems with math, though I'm a master at word problems/logic problems. I have a hard time remembering formulas and the area I seem to be struggling with the most is geometry. I took the class two years ago, and my teacher was simply awful, it was impossible for me to grasp the concepts!</p>
<p>To put it into perspective, I'm in all honors/AP classes.. and basic math (Finite Applications/Trig). </p>
<p>Please - someone give me some suggestions, because my ACT composite won't be competitive with my math score!</p>
<p>I've got good news for you. Last December I also had a 23, but now I am expecting high 20s/low 30s for the September test.</p>
<p>The best thing you can do is hit the books and study study study math concepts. Not easy, or fun, but it works. Also practice any math sections you can get, and work on finishing early by 5 to 10 minutes.</p>
<p>The best part is how easy Math is to improve compared to the other sections! Geometry, while broad, is not particularly difficult either once you grasp the basics.</p>
<p>walt99 -- a good summary & review of the ACT math concepts in available at <a href="http://www.sparknotes.com%5B/url%5D">www.sparknotes.com</a> in the test prep section under ACT. It says something like "read the book for free"; click there and go to Chap 10. I tutor students specifically in ACT math, and this is one of the best resources I've found for math review -- plus it's free! The sparknotes practice tests are not so great. Stick with REAL ACT practice -- always.</p>