Preparing for the ACT 2024 - Math Part I
Preparing for the ACT is a free practice test from the ACT. Mr. Martin explains numbers 1-20 on the math test on video.
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Philip Martin
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The Fundamental Counting Principle
ACT Math: How to use The Fundamental Counting Principle
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Mean, Median, Mode, Range
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The Semicolon (how one rule is almost a waste of time on the ACT English test)
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Slope-Intercept Form and the ACT
All the ways the ACT can ask you about slope-intercept form
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Is there an "easiest" ACT test?
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Three Formulas NOT To Memorize
The three formulas that students do NOT need to memorize for the ACT.
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When "ACT Prep" Searches Spike on YouTube
When and why "ACT prep" is searched on YouTube
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Is the ACT Going Away? Hint: No.
The trend of "going away" from the ACT for college admissions is reverting to the norm.
Philip Martin
Oct 18, 20233 min read
Commas: "When in doubt, take it out"?
When it comes to commas on the ACT English test, should you follow this advice: "When in doubt, take it out?"
Philip Martin
Oct 15, 20232 min read
Quiz: Math In Order of Importance
I own a lot of ACT prep books from a lot of different companies; it kind of comes with the territory when you've been teaching ACT prep...
Philip Martin
Jun 19, 20232 min read
When Inferring is Deadly on the ACT
To infer means to read between the lines and reach a most likely conclusion. We do this in everyday life and is a reasoning skill that...
Philip Martin
Jun 7, 20232 min read
Focus on Improving the Worst Score...Right?
In this post, Philip Martin explains why solely focusing on a student's worst ACT score may be a mistake.
Philip Martin
May 19, 20233 min read
ACT Math and "Picking Numbers"
As one of the three or four ACT Math Mini-strategies, Picking Numbers is an extremely valuable tool for any student looking to take the ACT.
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