{"id":18356,"date":"2015-08-17T21:20:05","date_gmt":"2015-08-17T21:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=18356"},"modified":"2026-05-11T14:16:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T19:16:28","slug":"act-math-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/act-math-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"ACT\u00ae Math Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Math section of the ACT\u00ae evaluates your knowledge of various math concepts, including algebra, geometry, functions, and statistics.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notice\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px; font-size: 80%; margin-top: 2.5em;\">\nACT\u00ae is a registered trademark belonging to ACT Education Corp. (\u201cACT\u201d). ACT is not involved with or affiliated with Mometrix Media LLC, nor does ACT endorse or sponsor any of the products or services offered by Mometrix Media LLC.<br \/>\n&nbsp;\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nTo help you prepare for this section of the ACT, this page contains everything you need to know, including what topics are covered, how many questions there are, and how you can study effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free ACT Math practice test!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/act\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=act-test\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'ACT Course Click']);\">ACT Online Course<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/act-study-guide\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Academy Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'ACT Academy Guide Click']);\">ACT Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/act\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'ACT Flashcard Click']);\">ACT Flashcards<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"What&#039;s_on_the_ACT_Math_Section\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>What&#8217;s on the ACT Math Section?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ACT-Math-Outline.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-266977\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ACT-Math-Test-Outline.svg\" alt=\"ACT Math Outline showing 45 questions in 50 minutes; topics include algebra, geometry, statistics, and probability, plus essential skills like rates, area, and averages.\" width=\"378\" height=\"411\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<a 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class=\"mocmobile\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Everyone learns differently, so we&#8217;ve tailored the ACT online prep course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for the ACT exam.<\/p>\n<p>Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/act\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=act\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'ACT Course Click']);\"><button class=\"buttontranscript\">Start Your ACT Online Course<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"ACT_Math_Formulas\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>ACT Math Formulas<\/h2>\n<p>Though you are able to use a calculator during the test, you won&#8217;t be given a formula sheet to reference.<\/p>\n<p>To help you out, we&#8217;ve compiled all of the formulas you need to know into one free PDF, including area and volume formulas, algebraic expressions, metric conversions, and more!<\/p>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.7.0\/css\/all.min.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n<div class=\"multprint\">\r\n    <div class=\"pdf-item-large\">\r\n        <div class=\"image-container-large\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ACT-Math-Sheet-V2.pdf\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ACT-Math-Sheet-Cover-Preview.webp\" alt=\"ACT Math Cram Sheet\" width=\"490.2\" height=\"750.88\" \/>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n            <button class=\"print-button-large\" aria-label=\"Print\" title=\"Print PDF\" onclick=\"printPDF('https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ACT-Math-Sheet-V2.pdf')\">\r\n                <span class=\"fas fa-print\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n            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including algebra, geometry, and statistics.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many math questions are on the ACT?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The ACT contains 45 math questions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the Math section of the ACT?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The Math section is timed at 50 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is a passing score on the ACT Math section?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There is no set 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