Improve Your Act Math Score

Learn the strategies, techniques, and math topics you need to ace the Math section of the ACT.

What you'll learn
Understand how to use strategies & techniques such as Backsolving & Picking Numbers to solve ACT Math problems
Understand how to use a graphing calculator to solve ACT Math problems
Review common ACT Math topics in Algebra
Review common ACT Math topics in Geometry
Learn common ACT Math topics in probability & statistics and other miscellaneous topics
Requirements
Familiarity with Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry (or equivalent)
Description
This course will prepare students for the ACT Math section by teaching them techniques and strategies they can use on multiple-choice questions, show them how to use a TI-84 Plus graphing calculator to solve questions, and review/teach common topics from Algebra, Geometry, and Probability & Statistics.  It covers over 80 ACT Math related topics in 10+ hours of instructional videos with example problems.  It also features practice assignments (PDF) at the end of each module with over 150 total practice problems (and full video solutions to each problem) from previous ACT exams to ensure student mastery.  The full topic list is available in the introduction section of the course.There are 5 modules in the course (Strategies & Techniques, Calculator Operations, Algebra Review, Geometry Review, and Probability & Statistics + Miscellaneous Topics) and each module has lectures which contain a video with notes and example problems on the various topics featured in it.  Then, after the student has completed all the lectures in a module, there is a homework assignment (PDF file) which has 25-36 problems from previously administered ACT exams for the student to complete.  There are video solutions to each problem on these worksheets included in the course.  Students should have completed Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry in order to achieve the best results from this course and should have a TI-84 Plus model graphing calculator in order to achieve the most benefit from the course.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to the Course

Lecture 1 Welcome

Lecture 2 Course Audience

Lecture 3 Course Purpose

Lecture 4 Course Content

Lecture 5 List of Topics by Module

Lecture 6 Course Setup

Lecture 7 Instructor Background

Lecture 8 ACT Math Basics

Lecture 9 ACT Math General Strategies

Lecture 10 ACT Math Formulas to Know Worksheet (PDF)

Lecture 11 Required Materials

Section 2: Module 1-Strategies & Techniques

Lecture 12 Introduction

Lecture 13 Process of Elimination Explanation + Example Problem 1

Lecture 14 Process of Elimination Example Problem 2

Lecture 15 Process of Elimination Example Problem 3

Lecture 16 Draw a Picture Explanation + Example Problem 1

Lecture 17 Draw a Picture Example Problem 2

Lecture 18 Draw a Picture Example Problem 3

Lecture 19 Backsolving Explanation + Example Problem 1

Lecture 20 Backsolving Example Problem 2

Lecture 21 Backsolving Example Problem 3

Lecture 22 Backsolving Example Problem 4

Lecture 23 Backsolving Example Problem 5

Lecture 24 Picking Numbers Explanation

Lecture 25 Picking Numbers Example Problem 1

Lecture 26 Picking Numbers Example Problem 2

Lecture 27 Picking Numbers Example Problem 3

Lecture 28 Picking Numbers Example Problem 4

Lecture 29 Picking Numbers Example Problem 5

Lecture 30 Picking Numbers Example Problem 6

Lecture 31 Picking Numbers Example Problem 7

Lecture 32 Conclusion

Lecture 33 Module 1 Worksheet (PDF)

Lecture 34 Module 1 Worksheet Answers (PDF)

Lecture 35 Module 1 Worksheet Introduction

Lecture 36 Module 1 Worksheet Problem 1 (Process of Elimination)

Lecture 37 Module 1 Worksheet Problems 2-6 (Draw a Picture)

Lecture 38 Module 1 Worksheet Problems 7-12 (Backsolving-Part 1)

Lecture 39 Module 1 Worksheet Problems 13-18 (Backsolving-Part 2)

Lecture 40 Module 1 Worksheet Problems 19-24 (Picking Numbers-Part 1)

Lecture 41 Module 1 Worksheet Problems 25-30 (Picking Numbers-Part 2)

Section 3: Module 2A-TI-84 Plus Calculator Basics

Lecture 42 Introduction

Lecture 43 Typing Keys

Lecture 44 Graphing

Lecture 45 Graphing Settings (Zoom)

Lecture 46 Graphing Settings (Window)

Lecture 47 Graphing Operations (Trace and Table of Values)

Lecture 48 Conclusion

Section 4: Module 2-TI-84 Plus Calculator Operations

Lecture 49 TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator Operations Reference Sheet (PDF)

Lecture 50 Introduction

Lecture 51 Order of Operations

Lecture 52 Decimal to Fraction

Lecture 53 Fraction Operations and Simplifying Fractions

Lecture 54 Mixed Numbers

Lecture 55 Radians and Degrees

Lecture 56 Absolute Value

Lecture 57 LCM and GCF

Lecture 58 Scientific Notation

Lecture 59 Remainder Function

Lecture 60 Evaluate Functions

Lecture 61 Max and Min Value of a Function

Lecture 62 Finding Zeroes, Roots, X-intercepts

Lecture 63 Intersection of 2 curves/Solving a System of Equations by Graphing

Lecture 64 Solve Sys of Eq using Matrices

Lecture 65 Complex Numbers

Lecture 66 Graph Linear Inequality

Lecture 67 Best Fit Line

Lecture 68 Log Change of Base

Lecture 69 Matrix Operations

Lecture 70 Other Functions

Lecture 71 Conclusion

Lecture 72 Module 2 Worksheet (PDF)

Lecture 73 Module 2 Worksheet Answers (PDF)

Lecture 74 Module 2 Worksheet Introduction

Lecture 75 Module 2 Worksheet Problem 1

Lecture 76 Module 2 Worksheet Problem 2

Lecture 77 Module 2 Worksheet Problems 3,4

Lecture 78 Module 2 Worksheet Problem 5

Lecture 79 Module 2 Worksheet Problem 6

Lecture 80 Module 2 Worksheet Problems 7,8

Lecture 81 Module 2 Worksheet Problem 9

Lecture 82 Module 2 Worksheet Problem 10

Lecture 83 Module 2 Worksheet Problems 11,12

Lecture 84 Module 2 Worksheet Problem 13

Lecture 85 Module 2 Worksheet Problems 14,15

Lecture 86 Module 2 Worksheet Problems 16,17

Lecture 87 Module 2 Worksheet Problems 18,19

Lecture 88 Module 2 Worksheet Problem 20

Lecture 89 Module 2 Worksheet Problem 21

Lecture 90 Module 2 Worksheet Problem 22

Lecture 91 Module 2 Worksheet Problems 23-24

Lecture 92 Module 2 Worksheet Problem 25

Section 5: Module 3-Algebra Review

Lecture 93 Introduction

Lecture 94 Groups of Numbers

Lecture 95 Percent Increase and Decrease

Lecture 96 Sales Tax and Discount

Lecture 97 Linear Equations

Lecture 98 Ratios and Proportions

Lecture 99 Linear Inequalities

Lecture 100 Midpoint and Distance Formulas

Lecture 101 Slope

Lecture 102 Lines

Lecture 103 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

Lecture 104 Systems of Linear Equations

Lecture 105 Exponents

Lecture 106 Polynomials

Lecture 107 Roots and Radicals

Lecture 108 Complex Numbers

Lecture 109 Factoring

Lecture 110 Functions

Lecture 111 Quadratic Functions

Lecture 112 Rational Expressions

Lecture 113 Conclusion

Lecture 114 Module 3 Worksheet (PDF)

Lecture 115 Module 3 Worksheet Answers (PDF)

Lecture 116 Module 3 Worksheet Introduction

Lecture 117 Module 3 Worksheet Problems 1-4 (A11)

Lecture 118 Module 3 Worksheet Problems 5-9 (C02)

Lecture 119 Module 3 Worksheet Problem 10 (D05)

Lecture 120 Module 3 Worksheet Problems 11-14 (D03)

Lecture 121 Module 3 Worksheet Problems 15-19 (Z04)

Lecture 122 Module 3 Worksheet Problem 20 (C01)

Lecture 123 Module 3 Worksheet Problems 21-24 (D06)

Lecture 124 Module 3 Worksheet Problems 25-26 (74F)

Lecture 125 Module 3 Worksheet Problems 27-28 (1572CPRE)

Lecture 126 Module 3 Worksheet Problems 29-31 (C03)

Lecture 127 Module 3 Worksheet Problem 32 (B05)

Lecture 128 Module 3 Worksheet Problems 33-36 (D05)

Section 6: Module 4-Geometry Review

Lecture 129 Introduction

Lecture 130 Angles Part 1

Lecture 131 Angles and Parallel Lines

Lecture 132 Angles Part 2

Lecture 133 Parallel Lines with Multiple Transversals

Lecture 134 Triangles

Lecture 135 Quadrilaterals

Lecture 136 Regular Polygons

Lecture 137 Similar Triangles

Lecture 138 Right Triangles

Lecture 139 Right Triangle Trigonometry

Lecture 140 Perimeter and Circumference

Lecture 141 Area

Lecture 142 Circles

Lecture 143 Circle and Square Problems

Lecture 144 Shaded Area

Lecture 145 Border Area

Lecture 146 Conclusion

Lecture 147 Module 4 Worksheet (PDF)

Lecture 148 Module 4 Worksheet Answers (PDF)

Lecture 149 Module 4 Worksheet Introduction

Lecture 150 Module 4 Worksheet Problems 1-5 (A11)

Lecture 151 Module 4 Worksheet Problems 6-9 (C02)

Lecture 152 Module 4 Worksheet Problems 10-15 (D03)

Lecture 153 Module 4 Worksheet Problem 16 (D05)

Lecture 154 Module 4 Worksheet Problems 17-20 (Z04)

Lecture 155 Module 4 Worksheet Problems 21-22 (C03)

Lecture 156 Module 4 Worksheet Problems 23-28 (D06)

Lecture 157 Module 4 Worksheet Problems 29-32 (Z15)

Lecture 158 Module 4 Worksheet Problem 33 (E23)

Lecture 159 Module 4 Worksheet Problems 34-35 (74F)

Section 7: Module 5-Probability & Statistics and Miscellaneous Topics

Lecture 160 Introduction

Lecture 161 Mean

Lecture 162 Weighted Average

Lecture 163 Median and Mode

Lecture 164 Outliers

Lecture 165 Mean, Median, and Mode Practice

Lecture 166 Standard Deviation

Lecture 167 Histograms

Lecture 168 Probability-Introduction

Lecture 169 Independent Events

Lecture 170 Probability-More Examples

Lecture 171 Probability from a Table

Lecture 172 Counting Principle

Lecture 173 Permutations

Lecture 174 Slot Method

Lecture 175 Combinations

Lecture 176 Ratio Matching

Lecture 177 Unit Conversions

Lecture 178 Cover Large Area with Small Pieces

Lecture 179 Repeating Sequences

Lecture 180 Arithmetic Sequences

Lecture 181 Geometric Sequences

Lecture 182 Matrices-Introduction, Addition and Subtraction

Lecture 183 Multiplying Matrices

Lecture 184 Determinant

Lecture 185 Vectors

Lecture 186 Conclusion

Lecture 187 Module 5 Worksheet (PDF)

Lecture 188 Module 5 Worksheet Answers (PDF)

Lecture 189 Module 5 Worksheet Introduction

Lecture 190 Module 5 Worksheet Problems 1-2 (C01)

Lecture 191 Module 5 Worksheet Problems 3-5 (C02)

Lecture 192 Module 5 Worksheet Problem 6 (B04)

Lecture 193 Module 5 Worksheet Problems 7-8 (D03)

Lecture 194 Module 5 Worksheet Problems 9-10 (D05)

Lecture 195 Module 5 Worksheet Problems 11-12 (D06)

Lecture 196 Module 5 Worksheet Problems 13-17 (Z04)

Lecture 197 Module 5 Worksheet Problems 18-22 (B02)

Lecture 198 Module 5 Worksheet Problems 23-26 (C03)

Lecture 199 Module 5 Worksheet Problems 27-29 (E23)

Lecture 200 Module 5 Worksheet Problem 30 (Z15)

Lecture 201 Module 5 Worksheet Problem 31 (D06)

Lecture 202 Module 5 Worksheet Problem 32 (1572CPRE)

Students aiming to improve their ACT Math score with target score of 20-30