10–12% of scored questions
ACT Math skill hub
ACT Math Practice by Skill
The ACT Math section has 45 questions in 50 minutes; according to ACT, 41 are scored and 4 are field-test questions. ACT reports Math results in these categories: Preparing for Higher Math (80%), which ACT splits into Number & Quantity (10–12%), Algebra (17–20%), Functions (17–20%), Geometry (17–20%), Statistics & Probability (12–15%); Integrating Essential Skills (20%); and Modeling, which ACT reports without a percentage.
45 questions50 minutesCounts toward the Composite
Reporting categories
Which ACT Math skills should you practice?
| Category | Share of scored questions | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| Number & Quantity (Preparing for Higher Math) | 10–12% | 3 questions with explanations |
| Algebra (Preparing for Higher Math) | 17–20% | 3 questions with explanations |
| Functions (Preparing for Higher Math) | 17–20% | 3 questions with explanations |
| Geometry (Preparing for Higher Math) | 17–20% | 3 questions with explanations |
| Statistics & Probability (Preparing for Higher Math) | 12–15% | 3 questions with explanations |
| Integrating Essential Skills | 20% | 3 questions with explanations |
| Modeling | Not listed by ACT | 3 questions with explanations |
17–20% of scored questions
ACT Algebra Practice
Practice ACT Algebra with 3 original questions on a linear system, a quadratic, and a radical equation, each with step-by-step answers and common errors.Open practice page17–20% of scored questions
ACT Functions Practice
Practice ACT Functions with 3 original questions on evaluating, composing, and finding an exponential function, plus step-by-step solutions.Open practice page17–20% of scored questions
ACT Geometry Practice
Practice ACT Geometry with 3 original questions on triangle angles, right-triangle trig, and circle equations, plus worked answers and common traps.Open practice page12–15% of scored questions
ACT Statistics & Probability Practice
Practice ACT Statistics & Probability with 3 original questions on probability, a median from a frequency table, and a two-way table, with worked answers.Open practice page20% of scored questions
ACT Integrating Essential Skills Practice
Practice ACT Integrating Essential Skills with 3 original multi-step questions on rates, percent changes, and averages, plus worked solutions.Open practice pageReported separately by ACT
ACT Modeling Practice
Practice ACT Modeling with 3 original questions on reading a linear model, comparing two plans, and exponential growth, with worked answers.Open practice pageSection format
How is the ACT Math section set up?
| Questions | 45 (41 scored, 4 field test) |
|---|---|
| Time | 50 minutes |
| Average time per question | About 67 seconds |
| What it measures | Math skills typically learned in courses up to the beginning of grade 12 |
| Counts toward the Composite | Yes |
FAQ
ACT Math questions
How many questions are on the ACT Math section?
According to ACT, the Math section has 45 questions in 50 minutes: 41 scored questions and 4 field-test questions that do not count toward your score. That averages about 67 seconds per question.
What are the ACT Math reporting categories?
ACT lists these Math reporting categories, with each one's share of scored questions: Preparing for Higher Math (80%), which ACT splits into Number & Quantity (10–12%), Algebra (17–20%), Functions (17–20%), Geometry (17–20%), Statistics & Probability (12–15%); Integrating Essential Skills (20%); and Modeling, which ACT reports without a percentage. Your score report shows how many questions you answered correctly in each category.
Does ACT Math count toward the Composite score?
Yes. According to ACT, the Composite score is the average of your English, math, and reading scores, rounded to the nearest whole number. Science and writing are optional and do not change it.
Are these real ACT Math questions?
No. Every question on Dolphin's ACT Math practice pages is original practice written to match an ACT reporting category. For released questions in the real test format, use ACT's free official practice tests.
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Where these facts come from
- ACT: Understanding Your ACT Scores
- ACT: Test Enhancements and Changes
- ACT: Official test preparation and free practice tests
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