Category Archives: Example Problems

Example Problems – Geometry

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Compass
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Geometry Problem #1  First, identify the goal: what is the length of QS? Next, ask yourself, “how can I find the length of QS using the information in the problem?”  We can see that there are two right triangles in the image, so we can probably use the Pythagorean Theorem, which is used to find the side lengths of right triangles.  In order to find QS, we need to know the lengths of the other two sides — the problem gives us the length of QP, and it gives us information about the length of PR, but that’s not quite … Continue reading →

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Example Problem – Math: Data Interpretation and Analysis Questions

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Compass
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For those taking the ACT, here are some good tips for the science sections: It’s a good idea to actually spend some time looking at the graph before diving into the questions. At the very least, you should examine the following: 1. The Title What is the graph/table/chart depicting? There will often be more than one graph, so knowing the difference between what each graph is showing is an absolute must for answering the questions. 2. Graph legends Is there more than one set of data on your graph(s)? (Almost definitely.) Better figure out which symbols correspond to which data … Continue reading →

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