Conic sections are one of the least common ACT math topics. This type of question may or may not show up on your ACT, and even if it does, there will only be one question on circle equations per test.
What types of math are on the ACT?
The ACT Math Test usually breaks down into 6 questions types: pre-algebra, elementary algebra, and intermediate algebra questions; plane geometry and coordinate geometry questions; and some trigonometry questions.
What math should I study for the ACT?
What Math concepts are on the ACT? The ACT questions are from six areas of math that most 11th graders are familiar with: Pre-Algebra (20-22%), Elementary Algebra (18-20%), Intermediate Algebra (15-20%), Coordinate Geometry (15-20%), Plane Geometry (20-25%), Trigonometry (5-10%).