Everything you need for the ACTs
Calculator moves for the TI-84 and Desmos, annotating games for Reading, and practice for English, Math, Reading and Science.
Make the passage talk
Circle where it turns, label each paragraph, underline the proof. We'll walk you through each one.
- Circle the turn
- Underline the proof
- Label it
- Answer
For years, divers called the coral's green glow a sunscreen, a shield against the tropical sun. But a 2009 survey found the brightest colonies growing in the deepest shade. The glow, it seems, does the opposite job: it helps the coral gather what little light reaches it.
The passage suggests the coral's glow most likely:
TI-84 or Desmos
Paper test with a TI-84 in your bag, or the online test with Desmos built in. Every move is shown on both, key by key.
Where two graphs meet
Which point lies on both y = x² − 4x + 1 and y = 2x − 7?
- 1Y=: Y1 =
X²−4X+1, Y2 =2X−7 - 2ZOOM 6:ZStandard
- 32ndTRACE (CALC) 5:intersect
- 4ENTER ENTER. At Guess?, type a number near the crossing,
1, ENTER
Practice every part
Learn to avoid the traps, and pick up the tricks that solve each question.
English
50 questions
35 min
Math
45 questions
50 min
Reading
36 questions
40 min
Science
40 questions
40 min
Writing
Coming soon
Cheat sheets that clear every concept
Math formulas
57 formulas, each with a practice question
English grammar
31 rules, each with a practice question
- Concept
- Practice
- Learnt
Pythagorean theorem
Frequently Asked Questions
How much time do I need per day?
Your daily plan sets a number for each subject you study: 10 English and 10 Math questions, a Reading passage and a Science passage. Your weakest topics come first.
What does CuePrep cover?
English, Math, Reading and Science, with Writing on the way. English, Math and Science questions come back on a schedule, weakest topics first. For Math: 29 calculator moves, each shown on the TI-84 and Desmos, plus the formulas ACT expects you to know by heart. For English: the grammar and punctuation rules the test keeps asking about. For Reading: passages and two annotating games that teach you to mark the proof. For Science: the outside facts the passages assume you know.
Can I try CuePrep for free?
Yes. The 3-day trial is free, with no card.
Which calculator should I practice on?
The one you'll use on test day. On the paper test you bring your own, and for most students that's a TI-84. The online test has Desmos built in. Every calculator move here is shown on both.
Is there a mobile app?
CuePrep works great on mobile browsers - just visit the site on your phone. Our native Android app is already available, and the iOS app is coming in 2026.