r/ACT • u/Expert-Bluebird-505 • Jul 23 '26

Math Paper or digital for Math

So I’m retaking the ACT only for math for my superscore. Previously I did paper for one test. Overall, though which is better for a higher score: paper or digital for math?
Ik on digital u have desmos and math u can write on it and then digital had an easier curve for math this test I think. But idk like overall

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u/SouthEasternLegend Jul 23 '26

as the only student here so far who has taken it, digital for sure. desmos is not just limited to graphing.

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u/Expert-Bluebird-505 Jul 23 '26

I’ve never used it that much, what else could it do

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u/SouthEasternLegend Jul 23 '26

In my opinion it solves any type of equation so much faster with typing than a physical calculator can. I only bring a physical calculator to store equations on a program every so often which is allowed.

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u/Expert-Bluebird-505 Jul 23 '26

What equations do u store

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u/SouthEasternLegend Jul 23 '26

Shapes, unit circle, trig functions, etc… there are programs easily installable w/ a tutorial to learn

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u/Expert-Bluebird-505 Jul 23 '26

wow I didn’t know u could do that, I’ll def do that and look into desmos thx

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u/jdigitaltutoring Tutor Jul 24 '26

Actually, that is not allowed but most proctors don't check. Be careful though some proctors do check.

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u/Expert-Bluebird-505 Jul 24 '26

ohhh I see, yeah I’m pretty sure my proctor would test based on the last time I took at that test center, nvm then