MATH:

ACT Alignment: Measurement, Trigonometry & Data Analysis

The ACT-aligned Math component of the Build Your Own Catapult kit focuses on applying measurement, trigonometry, and data analysis to real-world physics. Students use the metric system and precise measurement tools to calculate launch angles, distances, and projectile trajectories. By incorporating the Pythagorean theorem and trigonometric functions like sine, cosine, and tangent, they analyze the relationships between angle, force, and motion. Additionally, statistical methods help students assess accuracy and efficiency, reinforcing problem-solving skills essential for engineering and applied mathematics.

🔹 ACT Math Rating Scale – Applied Mathematics & Geometry

(16-19) Understanding basic measurements and angles.

(20-23) Applying algebraic equations to projectile motion.

(24-27) Using trigonometric functions to calculate launch distance.

(28-32) Advanced mathematical modeling of catapult trajectories.

(33-36) High-level calculations of force, velocity, and energy efficiency.