ACET Math Review: Topics for Ateneo Entrance
ACET Math Review: Topics for Ateneo Entrance
The Ateneo College Entrance Test Math sub-test covers SHS-level mathematics, comparable in scope to UPCAT Math but with somewhat fewer items and slightly less emphasis on advanced topics.
This post is the topic-by-topic plan that the ACET 2026 pillar guide hands off to.
What ACET asks
| Topic block | Approx. share |
|---|---|
| Algebra | 35% |
| Geometry | 22% |
| Trigonometry | 15% |
| Number theory + applied arithmetic | 13% |
| Statistics + basic probability | 10% |
| Pre-calculus | 5% |
Algebra
- Linear equations + word problems
- Quadratic equations (factoring, formula, discriminant)
- Systems of equations
- Exponents, radicals, polynomial operations
- Inequalities including absolute value
- Sequences and series
- Functions: domain, range, composition
ACET algebra word problems often involve ratio + proportion + age + work + distance scenarios.
Geometry
- Triangle properties (special right triangles 30-60-90, 45-45-90)
- Circle theorems
- Coordinate geometry: distance, midpoint, slope, line equations
- Area and volume of solids
- Pythagorean theorem applications
Trigonometry
- SOH-CAH-TOA on right triangles
- Unit circle (0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°)
- Pythagorean identity
- Basic trig equations
- Angle of elevation/depression
Number theory + arithmetic
- Divisibility rules
- GCD, LCM
- Percentages: increase/decrease, reverse
- Ratios and proportions
- Mixture and work problems
Statistics + probability
- Mean, median, mode
- Reading data displays
- Basic probability (single event, mutually exclusive)
Pre-calculus
- Sequences and series fundamentals
- Function transformations
- Logarithm basics
A 4-week ACET Math drilling plan
| Week | Focus | Volume target |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algebra: linear, quadratic, word problems | 100 items |
| 2 | Geometry + trigonometry | 80 items |
| 3 | Number theory + statistics | 60 items |
| 4 | Pre-calc + mixed mock | 1 mock + 50 items |
Realistic Math scores
| Diagnostic baseline | Realistic test-day score |
|---|---|
| 50% | 70% |
| 60% | 78% |
| 70% | 84% |
Where Super Tutor fits
Super Tutor's ACET track covers Math with item drilling. Free tier opens algebra; the Focused plan (₱49/week, ₱249/month, ₱1,999/year) opens geometry, trig, and the mock cycle.
What to read next
The ACET 2026 pillar guide covers the full review.
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