How to Pass Numeracy Tests

Summary

Numeracy or numerical reasoning tests are one of the most common types of psychometric test used in assessment and selection procedures, and many people find them a real challenge. How to Pass Numeracy Tests provides tips and practical advice that will help you to improve your numerical skills and gain confidence. Fully revised and updated, this best-selling book now contains even more practice questions with answers and explanations. Ideal for school and college leavers and those applying for administrative or middle-management roles, How to Pass Numeracy Tests will help you to improve your test techniques and increase your chances of success.

Introduction

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1. A brief guide to selection tests

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Why do employers and others use selection tests?

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What are selection tests?

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What is the difference between fair and unfair selection decisions?

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How is fairness achieved in test construction and administration?

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How are tests marked?

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What types of selection test might you be required to take?

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2. How to prepare for taking selection tests

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Can practice make a difference?

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How to perform to the best of your ability on tests

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How to use the practice tests

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What do your practice test scores mean?

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How to make the best use of feedback from practice tests

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Other things you can do to improve your numeracy skills

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Basic numeracy checklist

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Multiplication matrix

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3. Taking real tests

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What to do when taking real tests

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How to record your answers

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Taking tests online

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4. Number problem tests

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Reviewing your basic numeracy skills

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Number problem practice tests

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5. Data interpretation tests (1)

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Data interpretation practice tests

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6. Data interpretation tests (2)

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Data interpretation practice tests

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7. Number sequence tests

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Worked examples of common number sequence problems

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Number sequence practice tests

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8. Answers and explanations

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Excerpts

1. A Brief Guide to Selection Tests Why do employers and others use selection tests? What are selection tests? What is the difference between fair and unfair selection decisions? How is fairness achieved in test construction and administration? How are tests marked? What types of selection test might you be required to take? 2. How to Prepare for Taking Selection Tests Can practice make a difference? How to perform to the best of your ability on tests How to use the practice tests What do your practice test scores mean? How to make the best use of feedback from practice tests Other things you can do to improve your numeracy skills Basic numeracy checklist Multiplication matrix 3. Taking Real Tests What to do when taking real tests How to record your answers Taking tests online 4. Number Problem Tests Reviewing your basic numeracy skills Number problem practice tests 5. Data Interpretation Tests (1) Data interpretation practice tests 6. Data Interpretation Tests (2) Data interpretation practice tests 7. Number Sequence Tests Worked examples of common number sequence problems Number sequence practice tests 8. Answers and Explanations