How to Pass Numeracy Tests : Test Your Knowledge of Number Problems, Data Interpretation Tests and Number Sequences

by Tolley, Harry

• ISBN13: 9780749457068
• ISBN10: 0749457066
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-09-28
• Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd

Summary

candidates are increasingly likely to face psychometric tests as part of selection and assessment procedures. numeracy tests are amongst the most common forms of assessment, and many people find them a real challenge. how to pass numeracy testsprovides practical advice and plenty of new practice questions to help candidates gain the skills and confidence to succeed. it deals with the three most common types of intermediate level numeracy test: data interpretation, number problems and number sequences. how to pass numeracy tests will help job-seekers become familiar with the types of test used, learn to work under the pressure of time and improve test technique so that marks are not lost through simple errors.

Author Biography

Dr. Harry Tolley is a Special Professor in the School of Education at the University of Nottingham, as well as a researcher, author and freelance consultant.  He is co-author of many best-selling titles such as How to Pass Verbal Reasoning Tests (published by Kogan Page).  Dr. Ken Thomas taught Education Management at the Hong Kong Institute of Education, and is now a psychologist and author.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
A brief guide to selection tests	p. 5
Why do employers and others use selection tests?	p. 5
What are selection tests?	p. 6
What is the difference between fair and unfair selection decisions?	p. 6
How is fairness achieved in test construction and administration?	p. 8
How are tests marked?	p. 10
What types of selection test might you be required to take?	p. 11
How to prepare for taking selection tests	p. 14
Can practice make a difference?	p. 14
How to perform to the best of your ability on tests	p. 15
How to use the practice tests	p. 16
What do your practice test scores mean?	p. 19
How to make the best use of feedback from practice tests	p. 20
Other things you can do to improve your numeracy skills	p. 21
Basic numeracy checklist	p. 22
Multiplication matrix	p. 23
Mental arithmetic starter exercises	p. 24
Taking real tests	p. 26
What to do when taking real tests	p. 26
How to record your answers	p. 28
Taking tests online	p. 29
Number problem tests	p. 31
Reviewing your basic numeracy skills	p. 35
Number problem practice tests	p. 37
Data interpretation tests (1)	p. 67
Data interpretation practice tests	p. 69
Data interpretation tests (2)	p. 99
Data interpretation practice tests	p. 101
Number sequence tests	p. 133
Worked examples of common number sequence problems	p. 135
Number sequence practice tests	p. 144
Answers and explanations	p. 160
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