The easy way to get practice and excel at numeracy tests
Whether you’re looking for a new job, applying
to certain university courses, or attempting to join the
military, you’re increasingly likely to face a numeracy test
as part of the screening process. And the only way to prepare for a
numeracy test is practise. Numeracy Tests For Dummies is an
accessible one-stop guide to pass these test. Featuring expert
advice, instruction, review, and plenty of practise, Numeracy
Tests For Dummies will help you succeed.
Numeracy Tests For Dummies
contains instruction and revision on:
* Basic mathematical knowledge and skills
* Data interpretation
* Quantitative reasoning
* Numerical sequencing
Tabella dei contenuti
Introduction 1
Part I: Preparing for Your Numeracy Test 7
Chapter 1: Getting Started 9
Chapter 2: Putting a Practice Plan Together 25
Chapter 3: Tackling Test Day 37
Part II: A Whistle-Stop Tour of the Maths You Need 51
Chapter 4: Refreshing Your Basic Maths 53
Chapter 5: Blitzing Beyond the Basics 73
Chapter 6: Mastering Mental Arithmetic 91
Chapter 7: Reaching Into Real-World Maths 107
Chapter 8: Interpreting Data 125
Part III: Practice Tests 143
Chapter 9: Mental Arithmetic Tests 145
Chapter 10: Testing Real-World Maths 171
Chapter 11: Data Handling Tests 201
Chapter 12: Advanced Data Handling Tests 237
Chapter 13: Mixed Tests 255
Part IV: The Part of Tens 281
Chapter 14: Ten Ways To Find A Sense Of Calm While Studying 283
Chapter 15: Ten Ways To Motivate Yourself To Study 289
Chapter 16: Ten Tips For Tackling Tough Test Questions 297
Chapter 17: Ten Ways To Make Your Exam Easier 303
Index 309
Circa l’autore
Colin Beveridge, Ph D, holds a doctorate in mathematics from the University of St Andrews. He gave up a position as a researcher at Montana State University (working with NASA, among other projects) to become a full-time maths tutor, helping adults and GCSE, A-level, and university students overcome their fear of maths – a position he finds ‘far more enjoyable than real work’.
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