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

Tolley, Harry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749446641 ISBN 13: 9780749446642

Publisher: Kogan Page, 2006

Synopsis

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.

This fully revised new edition of How to Pass Numeracy Tests provides 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.

Essential reading for school leavers, further education college students and those aiming to work in clerical/administration and middle management roles, How to Pass Numeracy Tests will help them to 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.

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About the Author

Harry Tolley was Special Professor in the School of Education at the University of Nottingham who works as a researcher, author and freelance consultant. He is co-author of How to Pass Verbal Reasoning Tests, How to Pass Numeracy Tests, How to Succeed at an Assessment Centre and How to Pass the Police Initial Recruitment Test, all published by Kogan Page.

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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

Edition details

• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0749446641
• ISBN 13: 9780749446642
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 208