Numerical Reasoning Test > Numerical Reasoning Test Guide > Part 1: What maths do I need to know?
Part 1.2: What maths do I need to know?
Numerical tests are not the same as maths exams but you will still need some maths skills - you will be dealing with problems based on numbers after all. Fortunately for those of us with a less than warm relationship with maths the skills you need are far simpler than those expected by maths GCSE.
Maths for numerical tests
Here's a list of the most widely used maths calculations in numerical tests:
If you are unfamiliar or unconfident with any of these maths skills you should focus your time on test practice questions that require the forms of calculation that trouble you. You could also look to use basic maths study aids to supplement your development through the practice questions.
Remember that you will be allowed to use a calculator during the numerical test to complete these calculations.
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- Guide contents
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1: What you're up against
1.1: About numerical tests
1.2: What maths you need
1.3: Critical reasoning
1.4: Top numerical tests -
2: Master test-taking
2.1: Test strategies
2.2: Prepare for your test
2.3: Focus & concentration
2.4: Effective test behaviours
2.5: Online v paper tests
2.6: Why not cheat? -
3: Develop numerical ability
3.1: Key numerical abilities
3.2: Improve your score
3.3: Where else to practice -
4: Your rights as a test-taker
4.1: Employers responsibility
4.2: Tests need adjusting?
4.3: When tests go badly
4.4: Test score outcomes
4.5: Test score feedback?
4.6: A final word
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