How to Pass Numerical Reasoning Tests
A Step-by-Step Guide to Learning Key Numeracy Skills
1st Edition
Published on 3. May 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-7494-3958-3 (ISBN)
Description
Numerical reasoning or data interpretation tests are an increasingly popular way of assessing candidates at an early stage of the job application process. They represent a considerable challenge to many and the prospect of facing one can be daunting.
How to Pass Numerical Reasoning Tests is designed to help those candidates lacking practice or confidence. An overview of the basics is followed by a step-by-step guide to the skills you need to master before taking such a test, including:
fractions and decimals;
rates;
percentages;
ratios and proportions.
There are also worked examples to help your understanding, and once you have practised you can measure your progress with a mock test. Preparation plays a large part in determining your level of success, and this book will help you to face the rigours of a numerical reasoning test with confidence.
How to Pass Numerical Reasoning Tests is designed to help those candidates lacking practice or confidence. An overview of the basics is followed by a step-by-step guide to the skills you need to master before taking such a test, including:
fractions and decimals;
rates;
percentages;
ratios and proportions.
There are also worked examples to help your understanding, and once you have practised you can measure your progress with a mock test. Preparation plays a large part in determining your level of success, and this book will help you to face the rigours of a numerical reasoning test with confidence.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 135 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7494-3958-3 (9780749439583)
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Learning Key Numeracy Skills
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Heidi Smith
Heidi Smith is a freelance consultant with extensive experience as an education and training specialist. Her area of academic expertise is in the transition economies of the former Soviet Union. She is currently seconded from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office to the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe.
Heidi Smith is a freelance consultant with extensive experience as an education and training specialist. Her area of academic expertise is in the transition economies of the former Soviet Union. She is currently seconded from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office to the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe.