How to Pass Numeracy Tests
Test Your Knowledge of Number Problems, Data Interpretation Tests and Number Sequences
2nd Edition
Published on 1. August 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-7494-3437-3 (ISBN)
Description
Candidates for selection and promotion interviews by large employers will find that numeracy tests are second in use only to verbal reasoning (word-power) tests.
Numeracy tests call for the ability to add, subtract, divide and multiply, usually without the aid of calculators, and to interpret numerical data.
Familiarity with test procedures in advance will increase confidence. This book will help anyone preparing for selection tests containing a numerical element. This new expanded edition offers information, practical advice and many new practice tests (as well as the answers, to allow self-assessment). It deals with the three common types of numeracy test:
number problems
number sequences
data interpretation.
Based on the author's work preparing candidates for the uniformed services and the Civil Service entrance examinations, this book will prove invaluable to all who apply for jobs, promotion or training.
Numeracy tests call for the ability to add, subtract, divide and multiply, usually without the aid of calculators, and to interpret numerical data.
Familiarity with test procedures in advance will increase confidence. This book will help anyone preparing for selection tests containing a numerical element. This new expanded edition offers information, practical advice and many new practice tests (as well as the answers, to allow self-assessment). It deals with the three common types of numeracy test:
number problems
number sequences
data interpretation.
Based on the author's work preparing candidates for the uniformed services and the Civil Service entrance examinations, this book will prove invaluable to all who apply for jobs, promotion or training.
More details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 135 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7494-3437-3 (9780749434373)
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Harry Tolley
How to Pass Numeracy Tests
Test Your Knowledge of Number Problems, Data Interpretation Tests and Number Sequences
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04/2006
3rd Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€31.13
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H. Tolley | Ken Thomas
How to Pass Numeracy Tests
Book
12/1995
Kogan Page Ltd
€29.89
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Person
Ken Thomas
Ken Thomas was Principal Lecturer in Education Management at the Hong Kong Institute of Education, and is now a Chartered Psychologist and author. He is co-author of How to Pass Verbal Reasoning Tests, How to Pass Numeracy Tests and How to Pass the Police Initial Recruitment Test, all published by Kogan Page.
Ken Thomas was Principal Lecturer in Education Management at the Hong Kong Institute of Education, and is now a Chartered Psychologist and author. He is co-author of How to Pass Verbal Reasoning Tests, How to Pass Numeracy Tests and How to Pass the Police Initial Recruitment Test, all published by Kogan Page.
Content
Introduction 1. A Brief Guide to Selection Tests Why do employers 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 4. Number Problem Tests Number problems Number problem tests: answers 5. Data Interpretation Tests (1) Data interpretation Data interpretation tests: answers 6. Data Interpretation Tests (2) Data interpretation tests: answers 7. Number Sequence Tests Number sequences Number sequence tests: answers Number sequences: worked examples