Introduction

Chapter 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?

Chapter 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 • Mental arithmetic starter exercises

Chapter 3: Taking real tests • What to do when taking real tests • How to record your answers • Taking tests online

Chapter 4: Number problem tests • Reviewing your basic numeracy skills • Number problem practice tests

Chapter 5: Data interpretation tests (1) • Data interpretation practice tests

Chapter 6: Data interpretation tests (2) • Data interpretation practice tests

Chapter 7: Number sequence tests • Worked examples of common number sequence problems • Number sequence practice

Chapter 8: Answers and explanations

Containing an enormous bank of test questions, How to Pass Numeracy Tests provides advice, practice and exercises to help you prepare for the rigorous tests used by employers, helping you to build up speed, accuracy and confidence.

Providing valuable advice on how tests are marked and what you can do to optimize results, it includes practice on:

> data interpretation

> number problems

> group exercises

> number sequences

Including help with fractions, equations, graphs and charts, decimals, percentages as well as detailed answers and explanations, How to Pass Numeracy Tests gives you everything you need to boost your ability and face the challenge head on.