The easy way to get practice and excel at numeracy tests Whether you're looking for a new job, applying to certain university courses, or attempting to join the military, you're increasingly likely to face a numeracy test as part of the screening process. And the only way to prepare for a numeracy test is practise.

Introduction 1 Part I: Preparing for Your Numeracy Test 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started 9 Chapter 2: Putting a Practice Plan Together 25 Chapter 3: Tackling Test Day 37 Part II: A Whistle-Stop Tour of the Maths You Need 51 Chapter 4: Refreshing Your Basic Maths 53 Chapter 5: Blitzing Beyond the Basics 73 Chapter 6: Mastering Mental Arithmetic 91 Chapter 7: Reaching Into Real-World Maths 107 Chapter 8: Interpreting Data 125 Part III: Practice Tests 143 Chapter 9: Mental Arithmetic Tests 145 Chapter 10: Testing Real-World Maths 171 Chapter 11: Data Handling Tests 201 Chapter 12: Advanced Data Handling Tests 237 Chapter 13: Mixed Tests 255 Part IV: The Part of Tens 281 Chapter 14: Ten Ways To Find A Sense Of Calm While Studying 283 Chapter 15: Ten Ways To Motivate Yourself To Study 289 Chapter 16: Ten Tips For Tackling Tough Test Questions 297 Chapter 17: Ten Ways To Make Your Exam Easier 303 Index 309

The quick, easy way to master maths and conquer any numeracy test with ease Just when you thought you'd put maths behind you once and for all, along comes a numeracy test to challenge your wits and your patience. Never fear, Numeracy Tests For Dummies is here! Whether you're in the running for a great new job, applying to university, or planning to sign up for the military, this book gives you the expert guidance and the practise you need to ace the test. Know thy enemy – learn about the various types of numeracy tests and what's in them, as well as how to prepare yourself to face one Divide and conquer – reacquaint yourself with the basics and discover quick-calculation techniques Take their measure – recognise the correct answers more quickly Give them no quarter – set yourself up for success with simple explanations and real-world examples Put the odds in your favour – get to grips with easy techniques for working out different types of problems in a jiffy Practise, practise, practise – a range of practice tests help you to get comfortable with taking numeracy tests Open the book and find: An overview of common numeracy tests A guide to figuring out what you know already and what you need to work on Tricks for handling basicmaths problems The best ways to conquer fractions, decimals and percentages A review of weights, measures, rates and metric conversions Tips on reading charts, tables and graphs at a glance Go to Dummies.com for videos, step-by-step examples, how-to articles or to shop! Learn to: Identify your strengths and weaknesses Review essential maths concepts Test your skills with practice problems