Numerical Reasoning Tests – Maths for Interviews
What are Numerical Reasoning Tests?
Numerical Reasoning Tests are tests set by employers to test potential employees for their skills in dealing with numbers quickly and accurately. The tests check for the ability to interpret data and graphs, and often contain questions on percentages, ratios, number sequences and currency conversion.
They are usually set via computer, with a short amount of time to answer a lot of questions. Numerical Reasoning Tests are used as a pre-screening for interviews – if you don’t achieve a minimum grade you will not be invited to the interview stage.
Further tests can be set during interviews.
"I approached Nicola to help me improve the skills required to pass numerical reasoning tests for graduate schemes. She was very friendly and professional and made the effort to fit me in as soon as she could. After a few sessions I felt much more confident in my ability and passed the required tests. She explains things very clearly and I'd highly recommend her tutoring service."
"I was able to get through the maths section ok, only one question that slightly stumped me!
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"I felt it went really well. I really enjoyed the RANRA section. They were all questions we had worked through before so there was nothing unexpected. A couple I got flustered on, but I picked an answer then flagged- and actually had enough time to return to. I didn't run out of time this go!
So thank you, lots of the techniques definitely helped. I am feeling very confident, so fingers crossed!"
How to prepare for Numerical Reasoning Tests
– Which Numerical Reasoning Test Supplier?
They are not all the same, although the concepts tested are the same. Find out the Numerical Reasoning Test Supplier for the interview you are going for.
This is a list of known Numerical Reasoning Test Suppliers, with links to their websites
– Cubiks
– Kenexa (now known as Watson Talent from IBM)
– Saville
– SHL
– Talent Q
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– Print out sample questions, try to tackle first on paper
Make sure you understand how to answer the questions, initially without the pressure of limited time. Questions often look harder to handle on-screen, but familiarity with the format can help.
– Use the online practice tests for that supplier
Most test suppliers provide online practice tests. Use them and practise lots
Another source of practice tests is JobTestPrep where they have some free resources too.
– Where are your weaknesses?
Look at those maths topics you are struggling with. Are you up to speed with your mental arithmetic? Although calculators are usually allowed, can you work quickly without relying completely on one?
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I have helped students prepare for numerical reasoning tests (maths for interviews) and pass.
With the material appropriate for your Numerical Reasoning Test supplier, I help you decipher and understand how to answer the questions.
I offer tips and strategies on how to speed up your methods and make sure your techniques are reliable. Perhaps there are fewer steps than you realise, or maybe you need a more structured approach so that you don’t lose track of the calculations.
If there are areas you are unfamiliar or unsure of, I demonstrate how to do, and boost your confidence when you find out you can do them.
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My name is Nicola Bhalerao and I am a private tutor based in Warwick. Since 2013, I have provided one-to-one tuition for children and adults. I specialise in maths tutoring, but cater for different requests, ranging from 11+ / entrance exams to various uses of maths, e.g. : interviews, job promotions, GCSE retakes, Functional Skills, nursing, teaching – any situation where confidence in maths is required.
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"Nicola has been very supportive by helping me to fill in the blanks left over from my high school education. This has been crucial to improving my confidence in mathematics"
"I was lacking confidence in maths. Nicola was a fantastic teacher and really helped to improve my technique and approach to maths problems. She is patient, understanding and friendly"
"She was very friendly and professional. After a few sessions I felt much more confident in my ability and passed the numerical reasoning tests. She explains things very clearly"
"Nicola was a patient tutor, always helpful in answering any questions I had. I’d always found maths quite a scary subject, but through Nicola's tutoring I found I built confidence with the subject"
"Nicola has been very supportive by helping me to fill in the blanks left over from my high school education. This has been crucial to improving my confidence in mathematics"
"I was lacking confidence in maths. Nicola was a fantastic teacher and really helped to improve my technique and approach to maths problems. She is patient, understanding and friendly"
"She was very friendly and professional. After a few sessions I felt much more confident in my ability and passed the numerical reasoning tests. She explains things very clearly"
"Nicola was a patient tutor, always helpful in answering any questions I had. I’d always found maths quite a scary subject, but through Nicola's tutoring I found I built confidence with the subject"