Numeracy Tests For Dummies

Colin Beveridge, PhD, holds a doctorate in mathematics from the University of St Andrews. He gave up a position as a researcher at Montana State University (working with NASA, among other projects) to become a full-time maths tutor, helping adults and GCSE, A-level, and university students overcome their fear of maths – a position he finds 'far more enjoyable than real work'.

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

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