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i struggle with the numerical tests that are out there. i dont have a very good mathmatical mind. what tips are there to improve my basic maths and help me to understand the questions that are asked in these tests?

If you really struggle with basic mathematics, it may be worth considering resitting your GSCE Maths.  I know lots of people who have and found it really helped.

i would just stay clear of the schemes with numerical tests. i personally think the numerical test are impossible and it infuriates me that they have to judge your ability to do a completely normal job on the fact that you can pass thier ridiculous test.

Only problem i have with any testing is if it has no relevancy to the role. Also, it kind of devalues your degree if you do an english lit or maths degree then asked to do a literacy or numerical test. Seems a waste of time.

there are loads of sites that you are able to practice these numerical tests at. SHL is a well know one, why not try that

I don't like these tests! I think they're unfair on people who aren't so mathematically-minded. And they hardly ever have any bearing on whether you'd be able to do the job! I can understand if your job was going to involve a lot of calculations but if it wasn't, what's the point?!

I found this really good website called practiceaptitudetests.com where you can practice numerical reasoning tests exactly like the ones used by employers.  I practiced the questions and passed all my numerical reasoning tests at assessment centres.

Thanks MrJerry, here is an another link that I found out to be very useful.. http://www2.hull.ac.uk/Student/study_advice/mathematicsresources.aspx ..

I agree with most as I find it hard to justify the use of such time crunching and calculative mathematics for jobs.. A better way of assesment is always welcomed..

I hold a similar opinion to everyone, I am not that mathematically minded and do not enjoy doing these tests. I've practiced for hours on end to try and improve my scores, but very rarely do I get through the online numerical tests.

Unfortunately I see these tests as another way of quickly filtering candidates out who might otherwise be well qualified for the relevant job scheme but have problems with the numerical tests. I found I performed better on these tests in a paper format at an assessment centre rather than online!

I would try out Graduates First website - real handy tips and advice on psychometric tests and interview guidance. http://www.graduatesfirst.com/

Has anyone tried the numerical tests on <a href="http://www.assessmentday.co.uk">www.assessmentday.co.uk</a>?
I have just bought them and they seem to be very similar to shl type tests.

Has anyone ever had to complete a numerical test for a position which you wouldn't have thought required it?

The numercial tests can be quite hard, but what I found from my own experience, is that practice is everything.

I found many free numercial tests online just by googling it. The questions have a tendency to be similar, thus the more you practice, the better you will get. I hadn't had maths for many years, and passed the tests fine after some practice. The ones I did concentrated on percentages, exchange rates, some stock exchange, understanding graphs and figures as well as some basic maths.

Maybe your career service centre has some pointers for you? Mine had several books which I used to practice.

Good luck everyone!

Numerical tests are especially hard if you're not doing a math related degree, or didn't do maths at A level.

I found this page useful http://www.graduate-consulting.com/Applications/online-tests , it has examples and tips about how to do all types of aptitude tests.

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Here are the numerical reasoning tests to practice

<a href="http://www.practiceaptitudetests.com/numerical-reasoning-tests.htm">http://www.practiceaptitudetests.com/numerical-reasoning-tests.htm/</a>