{"product_id":"numeracy-tests-for-dummies-isbn-9781119953180","title":"Numeracy Tests For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe easy way to get practice and excel at numeracy tests\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhether 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. \u003ci\u003eNumeracy Tests For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is an accessible one-stop guide to pass these test. Featuring expert advice, instruction, review, and plenty of practise, \u003ci\u003eNumeracy Tests For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will help you succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNumeracy Tests For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e contains instruction and revision on:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic mathematical knowledge and skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eData interpretation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuantitative reasoning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNumerical sequencing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Preparing for Your Numeracy Test 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Getting Started 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Putting a Practice Plan Together 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Tackling Test Day 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: A Whistle-Stop Tour of the Maths You Need 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Refreshing Your Basic Maths 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Blitzing Beyond the Basics 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Mastering Mental Arithmetic 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Reaching Into Real-World Maths 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Interpreting Data 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Practice Tests 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Mental Arithmetic Tests 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Testing Real-World Maths 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Data Handling Tests 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Advanced Data Handling Tests 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Mixed Tests 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: The Part of Tens 281\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Ten Ways To Find A Sense Of Calm While Studying 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Ten Ways To Motivate Yourself To Study 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Ten Tips For Tackling Tough Test Questions 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten Ways To Make Your Exam Easier 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eColin Beveridge\u003c\/b\u003e, 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'.  \u003cb\u003eThe quick, easy way to master maths and conquer any numeracy test with ease\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eJust 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, \u003ci\u003eNumeracy Tests For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow 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\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eDivide and conquer – reacquaint yourself with the basics and discover quick-calculation techniques\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake their measure – recognise the correct answers more quickly\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eGive them no quarter – set yourself up for success with simple explanations and real-world examples\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePut the odds in your favour – get to grips with easy techniques for working out different types of problems in a jiffy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractise, practise, practise – a range of practice tests help you to get comfortable with taking numeracy tests\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn overview of common numeracy tests\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eA guide to figuring out what you know already and what you need to work on\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTricks for handling basicmaths problems\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe best ways to conquer fractions, decimals and percentages\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eA review of weights, measures, rates and metric conversions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips on reading charts, tables and graphs at a glance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGo to Dummies.com for videos, step-by-step examples, how-to articles or to shop!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify your strengths and weaknesses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview essential maths concepts\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest your skills with practice problems\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989702197477,"sku":"NP9781119953180","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119953180.jpg?v=1761785166","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/numeracy-tests-for-dummies-isbn-9781119953180","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}