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Informationen zum Autor 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'. Klappentext The easy way to get practice and excel at numeracy testsWhether 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. Numeracy Tests For Dummies is an accessible one-stop guide to pass these test. Featuring expert advice, instruction, review, and plenty of practise, Numeracy Tests For Dummies will help you succeed.Numeracy Tests For Dummies contains instruction and revision on:* Basic mathematical knowledge and skills* Data interpretation* Quantitative reasoning* Numerical sequencing Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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 ...
