Contents

Introduction

1 A brief guide to selection tests

Why do employers and others use selection tests?

What are selection tests?

What is the difference between fair and unfair selection decisions?

How is fairness achieved in test construction and administration?

How are tests marked?

What types of selection test might you be required to take?

2 How to prepare for taking selection tests

Can practice make a difference?

How to perform to the best of your ability on tests

How to use the practice tests

What do your practice test scores mean?

How to make the best use of feedback from practice tests

Other things you can do to improve your numeracy skills

Basic numeracy checklist

Multiplication matrix

Mental arithmetic starter exercises

3 Taking real tests

What to do when taking real tests

How to record your answers

Taking tests online

4 Number problem tests

Reviewing your basic numeracy skills

Number problem practice tests

5 Data interpretation tests (1)

Data interpretation practice tests

6 Data interpretation tests (2)

Data interpretation practice tests

7 Number sequence tests

Worked examples of common number sequence problems

Number sequence practice tests

8 Answers and explanations

Answers to Mental arithmetic starter exercises

Chapter 4: Number problem tests

Chapter 5: Data interpretation tests (1)

Chapter 6: Data interpretation tests (2)

Chapter 7: Number sequence tests