My basic numeracy is apparently toss.

[Jazzratt]

I have an interview for college on the 26th of this month which will consist of 15 minutes actual interview (which I'm slightly worried about because I hate talking to people but I've learned plenty of coping strategies and that) and three tests, two literacy (a basic one and some kind of writing task) and one numeracy. As those of you who have read the title of this thread may be able to surmise my concern about the literacy part is minimal; I'm fairly sure I can understand and write English to a "basic" standard. I just took a numeracy test online (http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/tests/mathstest.htm), though, and managed a measly 17/27 correct answers - just short of the minimal acceptable threshold of 18. I feel like a fucking moron. For those playing along at home my incorrect answers were in questions 4, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23.

EDIT: It should be noted that I retook this test while making the thread because I'd forgotten which questions I'd got wrong. In that time I got two additional questions correct, one by accident and one by design. So if you're thinking of posting a peppy, feel good "I'm sure it was just a slip up, you only got one short, you're not a moron" type message you should probably keep that in mind.

Any tips on how I can improve (if at all) in the limited time frame I have?

[praxis1966]

In some states in the US, when folks are either applying to high school equivalency test prep programs or vocational (read: auto mechanics, electrician training, that sort of thing) schools, generally they have to take a screening test called the TABE. It's designed as a diagnostic to find out where your weak areas are in case you need remediation... I found a site online that's geared towards preparation for this test if you're interested.

http://www.testprepreview.com/tabe_practice.htm

EDIT: There's also GED (high school equivalency test) prep on that site as well which may be of some use.

[Comrade J]

I was going to do this but I couldn't find a pen anywhere in my room.

Also, as a revision for remembering how to do everything (percentages, fractions and all that shit) check out the BBC's GCSE maths revision page, which is nicely concise and has various topics so you only have to read about the bits you struggle with.

[gorillafuck]

I'm so bad at math too. It's my worst subject.

[Sir Comradical]

Are there any where you don't know why you got them wrong? You can use a calculator right?

[Jazzratt]

I was going to do this but I couldn't find a pen anywhere in my room. I did the lot in my head, with some aid from my fingers. Come to think of it that may explain why my results were less than splendid. I'll, er, have to find another test or something and retake it with that in mind. If I do considerably better I think that this part:
I feel like a fucking moron of my original post still applies, though for different reasons.


Also, as a revision for remembering how to do everything (percentages, fractions and all that shit) check out the BBC's GCSE maths revision page, which is nicely concise and has various topics so you only have to read about the bits you struggle with. I will look at that. If they haven't updated it much since I last went on it all those years ago when I was finishing secondary school. (As an aside I got a B in maths GCSE which was my maximum grade because I didn't do any of the coursework. Shows what a wanker memory can be.)

[Comrade J]

I did the lot in my head, with some aid from my fingers. Come to think of it that may explain why my results were less than splendid. I'll, er, have to find another test or something and retake it with that in mind. If I do considerably better I think that this part: of my original post still applies, though for different reasons.

:lol:Yeah that probably explains some of it, I just had a look through and I would find some of them pretty difficult without being able to write the numbers down! I'm a bit stoned at the minute anyway, but tomorrow I will give it a go and see how much maths I can actually remember from school.

[PhoenixAsh]

O man..you are going to get pissed.

I am stoned...I actually got bored calculating anything and just started clicking through it after number 4 not even reading the questions and I got 16 correct....


I'll do it again tomorrow.

But yeah...doing this on your fingers alone would be a good score. I could not do that. So kudo's!

[Decolonize The Left]

I have an interview for college on the 26th of this month which will consist of 15 minutes actual interview (which I'm slightly worried about because I hate talking to people but I've learned plenty of coping strategies and that) and three tests, two literacy (a basic one and some kind of writing task) and one numeracy. As those of you who have read the title of this thread may be able to surmise my concern about the literacy part is minimal; I'm fairly sure I can understand and write English to a "basic" standard. I just took a numeracy test online (http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/tests/mathstest.htm), though, and managed a measly 17/27 correct answers - just short of the minimal acceptable threshold of 18. I feel like a fucking moron. For those playing along at home my incorrect answers were in questions 4, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23.

EDIT: It should be noted that I retook this test while making the thread because I'd forgotten which questions I'd got wrong. In that time I got two additional questions correct, one by accident and one by design. So if you're thinking of posting a peppy, feel good "I'm sure it was just a slip up, you only got one short, you're not a moron" type message you should probably keep that in mind.

Any tips on how I can improve (if at all) in the limited time frame I have?

I just took the test. My head hurts.

Your score is 18. Wrong and unanswered responses were: 10, 14, 17, 18, 19, 22, 24, 26 and 27
I guessed on probably 5-8 of the final 10 questions as I was seriously running out of time and couldn't finish the math (hence the wrong answers on 18, 19, 22, 24, 26, and 27).

I think the real key to these sorts of tests is being able to bust out long division, multiplication, and basic mathematical processes (like calculating areas, etc...) easily and in good time. If you can do this, these sorts of tests will be a breeze as all the questions relied solely on your ability to figure out what the calculation would be (say, miles in an hour; or sales in a month, etc...). Once you figure this out (which is really easy for me), it's just simple math (which is really hard for me).

Hope that helps.

- August

[Jazzratt]

Update: I had the test today and this thread looks bloody hilarious in hindsight. The questions were incredibly basic - it was more of a test to see if I could function as an adult without assistance. If I got even one of those questions wrong then I've undiagnosed dyscalcula and should see a professional.

[Ele'ill]

I got the first five right and then accidentally clicked 'get score' instead of 'next question'.

[praxis1966]

The questions were incredibly basic - it was more of a test to see if I could function as an adult without assistance...

Now I really am shocked that you passed. ;)

[Il Medico]

If your score on that test makes you a moron Jazzy, then I am completely brain dead. Though at least three of the questions I can't be blamed for, as I would need to know how many pence equals a pound to do them. Also, I assume this test is meant to be done with only pen and paper (which is how I did it) and not with a calculator, as it would have been ridiculously easy with one.

My score btw:
Your score is 14. Wrong and unanswered responses were: 4, 8, 10, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 26 and 27
:blushing:

[synthesis]

I have an interview for college on the 26th of this month which will consist of 15 minutes actual interview (which I'm slightly worried about because I hate talking to people but I've learned plenty of coping strategies and that)

Klonopin, bro