QTS Numeracy Test 02 (Mental Arithmetic) - Solutions in 18 Seconds!

[@connorfarren4605]

I passed my numeracy first time this morning! I've been stressing so much and it's been keeping me up all night for weeks! Honestly don't think I would have passed without your videos! Thanks again and keep up the amazing work!

[@ganumerical1914]

well done connor. bet it feels great to get it out of the way ☺

[@isssi]

I just wanted to say thank you for your videos! Today I passed my numeracy test and I wouldn't have done it without you!

[@taylordot8431]

Thanks for this. I really struggled with the test first time round, not because I didn't know how to do it, but because the countdown made me panic and get stuff muddled. Honestly I think half the battle is trying not to waste any time looking at the clock and screaming internally. This was helpful.

[@fleeping]

I rarely comment on youtube, but I wanted to say thank you for your videos. I passed on my first attempt today thanks to you!

[@hunnybunny72]

They're a great help! I'll be telling the PGCE course leader to recommend them for sure! Fingers crossed I'll be ok - I just got 25/28 on a practice. Thanks!

[@antonygreenhill924]

These videos with the timer are brill! getting the answer isn't hard... its getting it in the fastest way possible. All the other instructors videos show you how to get to the solution but it takes them 5mins or more :-s

[@alib7645]

Thank you very much for your reply and support. I will continue to go over your videos to build my confidence and speed. The videos are great by the way and its true what people are saying, your calm approach helps a lot. Many thanks and I will keep you updated.

[@candydustdust844]

I am eternally grateful for all of these videos. I passed my test on Monday 😃Thank you so so so so much for these helpful videos they explain things in detail and are easy to understand (even the nightmare questions). I have been avoiding the maths for ages but I bit the bullet and hey presto. For those who are going to do the test I would say make sure you are getting more than 60% on the practise (Andy will help you 🙄 ) and you will be fine. During my test i was asked lots of bar and pie chart questions and I had to subtract decimals rather than multiply or divide. Good Luck 👍🙄

[@ganumerical1914]

thats great, congrats!

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[@sineadnicholson]

Your videos are really helpful thank you for taking the time to make them. I used them over the summer to help revise for my qts test and passed on my first attempt :)

[@fl12396]

Thank you for uploading this video. I was doing this test at the same speed and was very happy that I was able to get most of the questions right. Your videos are excellent.

[@the89bo]

Brilliant videos, my test is next Tuesday and I'm beginning to feel more confident. Thank you!!!!!

[@bianca66porter]

I passed today and it was definitely with your help. Thank you!

[@ganumerical1914]

bianca66porter well done 😀

[@rajivlgupta]

Brilliant videos and I hope the actual test will have same sorts of questions....thanks

[@elliehope3548]

Passed today, thank you so much! Your videos were so useful :)

[@ganumerical1914]

Ellie Hope woop! 😎

[@ganumerical1914]

Xavier Lance not in the mental section but from q13 onwards you get to choose when to move on Good luck!

[@orangeenfant3629]

thank you for these - really help demonstrate how quickly I need to work out each question

[@rockinemi]

Thank you so much! It's sometimes tricky to understand how to work out the methods using typed up hints on the internet so this really helped me. Got my test on valentines day...lucky me.

[@Oksanalari]

I love your videos! I think they are the best on the internet! Thank you so much!

[@ganumerical1914]

Wow, thanks but I think 'Charlie bit my finger' is the best KZbin video! Charlie bit my finger - again !

[@anafleitas2988]

You're an excellent tutor, a generous and kind person and on top of that have a great sense of humour!!! Thanks for all your great videos!! They're getting me there, hopefully ha.

[@adeolaolatunde189]

I have my test in December and I’m so nervous about it. I’m so glad I found these videos.

[@ganumerical1914]

QueenieLovesPancakes 08 keep up the regular practice and you will do great!

[@adeolaolatunde189]

I finally passed it!! And it’s mostly thanks to your wonderful videos!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR HELP!! 😁❤️

[@gsnjpn]

you are a really top guy for doing this mate, thanks a lot, I have my test in a few hours and this has really helped calm the nerves!

[@ganumerical1914]

Glad to hear it! Did you pass the real test? Any awkward or unusual questions come up?

[@gsnjpn]

I did indeed! It was actually easier than the past papers, no awkward questions, just straightforward percentages and things

[@DaNigerianPrince]

My name is Junior and I'm resting the test again in may the the videos are really helping me lets just hope I can pass it this time around

[@beigelover95]

I PASSED TODAY (did my 1st attempt yday but I didnt let that 3 mark failure stop me). just so happy and I have to give some of the credit to these videos xx

[@chukkasian]

I've been revising for what seems like an eternity. Had my 2nd attempt today and failed by 5 marks but completely ran out of time on the calculator section, which I found even more difficult than the mental arthritic section. Can't believe it, feel totally gutted, not to mention drained! Any advice as to what I can do next? Also do , do 1-1 private tutoring by any chance? Need all the help I can get right about now. :-(

[@kimberlydunn2627]

Thankyou! been revising for QTS since September 2012 (it is now May 2013) and test this week! Like you said..I did not get results over night and to be honest it is all my own pressure as I can do the maths! Question 11) was the pain for me! don't know what I was doing haha but you've explained it for me! Pleased the say the others I finished working out before you :P bearing in mind your writing on a screen not a piece of paper! haha Thank you

[@hunnybunny72]

Don't expect success overnight? I'm taking the test tomorrow LOL! Great videos!

[@tamsin192]

Thanks so much your videos are brilliant! I just passed my numeracy test. Just to make people aware, in the questions that came up there were lots of very large figures (i.e 10's of 1000's- referring to national exam results rather than class or school level) which I hadn't come across in practice so it threw me a bit. Also lots on cumulative frequency in calculator paper.

[@ganumerical1914]

Nice one! Glad to be of use. Please let your Uni and classmates know about the videos too :-)

[@donturjawhurt]

This is so good. I hope I can replicate in the test!!

[@hunnybunny72]

It's all good, I passed!! Thanks SO much for these videos!

[@PKing28]

Thank you so much... All of your video's helped me pass today :)

[@davidsnelling2655]

Thank you for uploading these videos. The practice tests are very poor at giving feedback on questions you have answered incorrectly. Thankfully with the use of your videos I can analyse the questions I am getting wrong and learn better ways for calculating the answers within the time limit. I have my test booked for 3 days time so wish me luck.

[@ganumerical1914]

Well done and congratulations! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@ereads136]

Hi! Thank you so much for these videos! They helped me a lot - and I passed today! :D

[@ganumerical1914]

Keep up the practice Junior, you'll get there!

[@chukkasian]

Thank you so much for these videos, such a great help. Quick and easy methods. Now just got to remember the techniques. Got my exam on Weds, after failing one already. Fingers crossed. Eeeek. :-\

[@jeannehatangimana2421]

VERY HELPFUL ESPECIALLY FOR THE SPEED

[@ganumerical1914]

Thanks Jeanne, glad to be of help!

[@ganumerical1914]

Thanks, best of luck for your test!

[@CarolPrice4p]

Thank you for posting!

[@msjamaica978]

very useful.... so grateful

[@AH-yy4zd]

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[@theinzwin]

Thank you. It's a great help. Thank you :)

[@ganumerical1914]

Sorry to hear that. Try to keep positive. We offer online support via our e-learning site and also face to face group revision classes - see our website for more details

[@nicolablackmore7937]

Brilliant ! Thank you 😊

[@niallkearney3328]

Very helpful!!

[@toniiking7417]

Just did qts maths and was so hard can you do more questions on mental and written arithmetic thank you

[@ganumerical1914]

Hi, sorry to hear that. Im currently creating a new batch a tests based on student feedback. Wont be complete for a little while though but i do plan on making a few stand alone videos for youtube. Do you remember any specific questions that were tough?

[@ganumerical1914]

Phew! Happy to hear that, well done :-)

[@ganumerical1914]

oops! Well I hope you're a quick learner and the video helps boost your confidence at least a little for your test. Good luck :-)

[@Winceyy]

Thank you!! Thank you!!!!

[@tishadcfc]

Thankyou so much for these- Question 11 confused me a little bit.. Could you explain it further please? I thought you would of had to find 2/5 of the £120, not £100 ?

[@jackgleeson8321]

what would be the keys things to revise to complete this section?

[@lloydlewis7003]

I can't find any info on when/where /how to book the face to face on the website..?

[@barrasse]

Hi, Can you take notes in with you? Such as certain decimals, %'s and fractions? Might sound a silly questions, but I can't find anything to suggest otherwise.

[@ganumerical1914]

you are provided with pwncil abd paper and no you cant take anything in with you but you can begin writing notes during the practice question

[@ganumerical1914]

Congrats! Thanks for posting :-)

[@toniiking7417]

Can you do more videos please

[@ganumerical1914]

Hi, look out for a new video this Sunday!

[@xsteph2009]

Does anyone now if you are allowed to write out your workings on a piece of paper when doing this mental arithmetic test?

[@ganumerical1914]

Hi, yes you are provided with a slightly larger than A4 sized piece of laminated card to use for the test. Best to ask for 2 or 3 in advance before you begin as you can't rub out workings.

[@noachjonathan]

Failed my first test by 7 marks. Really worried about the next one. Is there any way you could do a video purely on quick methods?

[@ganumerical1914]

Hi, sure we have loads of practice tests with worked solutions focusing on the short cut methods on our e-learning site, including practice tests just on money questions and conversion questions (km to miles, euros to pounds, etc...). To access it click the first link above.

[@ganumerical1914]

Best of luck Kimberly, I'm sure you'll pass with flying colours! Let us know the good news when you pass.

[@Oksanalari]

Why cannot we wipe out our writings of the boards? Is it a white plastic board? Do you mean we are not allowed to rub off or we cannot do it because "erasers" are not provided?

[@ganumerical1914]

Hi, it's very annoying but students are only provided a double sided laminated piece of card to use for workings which does not erase if you try rubbing anything out. Best advice is to ask them for 2 or 3 cards before you start.

[@ganumerical1914]

Fingers crossed! Quick is the important part with this silly exam. Good luck.

[@alib7645]

Hi. I have taken the Numeracy test twice and failed. The first by 2 marks and the second by 3 marks. When I keep practicing with all practice materials including yours I am getting almost all right. I don't understand why I am failing. I am not a lover of maths but I do get the level of maths they are asking for. I am now petrified to take the test again as this may mean i'm out for 2 yrs if I fail again. I don't know whether to wait or get back in there as i'm not sure what else to revise. Also my nerves are really getting to me the longer I wait. Please help:-(

[@ganumerical1914]

Hi Ali, for many students dealing with nerves is the biggest issue with this test. Practicing the short cut methods, especially for the mental section, in test conditions will help, so if possible try to find a place with no distractions to focus on this. Unless you have been given a deadline within which to pass I would not rush in to taking the test again. Take heart in knowing that you are nearly there!

[@shoutxiao5459]

Omg, how do these test can actually be beneficial to the pure maths? It 's just some conversions and tricks. No geometric question or equations. It feels like an English listening test in IELTS. Come on, who designed these questions?

[@DavidSmith-vv4iw]

What I like the most about these videos is that the narrator is just as disgusted with this horrendous test as the watching participants are. All those who have passed with never forget this disgusting means of evaluating the worthiness of a human having an ability to teach.