Number of questions: 36

Time limit: 24 minutes

Average time per question: 40 seconds

This section assesses your ability to:

• Interpret and analyse information quickly and accurately.

• Solve basic mental maths problems.

• Use estimation and approximation for time-efficiency.

• Critically evaluate numerical data presented in various formats including tables, charts and graphs etc.

Common student struggles

• Over-relying on full calculations instead of using approximation or estimation to save time

• Writing out every step, which wastes time in a fast-paced section

• Incorrect unit conversions (e.g. grams to kilograms, minutes to hours)

• Forgetting basic formulas, such as areas of circles and triangles etc.

• Misreading or ignoring units

The main question types in Quantitative Reasoning are:

• Percentages & Percentage Change

• Ratios & Proportional Reasoning

• Currency Conversion & Units

• Speed, Distance & Time

• Data Interpretation (Tables, Graphs, Charts)

• Basic Algebra & Equations