How to Prepare for Quantitative aptitude? When numbers of days are very less
Quantitative Aptitude
Quantitative aptitude will deal with basic of Maths, Quicker Maths also sometimes called as Speed Maths need to know before you face a bank exam. Understanding the exam pattern and prepare a framework for preparations. Remember banking exams have a limited syllabus, this section Q.A is often considered to be very easy but the questions are much confusing, all answers seem to be nearly correct. It is always better to learn the basics of the quicker maths, however below are some tips to prepare for Quantitative aptitude.
One should have a clear idea about the latest question pattern and weightage of marks given to each question and then practice accordingly to score high marks. Try clear sectional cut-off before trying to score high marks in a particular section. Self-assessment and time management are very important.
First let us see topics and marks expected from each topics-
(common both for PO/Clerk Exam and pattern IBPS/SBI Ass. )
Topics Marks
- Simplifications (squares, cubes etc) 5-10 for PO 20-25 for Clerks
- Number series 5 for PO 5 for Clerks
- Data Interpretations/Analysis 20-25 for PO 5-10 for Clerks
- Ratio and Proportion. 2 Marks
- Age Relations and Partnership. 2 Marks
- Percentages. 1 Marks
- Profit & Loss. 1 Marks
- Time and Work, Pipes & Cisterns. 2-3 Marks
- Simple and Compound Interest. 2 Marks
- Average. 1 Marks
- Time and Distance, Boats & Cisterns. 2-4 Marks
- LCM & HCF, Problems on numbers. 2-3 Marks
- Areas 1 Marks
- Volumes. 1 Marks
- Permutations – Combinations. (only for POs) 2-3 Marks
- Probability. (only for POs) 2-3 Marks
How To Score More? For POs
It is evident from the above list, out of 50 questions of Quantitative Aptitude 20 to 25 marks are fromData Interpretations, Probability (Mark 5), Number Series (Mark 5) and 5 to 10 marks fromSimplifications. This ensure that anybody qualify for POs exams with 3 topics in hand to prepare..
It is only your efforts that make things possible just believe in yourself; be confident. The only thing to be done is hard work and practice regularly. Regular practice and confidence are the key points.
How To Score More? Especially For Clerks Exams
Out of 50 questions of Q.A 20 to 25 marks are just from Simplifications
On other hand 4 to 5 marks are from Number Series, another 5 marks are from Data sufficiency, the clerk exam mostly on basic concepts of Maths. Maths book of grade 10th will be useful.
Time is the “factor” without proper time management; we cannot cope up with the stress and pressure of solving so many questions in exam. That’s why we should respect every second.
Q.A will deal with basic maths – algebra, profit loss, percentage problems, arithmetic problems etc., but try to workout only few important topics when time is less (if accessible) try to solve questions ofprevious papers within timeframe, one should make assessment to improve the weaker portions. So collect some previous papers by make them as sets for practice. Our site is got a lot of previous papers in the form of questions bank sets. Don’t forget to practice these sets regularly.
- Simplifications.
- Number series.
- Data sufficiency.
The above mentioned five topics, all are very important clerks topics; avoid topics like Permutations – Combinations and Probability especially meant for POs and also topics like Areas, volumes & LCM, HCF.
Common for Clerk or PO
How to prepare to get very easily around 40 marks?
When preparation time is too less, tryout just three (3) topics
- Simplifications.
- Number series.
- Data Interpretation.
Points To Remember
We recommend you to follow our 3 level approach.
Step: 1. Before learning concepts and solving questions, you need to become a master in Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division.
i) Learn the TABLE up to 20 at least. If you know the tables, you can solve very easily. so, do it.
ii) Learn some Multiplication Tricks.
iii) Know the divisibility Rules.
iv) Learn how to find Square of a number quickly.
v) Learn how to find Cube of a number quickly.
Step: 2. After you complete task 1, then learn the concepts of each and every topic in the syllabus of Bank PO and Clerk Exams.
Step: 3. After 1 and 2, Start practicing previous exam papers. With out knowing the concepts, you will get confused while solving problems. So, follow these steps.
A few difficult topics included in numerical ability section are Time and Work, Time and
Distance, Problems on train, Profit and loss, Ages and Percentages.
Distance, Problems on train, Profit and loss, Ages and Percentages.
To solve the problems in this section you need to work on skills like
1. Quick/speed maths
2. Basic concepts
3. Shortcuts in multiplications
4. Short tricks in each and every topic
5. Logical thinking
6. Finding the right answer from multiple options, without solving the problem
1. Quick/speed maths
2. Basic concepts
3. Shortcuts in multiplications
4. Short tricks in each and every topic
5. Logical thinking
6. Finding the right answer from multiple options, without solving the problem
However people want to start well in advance for bank examination here are few suggestions: