The Quantitative Reasoning Subtest
The Quantitative Reasoning subtest assesses a candidate's ability to solve numerical problems. This subtest requires the candidate to
solve problems by extracting relevant information from tables and other numerical presentations. It assumes familiarity with numbers to
the standard of a good pass at GCSE but the problems to be solved are less to do with numerical facility and more to do with problem solving
(i.e. knowing what information to use and how to manipulate it using simple calculations and ratios). Hence it measures reasoning using numbers
as a vehicle rather than measuring a facility with numbers.
In this subtest, some of the items may present additional supporting information in the form of tables, charts and graphs. For each, you may be presented with four items that relate to that table, chart or graph. For each item, there are five answer options to choose from. Your task is to choose the best option. A calculator is available for use in this section.
Summary:
| Time |
Items |
| 23 minutes (one minute for instruction and twenty-two minutes for items) |
36 items associated with tables, charts, and/or graphs |
