Tag Archives: numerical reasoning

You are looking at a grid of shapes. Some are shaded, others are empty, and one box is missing. The answer is somewhere among the options below, but where do you start?

Instead of asking which answer looks right, try asking a more useful question: What changes, what stays the same, and which rule explains the pattern?

That is the approach we will use in this guide. You will learn what abstract reasoning tests assess, how to work through them systematically, and how to prepare. Five original practice examples will show you the method in action.

Numerical reasoning tests are one of the most common—and often underestimated—parts of the hiring process.

Whether you’re applying for a graduate role, an internship, or a professional position, there’s a good chance you’ll face one. And while the math itself isn’t usually advanced, the way it’s tested can catch many candidates off guard.

In this guide, you’ll learn what numerical reasoning tests are, why they’re challenging, and how to improve your performance.