How to prepare for Numerical Ability for SBI PO EXAM 2018 prelims exam?

Numerical Ability section is one of the complex sections of SBI PO Exam as it involves complex calculations and lot of formulae to be learned and practiced.
SBI PO Prelims question paper has three sections which one has to qualify with sectional cut-off. Therefore one must learn and practice all the subjects involving the SBI PO Exam prelims effectively.
Exam pattern of SBI PO Exam 2018 Prelims is as follows:
S.No. Name of Tests(Objective No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
1 English Language 30 30 Composite time of 1 Hour
2 Numerical Ability 35 35
3 Reasoning Ability 35 35
Total 100 100
Out of 100, 35 marks are allotted to Numerical Ability section and one needs to qualify each section with cut-off or passing marks set by the Bank.
Numerical Ability section should be prepared with competitive study material and lot of concentration while practicing the basic concepts. There are certain tips to be followed to score well in this section these are:
  1. Choose the best study material which is based on the latest exam pattern and syllabus of SBI PO 2018 Exam.
  2. Study one topic each day and learn the basic fundamentals before solving any topic test based on it.
  3. Buy a question bank of reputed author or publication and practice daily from the given test. Daily revision of already covered topics should be done from such question banks. This exercise will help you to evaluate your learning ability.
  4. Join SBI PO ONLINE TEST SERIES and practice full length mock tests and speed tests. These test series are run by reputed educational brands where you get updated test series based on the latest exam pattern and syllabus.
  5. Memorize basic formulae and identities to solve complex calculations with speed and accuracy. These are the short tricks to manage quick calculations to solve questions based on Simplification, addition subtraction, etc.
  6. Before adopting any short trick clear the mathematic basics and then practice it. Always seek the help of the subject expert to understand the difficult topics to gain confidence in Numerical ability section.
  7. Identify your strong and weak topics and make a list of those. Then plan your studies accordingly and give more attention to weak topics.
  8. Instead of making a comprehensive time table to study make a smart time table. Start your studies by learning tables of numbers, perfect squares and cubes. It will give you a smart start while practicing complex calculations.
  9. Do not make any guess work while attempting tests. Attempt only those questions whose concepts are clear in your mind. Make the habit of attempting the questions with accuracy or else you have to face negative marking.
  10. Practice time management as it is the prime concern to attempt online tests. Online test does not allow any single second to attempt the question. The portal has a timer fixed so be careful with your time.
Above all practice as many hours as you can, it is the prime need to master Numerical Ability section. This strategy is open for both those who are doing self-study and those who are undergoing BANK PO COACHING IN CHANDIGARH or elsewhere.
Hope this strategy will help you score well in your forthcoming SBI PO Exam prelims.

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