Quantitative Aptitude in the Bank exam is a herculean task for many aspirants. But there are many aspirants who score maximum marks in the Quantitative Aptitude Section. What makes the difference is the strategy for preparation and approach towards every question.
So, in this article, you will come across certain tips which you can inculcate in your strategy for preparing the Quantitative Aptitude Section skillfully.
· Important topics:
Before you start your preparation, you must be familiar with the most scoring topics. Given below are some of the most important topics:
1. Number Series
2. Simplification & Approximation
3. Quadratic Equation
4. Data Interpretation/ Caselet DI
5. Arithmetic Problems
6. Comparing Quantity based Questions
7. Data Sufficiency
· Basic Requirement to crack SBI CLERK EXAM 2020:
Ø To get good control over the calculation, a candidate should learn tables from 1 to 20, squares up to 50, cubes up to 20, and important percentage-fraction conversions.
Ø You must be aware of the BODMAS rule.
Ø Try to learn Vedic mathematics tricks for calculations so that you can solve problems of large numbers without doing cumbersome and time-consuming calculations.
Questions asked in GROUPS OF 5
Given below are the topics from where questions are asked in a group of five:
Ø Number Series
Ø Simplification & Approximation
Ø Quadratic Equation
The questions from the above topic are not longer as compared to other arithmetic questions. So, aspirants just need to know what to do and have to find the solution straight away on seeing the question. An aspirant should attempt these questions first as they are most scoring and can be solved in a few seconds if they have good command over these topics. Practice 5 questions of each type daily in 8 to 10 minutes. Master these topics as they will fetch you good scores.
· DATA INTERPRETATION/ Caselet DI
Then there are these types of questions in which some data is given and you need to understand it and then answer all the questions. These questions require basic knowledge of Percentage, Ratio, and Proportion, Profit and loss, CI and SI, boat and streams and Average. Learn the concept of these topics and apply them in data interpretation and caselet DI questions. Try to solve at least 2 DI sets daily in 6 to 8 minutes.
· ARITHMETIC PROBLEMS
There are arithmetic questions that need a lot of practice. These are the questions that are very diverse and can be asked in many ways. Arithmetic topics require extra attention. So, try to practice at least 30 questions from one topic every day.
· COMPARING QUANTITY BASED QUESTIONS
Comparing Quantity based questions test your knowledge of basic math facts, analytical and problem-solving abilities to solve questions. In each question, instead of solving for a particular value, you need to compare two quantities. At the outset, these questions appear really difficult because of its unfamiliar format. However, if a person practices them well, they are quicker and easier to solve than the other type of math questions.
· DATA SUFFICIENCY
At last, there are the data sufficiency questions that are based on arithmetic topics. To get a good hold on these questions, you should be well versed in arithmetic topics. Many aspirants get confused while answering the question. So, practice a lot to achieve full marks in these questions.
· PRACTICE FROM MINI MOCK TEST
Try to attempt the questions by taking Mini Mock Test. The result and feedback from the Mini Mock Test will make your learning efficient. This will help you to keep a check on your preparation.
· TIME MANAGEMENT
You must plan your strategy according to the time given in the exams. In the IBPS Clerk / SBI Clerk Pre exam, 20 minutes are given to solve 35 questions and in Mains exam, 45 minutes are given to solve 50 questions. So, you have to fix the allotted time to each question. This can only be done when you have practiced ample questions by setting a time limit.
If an aspirant wants to score well in the exam, he/she should try to do the calculation without using the pen as it will save his/her time and also increase the speed of calculation and also can join ONLINE SBI CLERK VIDEO COURSE. This takes a lot of time and practice but when you become a master of it, you would solve every type of quantitative aptitude problem. Apply these tips in your strategy to mold your preparation as per the needs of the exam. And just remember the key to success is to focus on goals, not on obstacles.
So, stay focused and work hard.
Good Luck!!! Author:- The above information over SBI CLERK EXAMINATION is provided by the IBT Institute: BEST SBI CLERK COACHING IN CHANDIGARH.