Basic Number Skills (Questions 1-4)
These opening questions test your foundation number skills - the building blocks you absolutely need to master. Converting percentages to decimals (38% = 0.38) and identifying fractions from diagrams are classic starters that build your confidence.
You'll also need to compare decimal numbers to find the smallest value from a list. Remember, when comparing decimals like 1.6, 1.4, 2.1, 0.5, and 1.3, look at the whole number part first, then the decimal part.
Adding negative numbers appears here too (-9 + 5). Think of this as starting at -9 on a number line and moving 5 places to the right, landing at -4.
Quick Check: These first four questions should take you about 4-5 minutes total - they're designed to get you warmed up and feeling confident.