The CAST exam is an aptitude test designed to help companies select new hires with high potential to perform the job. Because of that, the questions are exclusively focused on the skills and knowledge that you need on the job. That is true for the Mathematical Usage section as well, which contains core mathematical concepts that are extremely relevant for most construction and skilled trade positions.
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What’s on the CAST Mathematical Usage Test?
How to Prepare for the Mathematical Usage Test
Studying math is a two-part process that involves memorizing formulas and rules and then practicing their application across a lot of sample problems. For the CAST exam, you have the additional requirement of learning to apply those formulas and rules under extreme time constraints.
Since you will have just seven minutes to answer 18 questions, you need to develop strategies for fast calculations as well as the ability to evaluate the answer without having to actually work through the math.
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FAQs
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How many questions are on the Mathematical Usage test?
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There are 18 questions on this test.
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How long is the Mathematical Usage test?
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The time limit for this test is 7 minutes.
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What is a passing score for the Mathematical Usage test?
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There is no set passing score for this test. The CAST is scored on a scale of 1-10, which is the combined score from all four tests.
