Ability test · Entry-level numeracy
Spot the apprentices and school leavers who are comfortable with numbers
Candidates work with charts, tables and graphs to answer multiple-choice questions, including calculations, identification and ratios. The report gives the candidate's score and time taken, with helpful advice on improving numerical skills.
See what candidates see
Work with numerical data to answer multiple-choice questions. 32 items in 30 minutes.
Try example questions in the same format candidates see. It is free and takes a few minutes.
What the Numerical Analysis Test measures
The Numerical Analysis Test measures how well candidates understand and evaluate numerical data. Candidates are shown charts, tables and graphs, each followed by 4 questions.
Reading data
Taking the right figures from charts, tables and graphs.
Calculating
Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and ratios.
Drawing conclusions
Deciding whether a statement about the data is True, False or Cannot tell.
Why organisations choose Viewpoint ability tests
Fair and objective
Every candidate takes the same test, scored the same way, so decisions rest on evidence rather than impressions.
Candidates know what to expect
Clear instructions and example questions come before the test starts, so nobody is caught out by the format.
Reports you can act on
Clear results and score bands from Very Low to Very High, ready for shortlisting or a feedback conversation.
Fits your process
Use it to screen applicants early, to shortlist, or to add objective evidence at the final stage.
Reports that do the work for you
The report gives the candidate's score and the time they took to complete the test, with helpful advice on improving numerical skills.
View sample
Sample Report
For recruiters and hiring managers
- The candidate's result and the time they took
- Clear, easy-to-read layout
- Evidence to support your decision
Who it’s for
The test is particularly useful in jobs that need good numerical or basic financial skills. Typical roles.
Apprenticeship recruitment
Compare apprentice applicants on practical numeracy with charts, tables and graphs.
School leaver intake
Give school leavers a fair, work-based numerical task with advice on how to improve.
Operational roles
Find operational staff who can calculate and read numerical data accurately on the job.
How it works
- 1
Invite
Send candidates their link from the Viewpoint platform. They can take the test wherever suits them.
- 2
Practise, then take the test
Candidates read the instructions and try example questions before the test starts.
- 3
Get the results
Results are ready as soon as the candidate finishes. Download the report and use it straight away.
At a glance
- 32 items, completed in 30 minutes
- 8 sets of data, each followed by 4 questions
- Multiple choice, with 3, 4 or 6 options and one correct answer
- Question types include calculations, identification, conditional calculations, ratios and true/false statements
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How candidates can do their best
Read the data carefully
Check labels, axes, units and trends before you start calculating.
Keep it simple
The questions test working efficiently with numbers; a simple calculation is usually enough.
Manage your time
Plan roughly how long to spend on each question so you don't run out.
See the Numerical Analysis Test for yourself
Try it and see the reports your team would receive. Contact us for a free trial or a demonstration of the platform.
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