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SBI PO Quantitative Aptitude Strategy

SBI PO Quantitative Aptitude Strategy: Qunat is either the favourite or gets the most hate from an aspirant. Mnay are still in fear because of how they performed in mathematics during the school days. So, at first this mindset need to be changed. You shouldn’t fear maths as it is a subject which demands practice. The more you solve the more you deattach ith its fear of complexity. Otherwise, it will always create problems for you. And most importantly, it’s advised to follow a strategic strategy for quant preparation. It’s not only a game of concepts but also how quickly can you solve them.

SBI PO Quantitative Aptitude Strategy

Approach Quant section with the mindset of 30+ attempts (Prelims)

During prelims, the examiner will test you on your speed and accuracy. In prelims, the idea is to get maximum correct answers so that you can qualify for the mains. Judgment of the difficulty level on the exam would also be crucial. Sectional mock tests play a huge role in such a preparation a sit allows you to particularly focus on an individual section and they also help you in making a judgment about the exam. During mains, the examiner will test you on your conceptual knowledge. So, ideally you should be preparing for prelims as if you are preparing for mains.

Divide your attempt strategy on the basis of category of questions

Divide the questions as per different categories: speed maths questions, arithmetic, and data interpretation. This way you will be able to devise a clear attempt strategy. Otherwise, if you choose to go topic-wise it will become too chaotic for you to set a clear goal .  Category-wise division enabales you to prioritize the sequence of attempts.

 You can divide your time in the following manner:  

15 speed math questions – 6 minutes  

10 DI based questions – 8 minutes  

If 10 Arithmetic questions – 6 minutes (7-8 attempts)  

Please note this is just an example. Divide your attempt strategy as per the number of questions asked.

Special emphasis on Data Interpretation & Analysis

The mains section has 60 marks of pure DI. So, don’t wait until you have cleared prelims because that would be recipe for disaster. You will have to be proactive when it comes to DI. Ideally, you should be practicing DI daily.

DI Topics to cover

  • Tabular graph
  • Line graph
  • Bar graph
  • Pie Chart
  • Mixed DI
  • Case-let DI
  • Missing DI
  • Arithmetic base DI

Practice Speed Maths Tricks and Methods

No quant-based exam was ever cleared without the help of speed math tricks. Without them you can solve questions but you will be way behind in keeping up with the speed. You should expect at least 50% of the paper on speed math related problems. Here are some speed math tricks and learning resources.   

Read here for speed math tricks and resources 

Avoid pressure to not compromise on attempt and accuracy

There is no need to take pressure during the exam. You have done your hard work and now is the time to attempt questions which you have practiced, revised, and have attended classes or coaching for. So, let go of the pressure or it will affect your accuracy, speed, and time. You will even take time to solve question which you know by heart, but still, you might crumble.   

Simplification Tips and Tricks with Q&A

Conclusion

Start with the basics and then move to the advanced level. Focus on conceptual learning first. Implement speed math methods instead of just learning them. Take regular free mocks at your convenience.    

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Vishwas Agarwal

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