Chapter 25
Ten Ways to Boost Your Math and English Skills
In This Chapter
Getting used to doing math correctly by hand
Knowing key rules and formulas
Expanding your vocabulary
Becoming a better reader
The ASVAB includes two math and two English subtests: Mathematics Knowledge, Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, and Paragraph Comprehension. These four subtests are probably the most important subtests of the ASVAB, because they comprise your AFQT score, which is the score that determines whether you qualify to join the branch of your choice. (Check out Chapter 1 for more info on the AFQT and Chapters 19 and 21 for sample AFQTs. You can also peruse my book ASVAB AFQT For Dummies [published by Wiley].)
Because these four subtests are so important, this chapter includes ten surefire ways to build your skills in these critical areas before you take the test.
Practice Doing Math Problems
The best way to get a firm grasp of certain types of math is by doing math problems and not simply reading them. Take advantage of the practice math questions in this book, and visit the public library ...
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