ROADMAP TO MASTER QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE FOR SSC CGL

The Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) is conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC), which opens the door of a bright and promising future for the candidates. Every year lakhs of candidates appear for this exam, but only a handful of them are able to achieve their dream.
This exam tests a candidate’s knowledge in various subjects (English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning and General Awareness) at multiple levels. Among all the subjects, Quantitative Aptitude can play a major role in deciding the fate of a candidate.
With 50 marks (25 questions) in Tier 1 and 200 marks (100 questions) in Tier 2, Quantitative Aptitude
amounts to 250 marks out of 700, roughly 36% which is capable enough of making or breaking the game for any candidates.
NO WORRIES!! Our team has brought a foolproof strategy to master Quantitative Aptitude section. We are sure that by the time you complete reading this article all your doubts will vanish in thin air.

1. Getting the basics right–

The first mistake every aspirant makes is jumping on to the questions without learning the basics of the
chapter. Basic theory serves as a foundation on which the building of our whole preparation will stand. Similar topics must be done together like Percentage, Profit & Loss, Discount. Concepts of Ratio & Proportion and Mixture and Alligation overlap, so these can be done simultaneously.
                                   

2. Previous year Question Papers –

Preparation for any exam is incomplete without previous year questions. They act as a mirror to a candidate’s preparation. You must have a set of minimum 5 years previous question papers with you while studying. Every time a theory of a chapter is completed, look into these question papers to check the level of questions asked.

3. Advanced Math Section –

The advanced math questions are a NIGHTMARE to many candidates. No doubt, sometimes they are tricky but regular practice can help us to overcome this fear. Everyday proper time must be given to both arithmetic and advance sections. The more you will delay the advance math topics the more they will look daunting.
Some of the important topics to look for:

• ALGEBRA - Learn algebraic identities by heart.

Practice concept based simplification.

• 2D 3D MENSURATION- Learn formulae for volume, surface area, total surface area etc.

Practice imagining/drawing figures asked in question

• TRIGONOMETRY- Learn identities and corresponding values.

Simplification is mostly based on identities.

• GEOMETRY- This includes circles, triangles, rectangle and other 2D figures.

Make short notes and read them as many times as possible.

4. Calculations!! Speed Up –

SSC has shown some deviance in 2018 Tier 2 Quantitative Aptitude paper, but the concepts behind the
questions were same. They were a bit more calculative and were taking more time to solve. To cover this aspect, one must learn squares, square roots, cubes and cube roots. The tables, 40 X 40 should be on tips. This will help you to save some time from every question.

5. Mock Tests:    

While you are going through the theory of each topic, try to solve mini mocks of that topic. This will help you to check your progress.
Only after you have completed all the topics, start attempting full mock tests with timer intact. Try to give your room a real exam centre like conditions with no disturbance from family and mobile on silent mode etc.
Try to take 2 mocks tests in a week and spend considerable amount of time on looking at analysis and correct solutions to wrong answers.

6. Self Analysis

The most important thing in this complete process of exam preparation is self analysis at every stage,
everyday. You should be honest to yourself regarding your weaknesses and strengths. The blunder of
postponing the challenging topics to some other day will definitely lead to lack of confidence.

7 Practice! Practice! Practice!

The more you will practice, the less you will fear the exam. With right resources at hand and right approach any exam can be cleared.
We hope that this would help you in your journey of your exam preparation. We wish you good luck and hope you come out with flying colors.

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