EIAT Numerical (Math) Section Guide (Updated for 2024)

The EIAT numerical reasoning section contains 25-35 questions that cover 2 main topics:

• Basic Numeracy
• Fractions and Decimals.

Because the test assesses your mathematical abilities, you will not be allowed a calculator.

The entire EIAT test has a limited time of around 1.5, so approximately 30 minutes for this section.

Basic numeracy questions require simple arithmetic calculations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Time and accuracy are crucial for this section, so when taking the test you need to be prepared to get the correct answer in the least amount of time and work, so mental fatigue doesn’t get the best of you.

The surest way to maintain focus and eliminate mental fatigue is to become familiar and well-practiced with a variety of shortcut calculation methods, all of which can be found in the Elevator Industry Aptitude Test Preparation Pack.

Fractions ad decimals questions require various operations on fractions, such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and converting fractions to decimals.

For this kind of arithmetic, you need more advanced mathematical skills and the ability to interpret a fraction as one number to do the correct calculation in a limited time.

Some of the questions include a mix of two or three of the topics. This means that you can’t rely on your strengths in a specific topic, but need to master all three.

Preparedness is key when applying for any job, this one is no exception. Studying beforehand for the different sections of the aptitude test, as well as for the oral interview, will give you the edge over other candidates! Here are a few helpful tips:

• Focus on Shortcuts - The single best way to ensure you both keep up with the time limit and do not find yourself completely exhausted mid-test is to develop a mindset that focuses on simplifying the problem using a variety of calculation shortcuts (and equally important – knowing when to use each).
• Read the questions carefully, and don’t rush to choose your answer - Patience and calmness are key to achieving a good score. However, the test is time-limited, and because the EIAT score is based only on the number of correct answers, it is better to guess than leave a question blank.
• Practice your mathematical skills - Though the EIAT requires basic calculations, you still need to have strong math foundations, especially if it’s been a while since your school days.
• Avoid generic Numerical Reasoning practice tests - The EIAT Numerical Reasoning section contains specific types of questions That assess particular abilities to calculate, analyze, and interpret numerical information needed for working in the Elevator Industry. Therefore, you should channel your efforts to prepare for these numerical skills and not waste time practicing irrelevant mathematics.