How to enhance the speed to solve Questions of Quantitative Section in SSC CGL Exams?

In India, the competitive exams for the Government Jobs are held every year. As India is world’s second most populated country, after China, there has been sporadically rise in the number of candidates, appearing in these competitive exams. Consequently, the difficulty level SSC CGL exam have always increased accordingly. Hence, it becomes important to practice and master accuracy and speed to solve the questions, especially questions related to Quantitative Aptitude Section.   

Quantitative Aptitude Section is considered to be complicated as well as complex section. Therefore, most of the candidates find it difficult to score well. This Section can be mastered to perfection, if it is prepared well and practiced with the time limit. Time Management plays a crucial role.

Significance of Speed in Competitive Exams 

The significance of the speed can be understood from the fact that 100 questions are to be answered in 60 minutes. So, one requires to have speed while answering the questions accurately. To attempt these questions successfully, it is important to discuss some speed building techniques.

Tips to Boost Your Speed

1. Know the syllabus and exam pattern

First and foremost, it is always important to know the latest syllabus and exam pattern. It is the most important aspect for the exam preparations. Secondly, go through the notifications and then accurately note down the guidelines and syllabus. Lastly, short list the topics as per their importance in the examination by consulting previous year question papers.

2. Steps to Enhance Your Calculation Speed

The students should develop speed in calculating number with the help of required applications. It is important to develop the basic calculating skills in making the long calculations easier and quicker. While calculating, do not do hurried calculations as it will lead you to a wrong answer. It is advisable to learn multiplication tables from 1 to 20 minimum. Do learn the formulae properly and then identities to speed up your calculations rather than doing it ethically. After understanding the basics first, do try to learn the shortcut methods for calculations. Thereafter, try to practice them extensively on each day and every topic with complex calculations.  

While preparing for the exams, it is highly significant to thoroughly study previous year Question Papers. It is because as it gives students an idea of the examination pattern. The students should practice them during revision time. It will help them in managing their time limit. It will also make them prepare well for their weak areas.

Practice, Practice and more Practice….! The practice has always proved to be the ultimate path to success. The more practice will also enhance your understanding levels. Therefore, it’s important to practice mock papers which are available at the official website. Similarly, try to attempt sample papers and previous year question papers.

How to come up to solve Quant Section in SSC Exam 2021

Quantitative section comprises of questions from topics such as:

• ratio and proportion,
• profit and loss,
• time, distance and work,
• average,
• allegation,
• elementary mensuration,
• algebra,
• trigonometry,
• geometry etc.

Quantitative aptitude section is determined on the following five topics.

1. Trigonometry
2. Geometry
3. Data Interpretation
4. Algebra
5. Percentage/ Profit, Loss & Discount

Detailed Analysis of every Topic

1.Trigonometry:

From the past experiences, it has been observed that easy questions are asked in Trigonometry Section. So, it is always advisable to prepare basics of trigonometry. In addition, the pattern of questions asked in the SSC Exam 2020 should also be studied. There is no requirement at all to learn all the formulas of Trigonometry. If you only learn the basic formulas even then it can serve the purpose. 

2.Geometry

Geometry is considered to be one of the most important topics for SSC Exams. It is because most of the questions asked are based on the properties. Thus, it is advisable to master the properties on lines, angles, triangles, quadrilateral, polygon, circles, concept of triplet, etc.

3.Data Interpretation

The questions which are based on Data Interpretation are based on Ratio, Percentage and Average. The chapters based on Arithmetic can be easily solved within 3 to 4 minutes but you need to acquire speed for Data Interpretation calculations as given below:

• One needs to master the data interpretation topics such as Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, Pie Charts, Data Tables, Mixed Graphs, etc.
• It is important to learn basics thoroughly as almost all DI questions are based on the three topics of Mathematics such as Percentages, Averages and Ratios.
• To achieve speed and accuracy in these topics, it is important to understand these concepts thoroughly. Try to practice it again and again to get the ultimate perfection.

4. Algebra`

For mastering the Algebra Section, it is important to learn the identities, practice factorization and simplification of polynomials extensively. Then, it is advisable to practice almost all types of questions which are based on these topics to attain speed and accuracy.

5. Percentage/ Profit, Loss & Discount:

The students should learn the basic rules of Percentage/ Profit, Loss & Discount by learning formulas and their application. It is important to make the basic calculations strong along with approximation concept. Do try to make use of the shortcut tricks to save time.

From the past successful experiences, it has been observed that these tips have helped students in their preparations for Quantitative Aptitude Section. The students can save almost 25 percent of time and also can gain 75 percent accuracy in the exams. These tips can be of great help in subjects like Mathematics, as it is highly scoring. If one knows the concepts and formulas thoroughly then he can easily score handsomely. 

You can apply online ssc cgl 2021.We hope that you have thoroughly understood these tips. It’s time to implement them to be one among selected candidates.

Wishing you luck to get good score in the forthcoming exams!!!

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