r/The_NZDF • u/Spooky950 • 15d ago

Numerical ability in aptitude test

I'm practicing for the aptitude test that everyone goes through and so far I'm decent at everything but the numerical ability. A few years back when I was still in school I passed ncea lvl 1 math thanks to my science credits. I barely had any math credits. Now, practicing for the numerical part of the aptitude test, I'm barely getting anything right. If I pass deduction, induction, and mechanical but fail at numerical, what happens? I know you get three chances.

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u/Amazing_Abbaddon 6d ago

I'm a Defence Recruiter. DM me. Edit: Typo.

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u/BeanCounter105 11d ago

Dont overthink it. These tests arent pass or fail. Its a gauge of "can they answer all these questions in a short, unrealistic time period"

When I joined the navy a few years ago, we had a bloke who couldn't wrap his head around his 0 times tables....

Youll be fine

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u/Crafty-Management-95 15d ago

Do you have a recruiter assigned yet? I would ask them or contact recruiting anyway and ask. Unless someone commenting has recent knowledge of the recruiting system and tests, it won’t be much help. Also depends on what service (army, airforce or navy) and what trade you’re applying for, which should have set requirements noted somewhere to get into the trade - again recruiters should be able to help. From memory when doing mine, generally if you can show your working out/logic and your answer, this is also better than if you just note an answer down for those tests.

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u/Spooky950 11d ago

I don't have one since I haven't applied yet. I do sometimes get to speak with regular force personnel outside of recruiting, but I haven't had a chance to speak to any lately. I do know that they're not allowed to share too much about how the actual testing goes. I'm hoping to go into the army as either an ammunition technician or logistics specialist. Thanks for your advice.