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CSE Sub-Pro Numerical Ability Review

Super Tutor TeamUpdated April 26, 20264 min read

CSE Sub-Pro Numerical Ability Review

CSE Sub-Pro Numerical tests Grade 7-9 math across ~35 items.

What CSC asks

Topic blockApprox. items
Arithmetic operations10
Percentages, ratios8
Word problems10
Basic algebra5
Reading data2

Arithmetic

  • Order of operations
  • Fractions and decimals
  • Mental computation (squares, basic powers)
  • Divisibility rules

Percentages, ratios

  • Percentage of a number
  • Increase/decrease percentages
  • Ratio simplification
  • Proportions

Word problems

Common templates: mixture, work, age, distance-rate-time. Read fully before computing.

Basic algebra

  • Linear equations in one variable
  • Translate word phrases to algebraic expressions

A 3-week Numerical drilling plan

WeekFocusVolume target
1Arithmetic + percentages80 items
2Word problems60 items
3Algebra + mock1 mock + 40 items

Realistic Numerical scores

Diagnostic baselineRealistic test-day score
45%65%
55%75%
65%82%

Where Super Tutor fits

Super Tutor's CSE Sub-Pro track covers Numerical.

What to read next

The CSE Sub-Pro pillar guide covers the full review.

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