PMAEE Mental Aptitude Review
PMAEE Mental Aptitude Review
PMAEE Mental Aptitude tests integrated verbal + quantitative reasoning + abstract patterns.
What PMA asks
| Item type | Approx. items |
|---|---|
| Number series | 12 |
| Letter series | 6 |
| Figure analogies | 12 |
| Word analogies | 8 |
| Logical syllogisms | 10 |
| Spatial reasoning | 8 |
| Quick numerical estimation | 6 |
| Classification | 6 |
| Deductive reasoning | 8 |
Number series
Patterns: arithmetic, geometric, differences-of-differences, alternating, squares/cubes, multi-step.
Letter series
Convert letters to alphabet positions. Memorise A-N.
Figure analogies
Identify visual transformation A→B; apply to C.
Spatial reasoning
- 3D paper folding
- Mirror image identification
- Pattern stacking
- Rotation in 3D
Practice with physical objects — particularly important for PMA cadetship physical-spatial demands.
Logical syllogisms
- "All A are B" / "Some" / "No"
- Conditional: contrapositive valid; inverse + converse invalid
Deductive reasoning
Paragraph constraints; evaluate conclusion validity.
A 4-week drilling plan
| Week | Focus | Volume target |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number + letter series | 80 items |
| 2 | Figure analogies + spatial | 80 items |
| 3 | Word analogies + syllogisms + classification | 80 items |
| 4 | Deductive + numerical estimation + mock | 1 mock + 60 items |
Realistic scores
| Diagnostic baseline | Realistic test-day score |
|---|---|
| 50% | 70% |
| 60% | 78% |
| 70% | 85% |
Where Super Tutor fits
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