8 Tips for Instant 30-35% Boost in QA Accuracy!
Your score in Quantitative Aptitude depends on how accurate your answers are.And, many students have repeatedly mentioned that "Accuracy" is something they struggle with, specially when it comes to questions that involve a lot of calculations - like those with fractions & decimals., HCF-LCM etc.
So, today, let's see the common reasons behind this problem and their solutions.
The next few minutes are going to be the highest paying investment if you want to improve your score in QA. So, just disconnect yourself from all the distractions and get focused!
And, by the end of this article, you'll be able to see an immediate 30-35% improvement in your accuracy rate.
When dealing with QA,
1. Accuracy first, Speed Later.
When you rush solve too quickly, you make mistakes and lose your confidence. This is a cycle that continues.
Focus on Accuracy first. Once accuracy becomes stable, speed will automatically improve.
2. Read the questions carefully.
- Most of the mistakes happen because students don't read the question fully and land up solving for the wrong thing.
- Underline what's given and asked.
- And, filter out all the noise that has been given just to confuse you.
3. Unit Conversion.
This is one of the biggest Accuracy Killers.
Always re-check the units - Specially in Time–Speed–Distance, Profit–Loss, Work & Time, etc.
Trust me - Just this habit can improve accuracy by 10–20%.
And, it is not at all tough to fix this. The QA videos from CareerRide, our YouTube Channel, teach all such unit conversions in such a simple manner that you are bound to get them 100% correct, if you study them well.
4. Don't solve in your head.
Mental shortcuts work only after you have mastered the concept.
Most mistakes arise from:
- Missing a digit
- Wrong cancellation
- Misread numbers
Tip:
Write key steps. It takes 3 seconds but saves 30 marks across the paper.
5. Make a list of common mistakes you commit.Write key steps. It takes 3 seconds but saves 30 marks across the paper.
Most students never go back to analyze the type of mistakes they commit. But, those who do - always improve.
Common mistakes include:
- Reading or Copying the figures wrong
- Solving brackets wrongly
- Copying the wrong numbers to the next step
Accuracy & Score will improve INSTANTLY. And, I say that with 100% guarantee.
6. Calculations involving Decimals, Fractions & Simplifications
If you want to improve your calculations, there are some chapters that you MUST learn and practice - whether they are mentioned in your syllabus or not.
The Chapters are - Numbers, HCF-LCM, Fractions & Decimals, Square Root & Cube Root, Simplification, Surds & Indices.
It is because - These chapters form the basis for almost every other topic. If you SKIP them initially, be prepared to LOSE out later.
All of these chapters are covered in CareerRide's QA Playlist. Click here to watch it now!
7. Avoid Guesswork in QA
QA is not like Verbal Ability where intuitive guessing can work.
Tip:
If you can eliminate at least 2 options, only then consider guessing.
Otherwise your accuracy will drop significantly.
Remember - Accuracy is a Skill, Not LuckIf you can eliminate at least 2 options, only then consider guessing.
Otherwise your accuracy will drop significantly.
It's not gifted, it's trained.
And, the last reason that affects 90% of the genuine, hardworking students, that included me once upon a time is -
8. Anxiety & Wanting to "Do Too Well"
Many students struggle with accuracy not because they don't know Quantitative Aptitude — but because they are anxious, rushing, or trying to score too high, too fast.
Take a deep breath before you begin, slow down for the first few questions, and stop worrying about "perfect attempts."
Accuracy improves when the mind is calm.
Build this habit during practice and practice tests!
Prepare Quantitative Aptitude with this Playlist from CareerRide!
