8+ Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning:Mastering Skills Book 1

Student Book
10 thematic units
Paperback
Sat in Year 3

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Book 1 of 2 in the 8+ Mastering Skills series for Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

Having built a solid foundation, now is the time to master the exam. The Mastering Skills book series is the definitive final preparation for the 8+, designed to sharpen skills, build speed, and instil the unshakable confidence needed to excel in competitive entrance exams.

Inside this book

Ten units of focused challenge

Each unit raises the demand step by step, sharpening number, shape and non-verbal reasoning under exam-style conditions.

Unit 01
The Astrophysics Institute
Numbers to 1,000,000, mental methods, place value and standard form.
Unit 02
The Code and Cipher Bureau
Algebra: formulae, two-step equations and function machines.
Unit 03
The Engineering Works
Long multiplication and long division, with checking methods.
Unit 04
The Medical Research Wing
Percentages: increase, decrease, reverse percentages, profit and loss.
Unit 05
The Geological Survey
Volume of compound cuboids, unit conversion and surface area.
Unit 06
The Trading Fleet
Ratio and proportion: simplifying, scaling, dividing and best value.
Unit 07
The Probability Workshop
Probability, sample spaces, complementary events and two-way tables.
Unit 08
The Racing Circuit
Speed, distance and time, including average speed and multi-step problems.
Unit 09
The Data Intelligence Centre
Pie charts, sector angles, two-way tables and comparing charts.
Unit 10
The Masters’ Tournament
A grand review of cross-topic, multi-step problems and a full reasoning challenge.