ASVAB Studying Tips
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) was developed in 1968. It helps individuals interested in joining the military to predict educational and job-related achievement in the armed services. Different combinations of test scores are combined to form several composite scores. These scores help you to determine qualification for enlistment in the military and certain military specialties. Your success depends in large part upon how well you study.
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Understand the Four Critical Areas of the Test
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Arithmetic Reasoning measures ability to solve basic arithmetic word problems. Synonyms are used to determine the tester's ability to understand the meaning of words in the Word Knowledge area. Testers are asked to obtain information from written material in the Paragraph Comprehension area. The Mathematics Knowledge area gauges knowledge of high school mathematical concepts and applications. These test areas count toward your Armed Forces Qualifying Test score, which determines whether you are qualified to enlist in the U.S. military.
Understand the Six Other Areas of the Test
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Your scores in the other areas of the ASVAB test determine qualification for certain military specialties. General Science measures knowledge of biological and physical sciences. Knowledge of electrical current, circuits, devices and electronic systems is determined in the Electronics Information area. The Auto Information area measures the tester's familiarity with automobile technology. Shop Information measures knowledge of shop practices, terminology and tools. Knowledge of the principles of mechanical devices, structural support and properties of materials is measured in the Mechanical Comprehension test area. The Assembling Objects test area measures your ability to determine how an object will look when its parts are brought together.
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Choose a Good Study Guide
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You can choose from a variety of ASVAB study guides. Some study guides are free; some are quite expensive. Some study guides cover only the section that determines whether you are qualified to enlist in the military. Some study guides do not include a practice test. Choose a study guide that includes all 10 test areas, with a full practice test, and gives you a good overview of the testing process.
Determine Your Strengths and Weaknesses
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If you are not sure what your strengths and weaknesses are, it is a good idea to take a practice ASVAB test. Before you begin studying, take a couple of practice tests. This will help you to determine the areas on which you need to focus. After you have studied for a while, take another practice test to see how you are progressing. Take another practice test just before you take the actual test to assess where you are and what still needs to be polished.
Focus on Your Weaknesses
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To get the best results from studying for the ASVAB, you should begin at least two months before you plan to take the test. First, make a list of the areas on which you scored poorly in the practice test. This will help you figure out what areas to focus on. One of the most important things you can do is to create a detailed schedule to keep on track with your studying. Focus first on the four essential sections critical to enlistment. Next, study the other areas. Review is essential if you want to make progress. Find a comfortable, quiet area to study and stick with your schedule.
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