NBT MAT

Preparation for the NBT Mathematics Test

This course will help you to understand the special use of the language related to multiple-choice questions in mathematics, to refine your understanding of keywords and their use in mathematics and to develop vital logic and reasoning skills.

You will learn how to approach multiple-choice questions in mathematics, as well as how to solve non-routine problems, ones that are not quite as straightforward as the ones you are typically used to.

In particular, you will deepen your understanding of four specific syllabus topics, namely Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry and Statistics.

This course also provides you with the opportunity to write four short multiple-choice tests and one extended test. This will enable you to develop confidence in yourself and your ability to answer multiple-choice questions in mathematics.

Overall, this course will ensure that you are thoroughly prepared for success in the NBT Mathematics test.

Includes

4 Hours on-demand video
4 Topic tests with solutions
1 Composite test with solutions
Access on any computer, tablet or smartphone via the Internet

Curriculum for this Course

Overview
Multiple Choice Questions
Language
Logic and Reasoning
Algebra
Trigonometry
Geometry
Statistics

Solving Multiple Choice Questions

NBT MAT Algebra Question

About the NBTs

The primary purpose of NBTPs is to assess the entry-level academic skills of learners in Academic Literacy (AL), Quantitative Literacy (QL) and Mathematics (MAT). The NBTs are considered as being complementary results provided by the National Senior Certificate (NSC) and provide an assessment of a learner’s competence in the areas of AL, QL and MAT. The NBTs are written between May of one year and February of the following year.

The NBT Mathematics test (NBT MAT) consists of 60 multiple-choice questions to be completed within three hours. Although the questions are embedded in the CAPS syllabus, they are designed to measure the preparedness of learners for Higher Education. To this end, the questions emphasise higher-order skills that require the application of concepts in a variety of contexts. The overall emphasis in the test questions is on a deep understanding of mathematics and knowing what reasoning is appropriate in a given context.

The NBTP does not provide tuition for learners intending to write the NBTs, nor does it make past papers available.

About the Lecturer

Dr Michael Glencross 

BSc, BSc(Hons), BEd, MPhil, DPhil, PGCE

Dr Michael Glencross, BSc, BSc (Hons), BEd, MPhil, DPhil, PGCE, has been extensively involved in education for many years. He has taught mathematics and statistics at high school, college and university, and has supervised postgraduate research students at master’s and doctoral levels. As an enthusiastic and experienced mathematics teacher, he offers online tuition for mathematics and is currently enjoying developing video lessons for mathematics.

Dr Glencross’ areas of interest include

Mathematics education
Statistics education
Research methodology as well as design
Music, particularly the trumpet