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What Is the BKSB's Assessment Tests

The BKSB Test assesses skill levels for English, math and information & communication technology (ICT).

Passing the test is essential for course placement for incoming college students as well as for success in the vast majority of jobs and in the apprenticeship phase of trades employment.

There are two key assessments:
The BKSB Initial Assessment, measures basic skills, while the optional diagnostic assessment, aims to improve skill level of.

That improvement is accomplished by providing the resources needed to fill the ability gaps identified in Initial Assessment results.

The assessments are not timed, so you can take the time needed to do your best. The overall purpose of the BKSB Test is to ensure that you begin your college education with courses that fit your skills and knowledge.

As for employment hiring, the goal of the Initial Assessment is to identify candidates who have the minimum abilities needed for effective performance of the job or training programme.

BKSB Assessment is also used in the workplace as a tool for improving the skill level of current employees.

Inside this PrepPack™ find a series of verbal and numerical assessment tests. learn how to ace your Basic and Key Skill Builder test easily with video tutorials, study guides, practice drills and full explanations.
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BKSB English Test

The BKSB English exam is formatted as both an online exam and a paper-based test.

The assessment highlights a wide range of English language usages, such as reading comprehension, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling, capitalisation, sentence sequencing, alphabetical ordering and vocabulary.

You will encounter many diverse question formats, though multiple-choice is most often used. Many of the items involve a passage followed by questions that offer four response alternatives.

Your answers are to be based solely on the information contained in the written material. Some of the tasks include recalling information, summary of  passages, conclusions drawn from the writings provided, main ideas, and the author’s purpose.

Questions measuring your spelling skills may include a paragraph or a list and are accompanied by a request to underline or circle all words spelt incorrectly.

You are then asked to spell these words correctly. Some questions will assess your vocabulary and grammar by asking you to complete a given sentence by selecting the alternative that is grammatically correct.

Sample questions:

1. Colorful and _____ outfits were worn by carnival participants in the main parade crossing the capital city.

A. Dull
B. Flamboyant
C. Indolent
D. Somber
Correct Answer
Incorrect Answer

In this sentence, the missing word is an adjective that describes the carnival outfits and goes together with "colorful."

Answer (B), flamboyant, means "extravagant" or "theatrical," which goes well with the words "colorful" and "carnival" and is therefore the correct answer.

2.The main goal here is to test the ____ of this ____.

A. seriousness, proposal
B. seriuosnes, proposal
D. seriousnes, proposals
Correct Answer
Incorrect Answer

The main goal here is to test the seriousness of this proposal.


BKSB Maths Test

The maths assessment can be taken in either an online or paper-based format. Items contained in this exam consist of basic maths calculations.

You can expect fundamental mathematical topics such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; sequencing of numbers from smallest to largest; numbers written in words - the task being to select the same number presented in numerals, word problems, fractions, decimals, ratios and percentages.

It is far easier to review your maths skills by working on practice tests before facing the assessment than it is to sit through a whole year of numerical review in a remedial class.

You can take a short BKSB sample test here.

 

Sample questions:

1.Mike owns a collection of toy cars. 3/8 of the cars are green and the rest are pink.
What is the ratio of green to pink cars?

A. 3:5
B. 3:8
C. 5:8
D. 8:5
Correct Answer
Incorrect Answer

Correct!
3/8 of the total number of cars are green. This means that out of a set of 8 cars in total, 3 are green. Since the cars are either green or pink, the remaining 5 cars are pink. Thus, the ratio of green to pink cars is: 3:5.

2.Janet bought a packet of Smarties in the supermarket for £2. Lucy bought the same packet of smarties in the kiosk for £2.40. Lucy paid ______ more than Janet.

A.25%
B.20%
C.15%
D.10%
Correct Answer
Incorrect Answer

Correct!
This question requires us to convert from fraction to percentage. This can be done by using the following formula: FRACTION*100 = %
40c/200=1/5=20%

Another way to approach this question is to simply calculate the difference between the amount of money Lucy spent compared to Janet: 2.4-2 = 0.4 and then
0.4/2 = 0.2 = 20%

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Why Prepare for the BKSB Test

Preparing for the English and numerical sections will increase your chance of passing your BKSB test with the score you want.

Practise will ensure that you develop the skills needed to succeed, as well to help you get acquainted with the types of questions you are likely to encounter.

If your goal is to begin your college education in full-credit, college-level courses or to get hired as an apprentice, then it is essential to take the time and make an effort to fully prepare for the BKSB Assessment.


FAQs

What is a BKSB test?

The BKSB Test assesses skill levels for English, maths and information & communication technology (ICT).

Passing the test is essential for course placement for incoming college students, as well as the vast majority of jobs, and the apprenticeship phase of trades employment.

What does BKSB stand for?

It stands for Basic and Key Skills Builder.

How long does the BKSB test take?

The assessments are not timed, so you can take the time needed to do your best.

How to prepare for the BKSB test?

Practice will ensure that you develop the skills needed to succeed as well as help you get acquainted with the types of questions you are likely to encounter.

You can do just that with our accurate BKSB preparation package.

 

 

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