Canadian Forces Aptitude Test (CFAT) [MERGED]

[WannaBeFlyer]

You are on the internet - look for the phone number! Try....DND.ca? 411.ca?

There is a 20 some page thread on the CFAT on this site. It is a gift to those who are preparing in my opinion.

 

[east123]

You are on the internet - look for the phone number! Try....DND.ca? 411.ca?

There is a 20 some page on the CFAT on this site. It is a gift to those who are preparing in my opinion.

sorry I meant the serial number they give I dont remember mine

 

[WannaBeFlyer]

sorry I meant the serial number they give I dont remember mine

You mean your service number? I am sure if you call or visit the recruiting centre, they will probably understand that you are an applicant and that you may not know your service number.

 

[Drag]

Find a grade 10 math textbook at your local public library...  Should be more than enough for the CFAT as I remember it.

 

[Ammo]

Try the internet web pages on attached document (they should still be valid). This is what we provide our students if they feel they want to upgrade their math skills.
Good luck

 

[Ammo]

Seems like can't open the attachment. So here are those links

LINKS TO MATHEMATICS

Introduction to Mathematics and Algebra. http://tpub.com/math1/index.htm

Basic Arithmetic Skills. Interactive Endless Examples and Exercises. Perfect your addition skills with these endless exercises.   Add columns of whole numbers and see how well you can handle carrying operations. http://www.free-ed.net/fr07/lfc/arithmetic/Basic%20Exercises.asp

Fraction Skills and Drills. Interactive Endless Examples and Exercises. You've learned the basics from your class or a book, and now it is time to perfect your basic fraction skills. http://www.free-ed.net/fr07/lfc/arithmetic/Fraction%20Drills.asp

Pre-Algebra. Brush up on your arithmetic, and get ready for algebra. Here is a complete course that deals with the elements of arithmetic that are required for starting your first studies in algebra and beyond. http://www.free-ed.net/fr07/lfc/course070101_01/

Arithmetic & Pre-Algebra.  Includes:
Basic Studies in Pre-Algebra - This interactive program is suitable for students of GED prep and junior-high level homeschoolers.  It is also a great place for "mathematically challenged" adults to begin building confidence and competence.
Number and Operations - The course covers the real number system, place value, the behavior of zero and infinity, meanings and models of basic operations, percentages, and modeling operations with fractions, often with the aid of concrete, physical models that enhance understanding. It also examines Basic Number Theory topics, such as factors and multiples, as well as divisibility tests, at both practical and abstract levels.
Understanding Algebra* - This is James Brennan's popular online algebra text. It is tried and tested, and found to be consistent and reliable.
S.O.S Mathematics: Algebra* - This is an excellent, no-nonsense summary of the principles of algebra.
Video Lectures in Algebra - Here is a thorough treatment of advanced-placement (AP) and college-level algebra. You will find 26 half-hour video lessons produce by Annenberg/CPB. Requires a free, one-time registration. http://www.free-ed.net/free-ed/Math/

PBS Teacher Source. Lesson plans and activities by selecting a grade range and topic http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/math.htm

The Platonic Realms Interactive Mathematics Encyclopedia (PRIME) encyclopedia http://www.mathacademy.com/pr/prime/index.asp

Algebrahelp.com is a collection of tools created to assist students and teachers of algebra. http://www.algebrahelp.com/index.jsp

General Conversion Factor - http://www.ceramics.com/cvmass.html

Conversion Calculator http://www.worldwidemetric.com/metcal.htm

Calculators Index http://members.aol.com/algbrahlp/calcs.htm

Welcome to Webmath! Are you stuck on a math problem? We'd like to help you solve it. Excellent web site from A to Z. (Hint – Start with clicking on tab titled “General Math”.) http://www.webmath.com/

Lots of practices at http://www.math.com/homeworkhelp/BasicMath.html
http://www.math.com/

 

[east123]

I got a book I can use while I am in the washroom or not at home. Its called Learning Express Math to the Max. Thanks for the links I can use them for Online practice. I want to make it so I dont fail again because then I cant re-write it and there should be no reason why i should fail again.

 

[koopa]

Does anyone know of a method to teach number patterns (arithmetic, geometric, exponent)? I have someone begging me to tutor them and I can't find a good enough website to figure out how to teach it

 

[lennoj]

Does anyone know of a method to teach number patterns (arithmetic, geometric, exponent)? I have someone begging me to tutor them and I can't find a good enough website to figure out how to teach it

Odd question...but here is my 2 cents...

Tell the person who is begging you to go to their local college and pay the $12/hr tutoring fee...They are there to help you obtain the results in which ever academic area you are inquiring about.

If that is not an option, google these terms: 'BEDMAS', 'Finding - Area, Circumference, Diameter, and volume' and finally read up on fractions, fractions and fractions...

good luck,

Edit: Spelling of 'circumference'

 

[koopa]

I dont see why it's an odd question (considering it's on the CFAT) but thanks.

 

[CheeseNip]

Another item worth trying is a GED Book. Covers English and Math and a variety of other subjects that may or may not interest you.
If you don't know what a GED is, it's a General Educational Development test. Basically it's a series of tests that people can take that basically gives them a High School Diploma.
In regards to math it will cover all the kinds that you'll need, and seeing as you've taken the CFAT already you'll be able to narrow down the Math you need to work on.
The GED Books usually describe the methods and ways to solve the problems in good detail and helped me out quite a bit. I failed the test the first time as well in Grade 11. The next time I took the test I passed for all trades. The book no doubt helped.
Sorry if that sounds like a cheesy plug.

 

[Fishbone Jones]

And for anything else on this subject, you can look in the huge section of this forum devoted to the CFAT.

Locked. This way we don't end up with another huge thread of the same info.


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[krysta]

are you joining as a reserve?
im joining regular force and i dont have to do the pt test ... well until im at BMQ
and another thing i noticed everyone is on such a long wait and waiting for phone calls...
I must have gotten lucky so far everytime i go in i get something scheduled for 2 days later..
i just did my test on monday and my medical is on thursday.... but who knows how long it will take for the medical results

 

[traviss-g]

I just wanted to know how it worked, if they only call you in if you don't get your first choice, or none of your choices.

Well, I don't know about that, I applied for Infantry and after my CFAT I still went in a spoke with someone but I did not fail the CFAT and they told me I had applies for my first/only choice. I applied for reg. forces so maybe it is different? Just letting you know, good luck with the rest of your application  !

 

[CFEdward]

I've been doing a lot of reading on this site, about the CFAT and the replies in relation to them. I've noticed a up and down rollercoaster with responses to the CFAT, "it isn't hard at all" to "compared to the example ones they gave you, its really hard!".

I am writing my CFAT on January 8th along with my physical (on the condition of me passing the test), and I am pretty nervous.

I went into a CFRC before winter break and left the SAME day with my scheduled tests. Is that unusual?

I applied for Artillery in the PRes as a CO-OP student. Now, the Sergeant told me I had to pass these tests ONE shot.

I'm in grade 11 right now with 15 credits currently, I failed grade 10 academic math, and re-took grade 10 applied math this semester in my grade 11 year. I am currently achieving a high 70 average.

I am not so strong in my maths as you can see, and my sciences (I failed grade 10 science but the teacher passed me with a 50 for effort).

Now, what would be the score that I need to achieve on my CFAT to get into Artillery? Also, a question about the physical, for the grip test I need a 75. How hard is a "75" squeeze?

These tests will determine my next semester, as I would be going to the base everyday instead of school.

Thanks..

*Apologies in advance if I violated any forum rules.

 

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[sm1lodon]

http://64.254.158.112/pdf/preparing_for_aptitude_test_en.pdf

I tried this link and could not get it to work.

Can someone help me find it and/or correct the link?

I would like to brush up on things to better approach this with some confidence, but it is hard to aim at a target I have never seen, so to speak.

 

[HeadLamp]

http://www.forces.ca/media/_PDF/preparing_for_aptitude_test_en.pdf

 

[sm1lodon]

Thanks. That link works. Time to whet my brain.

 

[HeadLamp]

That practice test will get you used to the type of questions that are on the actual CFAT, but from doing a series of random online IQ tests a long time ago I personally feel that they will give you a better idea of the actual caliber of the questions on the CFAT. If you feel that you are extremely weak in some areas and want to brush up, then I strongly suggest searching and completeing some of the free online IQ tests. If you feel fairly confident in your abilities, then the practice link given will definately suffice.

Good luck.