NBT Sessions and Information

Most Universities and colleges  require students to write the National Benchmark Tests  , and use these marks in different ways in the acceptance of students. Although the tests are based on the school curriculum, many students find the  MAT (maths test) difficult, because the way the questions are asked is different to a normal NSC exam paper.


However , with enough practice of  NBT - type questions , it is possible for  the average student to gain a proficient  mark for the test.It is therefore advisable for students to prepare for the test a few weeks beforehand , so as to get used to the way questions are asked , and then have enough time to cover topics from previous grades , should this be required.  Doing an online course for a few hours , and then going to write the exam , may seem an easy option , but for the majority of students , this is far from ideal. 


We advise students to start preparing about  3  weeks before the time , work through targeted  questions so that they understand how the questions are asked , and  what theory  is required.

Book to start working through the two NBT booklets , containing about 200 questions , about 4 weeks before your exams to prepare adequately.

Everyone's requirements differ , depending on their depth of understanding of the theory , especially the grade 11 work. So just book the minimum number of sessions , 4 , and if you need more sessions you can book one session at a time , until you feel ready enough.

When working through the  NBT questions , you find that you need to recap on grade 11 work, for example, functions, we can print a functions worksheet from grade 11 and work through that first.

Alternatively . you can book one session separately just to deal with functions .
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