Looks like smaller answers have a smaller gap between choices, so estimations may not work . . . But large answers will have a bigger spread , so estimation will be more effective .
Looks like smaller answers have a smaller gap between choices, so estimations may not work . . . But large answers will have a bigger spread , so estimation will be more effective .
DontCallMeShirley
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Just what I'm hoping for.
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I took the test this week. The hardest part, by far, is the simulation and math part. I think my testing facility has defective computers because the simulation would load and multiple "planes" had already collided. As for the multiplication at the bottom of the screen, well, mine was there for half of a second at most. And there were 2 instances where the options for answers didn't appear at all. Good luck.
This was very helpful, thank you. So on the math memory game, we definitely type in the difference between the new number and the previous number that popped up, rather than the difference between the new number and our last answer? I was just wondering because I have an app on my phone that has a very similar game, but rather than memorizing the last number that showed on the screen, you're supposed to memorize the result and then apply it to the next number that comes up. I was going to use it to practice, but I'm afraid it will just end up messing me up if I get too used to those rules and then have to change my thinking on the ATSA. Would it be wiser to just practice general mental math problems?
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I did not have an email memory game.
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I wouldn't use that app. Your first explanation is correct. Num1 Num2 you input the difference. Num2 Num3 you input the difference. They will have practice problems before every part of the test. The practice is not timed, do it as many times as you need before moving into that portion of the exam.
This compilation is spectacular. I have some prep material on the way, but it is for AT-SAT. It includes software with the "games" so figured it would be good for practice, but now I can specify what I'm practicing based on this guide. I'm an "off-the-street" candidate.
Wanted to ask you guys about the window to take the test. My PSI page says I have until January 30th to take this exam... I was skeptical so I called customer service to confirm the date. They confirmed it saying that was the date given to them by the FAA. I'm seeing in this thread that some are taking their tests this month. I'm still skeptical about the date haha, so I wanted to ask... are you guys taking it early because you want to? Seems like a lot of prep time left on the table.
Wanted to ask you guys about the window to take the test. My PSI page says I have until January 30th to take this exam... I was skeptical so I called customer service to confirm the date. They confirmed it saying that was the date given to them by the FAA. I'm seeing in this thread that some are taking their tests this month. I'm still skeptical about the date haha, so I wanted to ask... are you guys taking it early because you want to? Seems like a lot of prep time left on the table.
I wouldn't trust that date. Go look at the available dates. Most facilities only have dates scheduled through mid December. They may or may not add more dates. There are also limited spots, so if everyone else grabs slots late slots before you, then you will have to travel quite far to take it. Studying isn't going to help much, so getting it out of the way can be helpful to some. The atsat study material won't do anything in helping on the atsa.
MJ, can you give me your opinion on my concern regarding the supposed test date? PSI customer service confirmed it is available until Jan 30th. Planning on taking in December, but I see some in this thread have taken it already, and considering the date I've been told I'm wondering what the rush was. Thoughts?
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There are thousands of people taking the test, they need to have a window of availability that allows people to take it.
There is no advantage or disadvantage as to when you take it.
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What Did You Do Well on and What Did You Screw Up on the AT-SA?
I did well on the memory related sections. I struggled with the separation while doing math, logic and reading comprehension sections. I had multiple red dots a few times and I had to guess on 3-4 questions on the logic and reading sections with time running out.
Anyone know how the personality test is factored into our score?
I did well on the memory related sections. I struggled with the separation while doing math, logic and reading comprehension sections. I had multiple red dots a few times and I had to guess on 3-4 questions on the logic and reading sections with time running out.
Anyone know how the personality test is factored into our score?
Ok, thank you.
January 30th is the absolute latest date to take the test, but the available test dates vary by location. My test center initially only had dates up until early December. They ended up adding more dates, but I think January 7th was still the latest date available. I decided to schedule mine for the end of November. I wanted to give myself some time to practice my math and otherwise mentally prepare, but I also didn't want to push it. It would suck to schedule your test on one of the last dates, and then something comes up requiring you to reschedule but there's no dates left. Check the available dates for your center if you haven't already, and try not to wait till the last minute to schedule yours.
Red dots meaning you crashed planes..?
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Yes, hard to imagine anyone got through the math and separation without separation issues. I had a similar issue on the AT-SAT but still scored a 100
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I would say it's unavoidable on this test. There were scenarios where the second targets appeared on my screen they had already collided. There's no control over it unlike the old AT-SA. If someone were to say they had NO collisions on this test, I'd say they're lying or extremely lucky.
The "radar" sim is more like Pong with about 7 different balls to keep track of.
They must not be expecting anyone to get a perfect score then. Sounds to me its more a test of how well you can handle pressure; whether you allow yourself to become flustered or not.
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That's my theory too. Especially when the math is introduced. No human being, besides maybe a mathematically inclined savant, would be able to answer the questions in the time given. Add the separation to this and you would need inhuman reflexes and mental math ability to balance both.
The people I finished with seemed to agree that the math was only there as a distraction from the important "radar" sim. Some, myself included, even thought our radar sim performance improved when the math was introduced. Hopefully I'm right about that, because once I started ignoring the math, usually answering only between radar sims, collisions decreased.
I've yet to see anyone who felt they nailed it, or did any better than somewhat good on the AT-SA. After the test everyone either felt like they did "ok" at best, or felt they completely bombed.
