Where to focus first
Top 20 topics
The 20 highest-priority topics across maths, reasoning, reading, verbal and writing — colour-coded by section.
1
Fraction–decimal–percentage conversions
Mathematics
2
Percentage of a quantity
Mathematics
3
Ratio and equivalent ratio
Mathematics
4
Unit-price and best-buy reasoning
Mathematics
5
Setting up algebra from words
Mathematics
6
Solving one- and two-step equations
Mathematics
7
Circle circumference and area
Mathematics
8
Non-routine perimeter problems with π
Mathematics
9
Number sequences and rule detection
Quantitative
10
Working backwards from conditions
Quantitative
11
Order of operations under pressure
Mathematics
12
Angle sums, triangles and transversals
Mathematics
13
Coordinates and transformations
Mathematics
14
Area and volume in real contexts
Mathematics
15
Analogies and word relationships
Verbal
16
Odd-one-out by meaning
Verbal
17
Must-be-true verbal logic
Verbal
18
Reading inference and assumption spotting
Reading
19
Vocabulary in context and connotation
Reading
20
Clear, structured writing under time
Writing
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