Math Test

[Willy]

I found this web site.  Its a timed math test very easy math problems, but just like the poss test it is timed.  It might help.

http://www.brainmetrix.com/math.htm

[twinturbo427]

sweet and thank you for the link.

[retread]

It's always a pleasure to see someone looking out for others!  Ya done good.

[Homer S.]

I hopefully wont need one, but are you allowed to use a calculator on the POSS test? 

[thenuttyneutron]

No electronic calculators are allowed while taking the POSS test.  You can use your fingers and toes

[Pman52]

No electronic calculators are allowed while taking the POSS test.  You can use your fingers and toes

Ah man.  Wish I'd have known that.  I could have done better if I had taken my shoes off...

[Rennhack]

I tried the forum search function in the POSS section of the forum, and came up with this message:

To add my own feedback; the test is exactly like the practice test on the eei web page.  There are several links in this thread to it with the user names and passwords needed.  No calculator allowed, but you do get scratch paper.

[Homer S.]

I tried the forum search function in the POSS section of the forum, and came up with this message:

I tried searching too. Guess I'm either not as patient or more than likely just not as smart as you. Thanks guys. Just want to be prepared.

[Pman52]

Just took the POSS a week ago.  Only thing I can suggest is to practice long division and be able to do it quickly.  You will use it a lot on the test.

Everything else is just based on your aptitude.  This is a test to see how you react in different situations and how fast you can solve a problem is a stressful situation.  There is A LOT of information here to help you with any other questions you have.  Good luck.  And use SEARCH!

[Rennhack]

I tried searching too. Guess I'm either not as patient or more than likely just not as smart as you. Thanks guys. Just want to be prepared.

I'm sure you are plenty smart, just not as experienced.

Click on "POSS & Other Tests" up above, then click in the  search box, and type "calculator", then click on the search button.  This thread and the other one should pop up.

[my name is.....]

Not looking for specifics just an idea.

Is anyone familiar with the Math Comprehension Exam administered by FENOC at Davis-Besse?

How high a degree of difficulty is it and what would be a good topic to start studying? I have already taken the MASS/POSS and passed, so if it is similar to that then right on.

Thanks for any info.

[Meat]

If your good with algebra and trig you'll be good.

Out of curiosity are you part of the Lakeland/Terra Tech program?

[my name is.....]

If your good with algebra and trig you'll be good.

Out of curiosity are you part of the Lakeland/Terra Tech program?

Thank you for that information.

No sir, I am not apart of that program but I do have a degree in power plant technology from another program.

[B6278]

Hello
I took the PossC test last week and will be taking the aformentioned math test in about two weeks. Math is my best subject and I feel confident I may have only missed one or two on the math section and I completed the test. I bought a praxis 2 math study guide for becoming a math teacher and have looked it over the last few days.  But it seems a little too in depth, and I was wondering if there are any preparation suggestions for this test?  I have yet to recieve the study guide CD in the mail.  Does it cover everything I will be tested on, or is it just a base?

I have a BAS in Energy Management from Bismarck State, and currently work as an operator at a coal powered plant.  I have had an Ohio 3rd class license for about three years, do I possess adequate credentials? Additionally is a steam license required at a nuclear facility in Ohio, and will it be something that the interviewer will hold as a valuable asset?

Lastly, I also read something about attire.  To my Poss C test I wore a nice sweater and a pair of jeans with dress boats, should I do shirt and tie for this math test or do I only need to dress that way for the interview, if I pass?

Sorry my questions are so all over the place

[navynukedoc]

I searched the forums and there isn't any mention of a possible conversions worksheet(s). Anyone have any or know of a place to find them via the web for really cheap? (free!!!)

Guess I could make up my own, but wouldn't know if I had the right answers.

Help??

-Doc

[Sun Dog]

I searched the forums and there isn't any mention of a possible conversions worksheet(s). Anyone have any or know of a place to find them via the web for really cheap? (free!!!)

Guess I could make up my own, but wouldn't know if I had the right answers.

Help??

-Doc

You inspired me to dust off reference material I haven't looked at in years.  Check your Rad Health Handbook.  Mine contains many conversions, constants too!  I'd bet yours has the same info.  

Like a sign from above, when I reached for the R.H.H. one of my copies of Gollnick fell open and out came a couple of wallet sized cards with conversions on one side and international units on the other.  Produced by Pacific Radiation Corp.

I think I'll put them on EBay.

[GLW]

What are you converting?!?!?

Since you seem to lean towards health physics I'll go out on a limb and direct you here;

http://www.radprocalculator.com/

Now you can check most conversion sheets you make for yourself for accuracy.

Writing up your own sheets is an effective way of cementing conversions in your head, it forces you to arrange things the way you process data.

Or you could just commit them to memory with a verbatim firehose.

Have fun,....

[thenukeman]

Effects of Nuclear Weapons has a nice circular calculator with about 5 wheels to turn and line up. Sweet.  Wonder if they still sell this!!!!   HEre is one, there is a backside to  this too!!!

[HydroDave63]

Effects of Nuclear Weapons has a nice circular calculator with about 5 wheels to turn and line up. Sweet.  Wonder if they still sell this!!!!   HEre is one, there is a backside to  this too!!!

I'll try to scan the back of mine this weekend. IIRC it has a flash-to-bang and cloud height vs. time estimator.

[navynukedoc]

What are you converting?!?!?

Since you seem to lean towards health physics I'll go out on a limb and direct you here;

http://www.radprocalculator.com/

Now you can check most conversion sheets you make for yourself for accuracy.

Writing up your own sheets is an effective way of cementing conversions in your head, it forces you to arrange things the way you process data.

Or you could just commit them to memory with a verbatim firehose.

Have fun,....

I want to brush up on my mathematics skills like converting dpm to Ci or mSv to Rem.

I don't want a conversions data sheet, I already have a few of those. Just a worksheet that gives the problems and answers so I can do the work and check if I got them right. (Practice Practice Practice again!)

Yes my core is HP but I won't be answering HP questions alone for the core exam or the NUF, or even the NRRPT. The more comfortable I am with my conversions the better i will feel about the exams. (Performance I am magnificent at, I just get a moderate amount of test anxiety when doing written exams)


Are the site tests timed like the practice ones here on NW?

[GLW]

Effects of Nuclear Weapons has a nice circular calculator with about 5 wheels to turn and line up. Sweet.  Wonder if they still sell this!!!!   HEre is one, there is a backside to  this too!!!

related link;

http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/southrad/calculator.html

[Willy]

This guy does 10 to 15 minute lectures on different subjects.  60 Minutes ran a special on him this past Sunday.  I found it pretty interesting.   

http://www.khanacademy.org/

[tntplayer]

Thanks for this link.  I am studying to become a high school teacher and this will be an invaluable resource...

[Willy]

http://www.mathscore.com/math/practice/

[Bradtv]

Nice find!

www.khanacademy.org is good for (re)learning/practicing math as well, but I had not found sections that closely mirror the POSS math sections.