Mathematics Reviewer

UPCAT Math Coverage

The Math subtest in this reviewer will cover your high school math topics. It will
also involve your basic math skills that you've learned from elementary days like
fundamental operations, fractions, shapes, and other basic concepts.

Here's a breakdown of the topics that you'll encounter in the test:

Arithmetic and Number Sense

Order of operations
Fractions, decimals, percents
Algebra
Signed Numbers
Algebraic Expressions
Equations and Inequalities
Quadratic Equations
Systems of Equation
Polynomials
Functions and Relations
Fractions and Rational Functions
Cartesian Coordinate System (Graphing)
Word Problems
Exponents and Logarithms
Radicals
Sets and Set Notation
Complex Numbers
Sequences and Series
Geometry
Reasoning and Logic
Definitions, Postulates and Theorems
Angles
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Triangle Postulates and Theorems (ASA, SSS, etc.)
Quadrilaterals and Other Polygons
Area and Volume
Circles
Trigonometry
Basic Trigonometric Functions
Basic Identities
Application
Statictics
Measures of Central Tendencies (mean, median, mode)
Measures of Spread (variance, standard deviation, percentiles)
Factorials
Counting, Permutation and Combination
Probability
UPCAT Math Tips
Strengthen and polish your basics. A solid foundation on the basics of the
fundamentals of mathematics is your key to passing the Math part of the UPCAT. All
other topics that are covered will need the basics on math. So before getting into
more complicated topics like calculus and trigonometry, focus on the basics.
Study the basics of trigonometry ratios. aIt would be best to study the basic
trigonometric ratios and its applications as UPCAT is known to throw in some
trigonometry questions.
Calculators are not allowed during the exam. That means YOU are your calculator.
It�s best if you brush up on your manual and mental computation skills. There are a
lot of learning resources out there that you can choose from. This PDF copy of
Speed Math for Kids might be able to help
Supplement your review with other math learning resources. You can check out
channels like PatrickJMT and KhanAcademy. There are also a handful of tutorials
from other authors on Youtube.
Master calculating fractions, decimals and percents. This is also a key area that
you should focus on. Study on how to masterfully apply the basic mathematical
operations on fractions and you will go a long way. Believe us. You�ll thank us
later.
Keep practicing. The best way to see if you are ready to take the actual UPCAT is
to keep taking practice tests and find out where you�re having a hard time so you
can focus on getting better on those topics.
The UPCAT has NO Filipino questions. Aside from becoming good in computations, you
should also practice your English comprehension skills to understand word problems
better.
Internalize & analyze, NOT memorize. Lastly, we all know mathematics is riddled
with tons of formulas. It would take years if you wanted to �memorize� all of them.
The secret here not to memorize the formulas, but to internalize them and
understand what they�re for and what they do. When you understand that, the formula
will naturally come to you because you understand how it�s supposed to work.