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There is a huge advantage in a lot of the questions in knowing shortcuts and simplifying the questions. Someone with a strong math background is going to find this a lot easier better than someone who struggles with math.



Sounds like the test measures proficiency in math then. A math proficiency test if you will.


Maybe a math competency test is more appropriate.


For a test called "Math proficiency test" that sounds about right.


"People who are good at math will be good at this math test."




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