As an MCAT tutor I'm constantly telling my students to practice ‘simple math without a calculator'. The reply?
Where can I find more practice problems?
Since good resources are hard to find, I decided to write up my own MCAT math practice set
NO Calculator Allowed!
PDF Solution set at the end of the quiz
At first glance some of the questions below may appear lengthy or tricky. But if you follow the tricks taught in my MCAT Math Video Series and have memorized the values/calculations on my MCAT Math Cheat Sheet you should be ok.
Part 1 – Rounding
For help with this section see Video 1 – Introduction to MCAT Math Without A Calculator
Part 2 – Factors of 10
For help with this section see Video 2 – Multiplying and Dividing Units of 10
Part 3 – Moving Decimal Trick
For help with this section see Video 3 – Factor of 10 Shortcut
Part 4 – Scientific Notation
For help with this section see Video 4 – Scientific Notation
Part 5 – Squares and Square Roots
For help with this section see Video 5 – Squares and square roots
Part 6 – Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
For help with this section see Video 6 – Fractions, Ratios, Percentages and Proportions
Part 7 – MCAT Trigonometry
For help with this section see Video 7 – Trigonometry + Sin/Cos Value Trick
Part 8 – MCAT Logs and Negative Logs
For help with this section see Video 8 – Logarithms and Negative Logs
Part 9 – Antilogs
For help with this section see Video 9 – Antilogs
Andrea says
Thank you so much, I’m going to eventually move to Canada so this is very helpful!
liz says
I have no idea how you did #16 even after watching the video! Could you please explain what you are doing when you simplify?
Patricia Cosac says
Hello Leah, I am a bit confused on how you solved 16. how did the 39/15 go to 1? I understand you can do 40/10 to get 4 but then from there I am not sure how it goes on. Other than that you’re a pure genius and so much good karma will come back to you for helping everyone out.
Abhiraj Pudhota says
good practice thanks
twinkle says
yr sqaure and square root is bit confusing ?
i want more help .. the last question in the practice exercise is tough .. can you plz solve here !
Aisha says
Hi Leah, just started watching your videos, you do a great job but just one question… In question 18 why are you rounding to the 4.9 to a 0.7 and not 5.0?
Rida says
Thank u soo much☺
Leah4sci says
My pleasure, Rida!
Larhlie Joy Salde says
You’re a a big help. Thank you leah
Leah4sci says
Thanks Larhlie
kaleem says
thanks alot i say thanks aloooooooooooooooooooooooot
Leah4sci says
Thanks Kaleem
Leah4sci says
Laila, Us guys is just me, Leah 🙂
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Sarah says
Leah you are the best!! Thank you ao much 🙂
Leah4sci says
Thank you Sarah
Ernest says
You are outstanding
Leah4sci says
Thank you Ernest
Ernest says
Your are genius