TSA TSA Problem Solving

Question 1

What types of problem-solving questions appear on the TSA?

Accepted Answer

Numerical reasoning, spatial reasoning, data interpretation, and logical deduction

Answer

Only mathematical word problems

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Only geometry questions

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Only pattern recognition

Question 2

How should you approach data interpretation questions with tables and graphs?

Accepted Answer

Read axis labels and units carefully, identify what's being asked, and perform only the calculations needed

Answer

Memorize all data points in the table

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Calculate every possible relationship in the data

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Estimate all answers without calculation

Question 3

What strategy works best for spatial reasoning questions?

Accepted Answer

Mentally rotate or manipulate the shapes, eliminate obviously wrong answers, and use process of elimination

Answer

Measure angles with a protractor

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Only rely on gut instinct

Answer

Skip all spatial questions

Question 4

How do you solve proportional reasoning problems efficiently?

Accepted Answer

Set up ratios, cross-multiply to find unknowns, and check that your answer makes logical sense

Answer

Always convert everything to decimals

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Use trial and error with all options

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Round all numbers to the nearest 10

Question 5

What is the best approach to sequence and pattern questions?

Accepted Answer

Identify the rule governing changes between consecutive terms, test it on all given terms, then predict the next

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Always assume the pattern is addition

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Look only at the first and last terms

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Patterns always alternate between two values

Question 6

How should you handle questions where you're stuck on the TSA?

Accepted Answer

Eliminate obviously wrong answers, make your best guess from remaining options, and move on

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Spend unlimited time until you solve it

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Leave it blank entirely

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Change your answer repeatedly