Mastering the Foundation — Essential Math Vocabulary for the ASVAB Exam

The ASVAB Mathematics Knowledge and Arithmetic Reasoning subtests reward more than the ability to calculate quickly. Candidates must first understand the words that describe a mathematical relationship. “Reciprocal,” “factor,” “product,” “proportion,” and “median” each direct a different operation or form of reasoning. Misreading the vocabulary can lead to an incorrect setup even when the arithmetic… Read More »

Decoding the ASVAB — Unpacking the Computer and Pencil-Paper Versions

Applicants may see conflicting descriptions of the ASVAB because official testing is administered in different ways and the details have evolved. The current ASVAB testing guidance says that most enlistment testing occurs by computer at Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) or many Military Entrance Test (MET) sites; paper-and-pencil testing is available at relatively few sites.… Read More »

Understanding the ASVAB Mechanical Comprehension Section – A Gateway to Technical Military Roles

The Mechanical Comprehension subtest of the ASVAB measures how applicants reason about physical mechanisms. Official ASVAB sample questions cover topics such as center of gravity, friction, pressure differences and gear arrangements. The questions can be answered by understanding a diagram and applying a principle, not merely by memorizing an engineering vocabulary list. Mechanical Comprehension belongs… Read More »