{"id":43647,"date":"2018-07-13T16:16:11","date_gmt":"2018-07-13T16:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=43647"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:29:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T16:29:14","slug":"cast-mathematical-usage-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/cast-test\/cast-mathematical-usage-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"CAST Mathematical Usage Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The CAST exam is an aptitude test designed to help companies select new hires with high potential to perform the job. Because of that, the questions are exclusively focused on the skills and knowledge that you need on the job. That is true for the Mathematical Usage section as well, which contains core mathematical concepts that are extremely relevant for most construction and skilled trade positions.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free CAST Mathematical Usage practice test!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/cast\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=cast-test\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'CAST Course Click']);\">CAST Online Course<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/cast\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'CAST Guide Click']);\">CAST Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/cast\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'CAST Flashcard Click']);\">CAST Flashcards<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"What&#039;s_on_the_CAST_Mathematical_Usage_Test\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>What&#8217;s on the CAST Mathematical Usage Test?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CAST-Mathematical-Usage-Test-Outline.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-154558\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CAST-Mathematical-Usage-Outline.svg\" alt=\"exam outline for the CAST Mathematical Usage test, which contains 18 questions and has a time limit of 7 minutes\" width=\"358\" height=\"189\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_to_Prepare_for_the_Mathematical_Usage_Test\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How to Prepare for the Mathematical Usage Test<\/h2>\n<p>Studying math is a two-part process that involves memorizing formulas and rules and then practicing their application across a lot of sample problems. For the CAST exam, you have the additional requirement of learning to apply those formulas and rules under extreme time constraints.<\/p>\n<p>Since you will have just seven minutes to answer 18 questions, you need to develop strategies for fast calculations as well as the ability to evaluate the answer without having to actually work through the math.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/cast\/\" class=\"mobile-ad\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Mobile Ad', 'Mobile Click', 'CAST Mobile Click']);\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CAST-Mobile-Ad.webp\" alt=\"Ad for a Mometrix online course\" width=\"353\" height=\"354\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<h2 id=\"CASTCourse\" class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"CAST_Online_Prep_Course\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>CAST Online Prep Course<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an <strong>online CAST prep course<\/strong> designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll find in the CAST course:<\/p>\n<div class=\"mocblurb\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"moclessons\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocpqs\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocvideos\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocflash\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmoney\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmobile\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Everyone learns differently, so we&#8217;ve tailored the CAST online prep course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for the CAST exam.<\/p>\n<p>Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/cast\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=cast\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'CAST Course Click']);\"><button class=\"buttontranscript\">Start Your CAST Online Course<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the Mathematical Usage test?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 18 questions on this test.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the Mathematical Usage test?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for this test is 7 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is a passing score for the Mathematical Usage test?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There is no set passing score for this test. The CAST is scored on a scale of 1-10, which is the combined score from all four tests.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"home-buttons\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/cast-test\/\">CAST Exam \u2013 Home<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">Mometrix Test Preparation is not affiliated with or endorsed by any official testing organization. All organizational and test names are trademarks of their respective owners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The CAST exam is an aptitude test designed to help companies select new hires with high potential to perform the job. Because of that, the questions are exclusively focused on the skills and knowledge that you need on the job. 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