Cubiks (Talogy) Numerical Understanding Preparation
Prepare for Cubiks numerical understanding with calm, focused practice on tables, graphs, and calculations. Learn what to prioritize first.
Prepare with a clear focus
This guide is for the numerical understanding part of Cubiks assessments. It helps you prepare in a calm, efficient way by focusing on what matters first: reading data accurately, choosing the right calculation, and managing time without rushing.
Cubiks is part of Talogy and its assessments often include timed sections where accuracy and pace both matter. If you are using this practice package, the aim is to become familiar with the question style so you can decide faster what the data is showing and what you need to calculate.
Try a sample question right away
This gives you an immediate feel for the question style and the value of the practice environment.
Annual Festival Statistics in the Netherlands (2024)
| Statistics | New-Amsterdam | LowLands | SouthLands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (thousands) | 2835 | 1363 | 3723 |
| Visitors (thousands) | 420 | 155 | 390 |
| Artists: Regular visitors (%) | 45:55 | 28:72 | 60:40 |
| Revenue (in millions of euros) | 85 | 27,5 | 92 |
| Tickets sold (thousands) | 6210 | 1245 | 5980 |
| Festival grounds (km²) | 32,4 | 15,8 | 41,2 |
| Drinks sold (thousands) | 3900 | 1120 | 4200 |
| Number of stages | 145 | 55 | 178 |
(1) Average ticket price: €15.50. (2) Each visitor buys an average of 14.8 drinks. (3) There are an average of 3 stages per square kilometer of festival grounds.
What the numerical tasks ask you to do
Questions in this module are based on tables or graphs. In some cases the answer is visible directly in the data. In others, you need to combine values or apply a calculation before you can respond.
The main skill is decision-making under time pressure: identify the relevant figures, ignore unnecessary detail, and confirm that your final answer matches the information given. A pen, paper, and calculator can help you work more steadily and reduce avoidable mistakes.
A practical way to start preparing
Begin with the question type itself, not with speed. First make sure you can read the chart correctly, then practice choosing the right operation, and only after that work on answering more quickly.
- Check what the chart or table is showing before you calculate.
- Write down the key numbers so you do not lose track.
- Use the simplest method that gives a correct answer.
- Review errors to see whether they came from reading, calculation, or timing.
This approach fits the preparation style of Cubiks Logiks Advanced and Cubiks Logiks General (Intermediate), and it is also useful across other Cubiks tests that include numerical reasoning.
What to prioritize under timed conditions
When the clock is running, avoid trying to solve every item the same way. Some questions are straightforward retrieval tasks, while others require several steps. Start by spotting which type you are facing, then decide how much working is actually needed.
- Read the labels, units, and axes before looking for an answer.
- Estimate first when a quick check can prevent an obvious mistake.
- Skip over long wording and focus on the data that changes the answer.
- Use practice sessions to build calm pacing, not just raw speed.
How this practice package fits the wider Cubiks bundle
This numerical understanding module sits within a broader Cubiks practice package that also covers analogies, figure sequences, and arithmetic skills. Together, these components reflect the question types most commonly used in Cubiks assessments.
If you want the most efficient preparation, keep your focus on the core skills used in the assessment: reading data correctly, handling calculations accurately, and staying composed when the test moves quickly.