Apprentice Applicant Math Study Guide with Link to Practice Test

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  • Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025

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  • @ShizPhilly
    @ShizPhilly 2 года назад +38

    Just want to say thank you for this video, it helped me refresh all of my math skills quickly in preparation for my apprenticeship test and I got in! 🎉

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  2 года назад +1

      Congratulations

    • @DanielGomez-yx2qy
      @DanielGomez-yx2qy Год назад

      What trade?

    • @ShizPhilly
      @ShizPhilly Год назад

      @@DanielGomez-yx2qy Operating Engineers

    • @edmondramnarine3933
      @edmondramnarine3933 10 месяцев назад +1

      Hey shizy I’m going for this same exam can you give me a heads up of what to expect on the test what to study for

    • @edmondramnarine3933
      @edmondramnarine3933 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@ShizPhilly hey can you help or out give me some insights on what to prepare for I have the same exam this month on the 24th and would love to change life around and get In

  • @marksonsamo6019
    @marksonsamo6019 2 года назад +21

    On behalf of all apprenticeship candidates who needed a little refresher, THANK YOU!

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  2 года назад +1

      Thank you

    • @edmondramnarine3933
      @edmondramnarine3933 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@ColfaxMath hey how are you is this gonna be a replica of what to expect on local 30

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  10 месяцев назад

      @@edmondramnarine3933 no, just an idea of what could be on there

  • @rojeliocorderojr5411
    @rojeliocorderojr5411 4 года назад +11

    This is a refreshing math lesson since I completed my NCCER electrical level 2 trade on 2019... Thanks alot.

  • @andrewrobbins4110
    @andrewrobbins4110 2 года назад +7

    I wanted to thank you for the math videos you posted. I haven’t done math in quite a long time. Watching your videos was a great help. You explained everything really well and made it simple. Because of your videos, it helped me pass my Elevator Apprentice test. Thanks you!!

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  2 года назад +1

      Great to hear, thank you

    • @locofoto75
      @locofoto75 2 года назад

      Congrats, that test is very hard

  • @darkjc18
    @darkjc18 Год назад +2

    Thanks for refreshing the math, its been like 15 years that i didnt practice, have the apprenticeship test on june 2.

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  Год назад +1

      Good luck

    • @evelynespinoza1
      @evelynespinoza1 Год назад

      i have mine on the 15th for the norcal laborers union i hope this is the test they’re talking about 😂

    • @darkjc18
      @darkjc18 Год назад

      @@evelynespinoza1 good luck, its been long time, idk for you, hope everything goes well for both.

    • @Nateskywalkin
      @Nateskywalkin Год назад

      Did you guys pass ?

  • @canth8u
    @canth8u 4 месяца назад +1

    I’m doing this exact prep guide for my exam in 3 weeks . Some of the answers online are incorrect and it messed with my head on how they got those answers. But your techniques are great and straightforward.

  • @Stevawn33
    @Stevawn33 8 месяцев назад +1

    Exam in 2 weeks thanks for the video I’m going to watch and rewatch.

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  8 месяцев назад +1

      Good luck

    • @Stevawn33
      @Stevawn33 7 месяцев назад

      Nailed the math test thanks again.

  • @potatokaiyote
    @potatokaiyote 3 года назад +2

    I have the exam in 2 weeks. Thanks for the video!

  • @thcwhisper1
    @thcwhisper1 4 года назад +7

    thanks for this video it helped me a ton, its been awhile since I had to do any of this!

  • @jakensdieudonne3505
    @jakensdieudonne3505 3 года назад +2

    Wow this is the best video on RUclips, thanks so much

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  3 года назад

      Thank you, great to hear it helped

  • @hussainsaleemi983
    @hussainsaleemi983 Год назад +1

    Thank you sir for your beautiful videos it really help.

  • @hybr1d_0rgan1sm7
    @hybr1d_0rgan1sm7 2 месяца назад +1

    Hey taking the ironworkers aptitude test on the 20th for the Indianapolis local. Been watching this religiously think this is all I need?

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  2 месяца назад

      You can't study too much

  • @warrenhaven2216
    @warrenhaven2216 3 месяца назад +1

    2 9/16. Shows me to be careful and not to make little mistakes like this on the test.

  • @lewisw2693
    @lewisw2693 6 месяцев назад +1

    Shouldn't it have been 2 and 9/16's for G on the measuring tape?

    • @lewisw2693
      @lewisw2693 6 месяцев назад

      NVM you caught it!

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  6 месяцев назад +1

      Good thank you

  • @etherealeagle7680
    @etherealeagle7680 2 года назад +4

    Good video. Thanks for posting. Do you have videos on rounding and estimating as a quick way to see if you are in the ballpark? Also casting out of nines as a rapid way to check addition and multiplication.

  • @stopthetyrants2851
    @stopthetyrants2851 Год назад +1

    I need help with the hvac apprentice test in New Jersey. Any suggestions UA local 9 😢

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  Год назад

      Contact them directly for practice exams

  • @jay_gymdude9233
    @jay_gymdude9233 11 месяцев назад +1

    I’m taking my exam April this video was done years ago do you guys think this algrebra would still apply to my exam or do the switch it up

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  11 месяцев назад

      yes

    • @edmondramnarine3933
      @edmondramnarine3933 10 месяцев назад

      I’m taking this in April aswell and was wondering if this is what I need to follow up on or the Barrons book is broad so it’s hard to focus on one area

  • @ceezauto213
    @ceezauto213 3 года назад +3

    Great video. Would this apply to steamfitters and pipefitters union?

  • @ahmedmandil1982
    @ahmedmandil1982 Год назад

    Please correct me if I am wrong the answer for G on the second ruler shown. You wrote down the answer for G=1 9/16" is that correct ? Or was it supposed to be G=2 9/16"? The letter G was marked after the number 2 on the ruler but you put it down as 1 9/16" was that an error, or am I not understanding it? Please clarify

    • @ahmedmandil1982
      @ahmedmandil1982 Год назад

      Lol spoke to soon I see you corrected it! Thanks !!

  • @davethescrub858
    @davethescrub858 3 года назад +2

    Just got booked for an aptitude test for the Local Sheet Union workers association - hoping this is what's close to what I see on test!

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  3 года назад +2

      Good luck, all the math exams are pretty similar

    • @davethescrub858
      @davethescrub858 3 года назад +1

      @@ColfaxMath Thank you very much! Watching you do long division helped jog my memory, fantastic video! 😁

    • @davethescrub858
      @davethescrub858 3 года назад +7

      @@ColfaxMath just an update: I nailed that aptitude test with 98% scoring higher than anyone else in the intake.
      Thank you so much for the video, breaking down the long division and multiplication was a HUGE tip.
      I'm now a member of the union thanks to the help I got from this

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  3 года назад +1

      @@davethescrub858 Fantastic to hear!

    • @joshualedwell3954
      @joshualedwell3954 2 года назад +1

      @@davethescrub858 What trade was it for if I may ask? I'm studying to take my HVAC/sheet metal test

  • @angelguerrero2743
    @angelguerrero2743 3 года назад +5

    Would this apply for hvac/sheet metal ? My test is tomorrow morning and I’ve been over 3 practice tests. Thank you and great video

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  3 года назад +1

      Good luck!

    • @Ebvardh
      @Ebvardh 3 года назад +1

      Was it similar?

    • @joshualedwell3954
      @joshualedwell3954 2 года назад

      Was it similar man?

    • @taylorleavitt3491
      @taylorleavitt3491 2 года назад +1

      @@joshualedwell3954 I'm taking mine this friday. The test admin should've given you a list of material to study for the test. At least mine did. This covers a lot of what's on the test, but I would double check with your employer to see. I'm through the Union and they have other things to study for that'll be on my test, so be sure to branch out as much as necessary to get in! Good luck!

  • @overkill2976
    @overkill2976 2 года назад +2

    i could be totally wrong but for 10c isnt the answer 1 4/9?

  • @jacobdougherty9228
    @jacobdougherty9228 3 года назад +1

    im curious why the answer sheet shows improper factoring answers but yet the sheet dosnt ask you to turn them into that also you dont do improper fractions either im confused ? please help i have a test coming up in 3 days

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  3 года назад

      I'll try and do a video on improper fractions and mixed numbers

  • @jimmy9624
    @jimmy9624 Год назад +1

    do you have more study guides?

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  Год назад +1

      Yes, I'll keep on working on it

  • @jasontyler7822
    @jasontyler7822 3 года назад +1

    Other than math, else should one expect on a local 20 sheet worker test?

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  3 года назад

      Check in with your local, they should.have some study materials

  • @bj146651
    @bj146651 2 года назад +1

    I tried to take the elevator union test and the test was incredibly hard. Are all the test really the same? I was going to try Hvac. I studied for ages and bought books and still did not pass.

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  2 года назад

      They are similar but I don't know them all. I have a foundations of math course as a playlist on my channel. That you can go through to solidify your math understanding

  • @anthonymineo6781
    @anthonymineo6781 Год назад +1

    Will this be a good review for local apprentice test

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  Год назад

      Yes, the more math the better

    • @anthonymineo6781
      @anthonymineo6781 Год назад +1

      @@ColfaxMath thankyou I’m just looking for some last minute practice tests before local 30 test tomorrow thankyou for the great video

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  Год назад

      @@anthonymineo6781 How did it go?

  • @jujuboxing31
    @jujuboxing31 3 года назад +2

    Is this similar to the heat and frost insulation test??

  • @lonelylosersclub8453
    @lonelylosersclub8453 2 года назад +2

    Does this apply to stationary engineer test?

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  2 года назад

      Not too sure probably similar

  • @corridosinmortales7011
    @corridosinmortales7011 Год назад +1

    Excellent 🐺💪🏽

  • @carolruiz1533
    @carolruiz1533 3 года назад +4

    Great video. Thank you for sharing that link. I will apply to Local 15 Engineers soon. 🙏🏻

  • @user-zt7zk5ll6d
    @user-zt7zk5ll6d 2 года назад +1

    Im applying to be an heavy equupment operator do you know if this will pertain to the math assesment test?

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  2 года назад +1

      Yes all the standardized math tests are similar

    • @user-zt7zk5ll6d
      @user-zt7zk5ll6d 2 года назад

      @@ColfaxMath thank you very much sir

  • @seimhabte471
    @seimhabte471 3 года назад +1

    Hey is this similar to the tests in Alberta for boilermakers?

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  3 года назад

      I'm not sure, most union entry exams are all pretty similar. Check with your local

  • @christianchilders8556
    @christianchilders8556 3 года назад +1

    Is this the kind of stuff you would see on a welding apprenticeship aptitude test?

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  3 года назад

      Most of the standardized math exams are all the same. If not exactly the same pretty close

  • @DavinaMealoha
    @DavinaMealoha 2 года назад +4

    Hey Col. Thanks for the math refresher. I appreciate it. By anychance, do you have any algebra? Tomorrow, I'll go ahead and follow along with a paper and pencil. It was like a light bulb moment when you said some stuff... then, I was like oh wow. I actually remember that. So just gonna practice some more tomorrow. Thanks for sharing. Aloha, Davina

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  2 года назад

      Thanks Davina, yes there are some Algebra videos on my channel

  • @csl9495
    @csl9495 2 года назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @omarprado007
    @omarprado007 Год назад +2

    min 3:09 wasn't it supposed to be 2 9/16"?

  • @maxcastillo8770
    @maxcastillo8770 3 года назад +1

    The answer on question 2e is wrong in the answer key I think.

  • @mellowvibes3395
    @mellowvibes3395 4 года назад +2

    Or does it work for Ironworker

  • @anthonyrobinson2745
    @anthonyrobinson2745 4 года назад +2

    Is this how apprenticeship test looks. Are the problems similar?

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  4 года назад +3

      Depends on the apprenticeship but most are similar to this

    • @anthonyrobinson2745
      @anthonyrobinson2745 4 года назад

      Sheet metal smart

    • @dannylopez2407
      @dannylopez2407 4 года назад

      Is this similar to stationary engineer apprenticeships math test look like?

  • @ceavalencia4767
    @ceavalencia4767 Год назад +1

    Haven't done any real math in decades. This reminds me why I just work BS jobs.

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  Год назад +1

      Never too late

    • @ceavalencia4767
      @ceavalencia4767 Год назад +1

      @ColfaxMath Still at it somewhat. Any advice as to what I should focus on? I've checked reddit, but nothing like asking someone directly compared to peaking at other folks' convos

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  Год назад +1

      @@ceavalencia4767 start at the beginning of basic math, once that makes sense, move forward from there.

  • @kaijusushi8165
    @kaijusushi8165 Год назад +1

    Apprentice for what trade?

  • @AngelLopez-df1fw
    @AngelLopez-df1fw 3 года назад +1

    Is this for glaziers as well ?

  • @Lee_12_81
    @Lee_12_81 3 года назад +1

    in the second part doing 16th of inch, I thought the answer would be 2 9/16th of an inch

    • @Lee_12_81
      @Lee_12_81 3 года назад +1

      never mind seen you corrected it ...lol

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  3 года назад +1

      glad you saw it

  • @The1981jramirez
    @The1981jramirez 4 года назад +1

    Can I have the link so I can download

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  4 года назад

      The link is on the description

  • @victoriagomez7557
    @victoriagomez7557 5 лет назад +17

    Test answers 2E, 9D, 10C are wrong on the PDF

    • @jonathanlopez4026
      @jonathanlopez4026 3 года назад +4

      Thanks for that .9d was killing me . I brought the problem to a math teacher and they came up with the answer I came up with 6. 29/32.

    • @holdengrose
      @holdengrose 3 года назад

      @@jonathanlopez4026 thank god. im not the only one lol

    • @issacrubio3902
      @issacrubio3902 2 года назад

      I was so stressed out !! Thanks bro

  • @ike4584
    @ike4584 3 года назад

    The answer for 9-D is wrong. I got 6 29/32.

  • @iamkimxjohn
    @iamkimxjohn 3 года назад +2

    Would you have a example for Iuoe local 30 apprenticeship math exam study guide as well?

    • @iamkimxjohn
      @iamkimxjohn 3 года назад

      Hi It’s a stationary engineer math exam. I really don’t know where to start in mathematics.

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  3 года назад +3

      I'll look for one and try and get a video out by this Friday

    • @iamkimxjohn
      @iamkimxjohn 3 года назад +1

      @@ColfaxMath thank you!

    • @mr.mortadella1174
      @mr.mortadella1174 3 года назад

      @@ColfaxMath any update on the study guide

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  3 года назад

      @@mr.mortadella1174 sorry to say, I cant seem to find a practice math test online, if you have one you want me to go through, let me know where to find it

  • @mellowvibes3395
    @mellowvibes3395 4 года назад +1

    Can anyone tell me if this is for Ironworker

    • @ColfaxMath
      @ColfaxMath  4 года назад

      Not sure but the math is pretty similar on all the union entry tests

    • @mellowvibes3395
      @mellowvibes3395 4 года назад +1

      But is there like algebra or trigonometry or it’s all basic math

  • @kas7344
    @kas7344 3 года назад +4

    The test isn't that easy