failed numeracy test?! help

[bimpit]

Any one know what the minimum pass mark is for graduate training scheme numeracy tests? Im so gutted, I just took a numeracy test for one of these shemes and the time ran out when I was only half way through! I'm literally in tears! It's for their science grad scheme, I'm getting a 2:1 from UCL in chemistry but I'm not an engineer or maths student so I don't really practice my maths but I can do it, plus I'm dyslexic so read very slow and my normal exams I have extra time!
HELPPP!!! I've probably lost out on a really good opportunity and I have other tests to do, I feel so stupid!

[buildersmate]

There is no universally-applied minimum score on either verbal or numeric reasoning tests. Such tests are generally used as part of an overall process of assessment. That much said, having been involved for many yars in graduate recruitement into industry, we found a high correlation with ability to do these tests and numerical dexterity later demonstrated on the job.
Whilst it is right and proper that you get extra time to do things for academic examinations, this doesn't really translate into something you can expect in commerce or industry where, if one wishes to be a high-flyer, one has to read and digest information fast.

[boxtops]

bimpit, speak to the scheme organisers. You might get a chance to do it again - some organisations will give you sample test papers etc so you can practise in advance of the actual test. There is also some good stuff on the web particularly on www.bbac.co.uk/skillwise which I know some people have found very useful. Good luck!

[boxtops]

sorry - that should be www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise.....

[roguepink]

if you would ordinarily get extra time in exams, then I think you can phone the graduate scheme providers and tell them this. I don't know what they can do but everytime I fill out an application they ask if I have any disabilities which would affect the tests.

also http://www.graduatesfirst.com/ is meant to be good practise.