CAST Permanent study plan

Diagnose baseline numerical accuracy by completing a timed 30-question mixed arithmetic and percentage set and recording error types

Build a personal formula sheet covering percentages, ratios, averages, and currency conversion, then apply each formula in at least five practice items

Establish a daily 10-minute mental-math drill routine targeting multiplication tables, fraction-to-decimal conversions, and quick percentage estimates

Set up an error log template that records question type, mistake category, time taken, and correction rule for every wrong answer

Solve 60 numerical reasoning items under timed conditions (60 seconds per item) focusing on percentage change, ratio splitting, and weighted averages

Analyze every incorrect answer from the week using the error log and write a one-line correction rule for each mistake category

Practice data interpretation from tables and charts by extracting three key figures from five different data sets within two minutes each

Complete a 20-question speed drill on multiplication, division, and fraction comparison with a target of 90% accuracy

Review all error-log entries from weeks 1-2 and re-solve each missed question type without time pressure until fully correct

Complete 40 verbal reasoning items focused on true/false/cannot-say logic and passage inference, recording time per item

Build a vocabulary and paraphrase log of 30 terms or sentence structures commonly used in verbal reasoning passages

Practice eliminating answer choices by writing a brief justification for why each incorrect option fails on 15 verbal items

Complete 80 verbal reasoning items across all question types (true/false/cannot-say, passage completion, grammar, and vocabulary) under timed conditions

Reduce average time per verbal item to 45 seconds or less while maintaining at least 75% accuracy

Review the vocabulary and paraphrase log and add 20 new entries from missed questions

Write a one-page decision guide for distinguishing 'false' from 'cannot say' based on evidence strictly within the passage

Learn and apply the core abstract reasoning rule categories: rotation, reflection, progression, alternation, and superposition

Complete 50 abstract reasoning items and label the rule type used for each correct answer

Practice identifying the rule within 20 seconds by scanning for movement, count changes, and shape transformations in a fixed order

Create a personal rule checklist card that lists the five rule categories with a one-line example of each

Complete 60 abstract reasoning items under timed conditions with a target of 70% accuracy and average time under 30 seconds per item

Review the situational judgement framework by reading the competency definitions and writing a one-paragraph summary of the decision principles

Complete 30 situational judgement scenarios and rank responses from most to least effective with a written justification for each ranking

Compare your rankings against the provided answer rationales and record discrepancies in a decision-principle log

Complete 50 situational judgement scenarios under timed conditions and refine the decision-principle log based on recurring themes

Write a personal competency statement for each of the core competencies using the STAR format with one concrete example each

Complete 40 verbal reasoning items as maintenance practice with a target of 80% accuracy

Review all error logs and decision logs to identify the three most frequent remaining weaknesses

Complete two full-length timed mock tests simulating exam conditions with all four domains in sequence

Review every incorrect answer from both mocks and re-solve each one until correct without time pressure

Finalize a one-page exam-day strategy sheet covering time allocation per section, question-skipping rules, and stress-management techniques

Confirm logistics for test day including identification requirements, technology check, and a scheduled rest period the day before