HESI A2 Math Topics to Study Before Test Day
HESI A2 Math can feel much easier when you know which skills to review. Instead of studying mathematics without a plan, focus on the types of calculations commonly included in HESI Admission Assessment preparation materials.
Start With Basic Operations
Make sure you are comfortable with:
- Addition
- Subtraction
- Multiplication
- Division
- Order of operations
- Working with positive and negative numbers
These skills form the foundation for more complicated problems.
Review Fractions and Decimals
Fractions and decimals are important areas to practice. Work on:
- Adding and subtracting fractions
- Multiplying and dividing fractions
- Converting fractions to decimals
- Converting decimals to fractions
- Comparing values
- Rounding numbers
Practice without immediately reaching for a calculator. You want to understand the process behind the calculation.
Practice Ratios and Proportions
Ratios and proportions are especially useful in healthcare-related calculations. Practice setting up proportions and solving for an unknown value. For example, if two quantities have a known relationship, make sure you can represent that relationship mathematically before solving it.
Don't Forget Measurements
HESI preparation materials also cover measurement skills and math concepts used in healthcare contexts. Review common measurement relationships and practice converting between units.
Work on Word Problems
Math questions may provide information in a paragraph rather than giving you a calculation directly. Read the problem carefully and identify:
- What information is given?
- What is the question asking?
- Which operation or formula is appropriate?
- What unit should the final answer use?
Practice Regularly
A short math session every day can be more useful than trying to review everything in one sitting. Keep a list of the problems you miss and revisit the concepts behind them.
Final Thoughts
Build your HESI A2 Math preparation around core arithmetic, fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, measurements, and word problems. Then use practice questions to identify which areas need additional work.
