What is a good score on the arithmetic drill?
There is no official pass mark. These levels give you clear targets on the default two-minute settings.
No firm uses this drill as its test
Trading firms run their own assessments, which candidates report include decimals, fractions and negative marking. A two-minute drill score is a training number, not a pass mark. Its value is showing whether you are getting faster.
QuantDrill score levels (default settings, 120 seconds)
| Rank | Score | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Intern | 0 to 24 | Getting started. Focus on times tables. |
| Analyst | 25 to 34 | Solid basics. Work on subtraction and division speed. |
| Associate | 35 to 49 | Quick. Drill your slowest tables from the heatmap. |
| Trader | 50 to 64 | Fast. Add decimals and fractions practice. |
| Senior Trader | 65 to 69 | Very fast. Rehearse multiple-choice tests with negative marking. |
| Quant | 70 to 84 | Excellent. Keep it sharp with daily rounds. |
| Senior Quant | 85+ | Elite speed. |
How to move up a level
- Play daily and watch the 10-round average, not single scores.
- Fix the top three weak spots on your stats page.
- Learn the shortcuts on the tips page.
These levels are QuantDrill’s own targets, not official benchmarks from any firm. QuantDrill is not affiliated with Zetamac.
Questions people ask
What Zetamac score do I need for Optiver?
There is no published requirement, and Optiver uses its own test. Aim to be comfortably fast on the default drill, then practise the 80 in 8 format itself.
How quickly can I improve my score?
It varies, but short daily practice usually shows steady gains within a few weeks. Your graph shows your own trend.