TOLC-E Economics 2026: Math & Logic Prep Guide
Complete preparation strategy for Business & Economics entrance exams in Italy. Section-by-section breakdown of Mathematics, Logic, and Reading Comprehension with free practice resources.
If you are applying for a bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or Finance at an Italian public university, you will almost certainly need to sit the TOLC-E (or English TOLC-E for English-taught programmes).
TOLC-E & English TOLC-E Master Structure
| Section | Questions | Time Allotted | Target Skills & Syllabus Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logic | 13 questions | 30 minutes | Syllogisms, numerical series, spatial reasoning, set theory |
| Reading Comprehension | 10 questions | 30 minutes | Textual analysis, main conclusions, vocabulary in context |
| Mathematics | 13 questions | 15 minutes | Operations, exponents, logarithms, equations, geometry |
| English Language | 30 questions | 15 minutes | Grammar, prepositions, reading comprehension (B1/B2) |
| Total Test | 66 questions | 90 minutes | Max Score: 36.0 (excluding English section) |
High-Yield Mathematics Syllabus & Topic Breakdown
Math is worth 13 marks on the TOLC-E. Focus your preparation on these 5 core topics:
- Algebra & Special Products: Factoring polynomials, quadratic equations, and inequalities.
- Logarithms & Exponentials: Logarithm laws ($$\log_b(xy) = \log_b x + \log_b y$$), exponential equations, and domain of functions.
- Percentages & Proportions: Profit margins, interest rates, compound interest, and ratio problems.
- Analytic Geometry: Slope of a line ($$m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}$$), distance between points, equation of circles and parabolas.
- Probability & Statistics: Basic combinatorics, permutations, mean, median, and mode.
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