[valarauca1]

I'm very good at Algebraic math. But I don't think an algebraic test will show programming aptitude. While algebraic and calculus analysis are a form of problem solving that works incredibly well. It is by no means the fastest, or most eloquent way of solving a problem. Its just a single tool that a problem solver can use.

The main thing I fall back on is Heron's Problem. The classic algebraic/analytical solution is to find the local minimum of a function. Which works, this method isn't flashy yet completely functional. It requires no insight, just mentally vomiting something you learned in high school/college.

The geometric solution is far simpler, and offers insights into the foundation of trigonometry. Its really so simple and eloquent you feel like an brutish idiot doing a long form analysis.

I offer this because tools are merely tools, and math supplies many tools. You wouldn't hire a finish carpenter just based on his/her ability to swing a sledge hammer would you? I mean s/he will have to swing a hammer, but will it have to be a sledge hammer? Will they have to use a nail gun? Screw driver? I hope they are proficient in all of these tools, and since I'm outsourcing my time to them, I hope they know which tool to use at which time.