LR fatigue

[RayMiller]

After analyzing past prep tests I noticed that I become fatigued around question number 14 or so to 20. Also, I noticed this is where I consistently miss the most questions, sometimes multiple in a row. I told myself today that I need to demand higher of myself (thx Dave), turn up my concentration and invoke myself more. To me this all sounds good, but I'd like to know have if any of you ever experienced this and what's the most effective way to overcome.

Thx

[Jon Denning]

Hey Ray - thanks for the question. My guess is that it's probably less fatigue, and more so the fact that the toughest questions in an LR section occur in the teens (up to the early 20s). So you're simply encountering a consistent feature of the test: more challenging questions.

To overcome it you need to (A) have a really solid conceptual understanding of the various question types, and (B) practice applying your knowledge/strategies to harder questions by focusing on the specific range you mention.

Make sense?

[RayMiller]

Yes it makes sense. What's the best way to practice without taking too many tests and running out before I reach my goal. I printed out some of the logical reasoning sets, will those work? Or is it better to take logical reasoning sections?

Thx

[Jon Denning]

Well I think it obviously depends on where your specific strengths and weaknesses lie. Assuming it's LR (sounds like it from your question), then you can get a lot of value out of smaller question sets without having to commit to 25 or 50 questions at a time.

More specifically, your scoring range in LR may actually dictate which questions in a section would be most helpful: if you're in the 140s-150s there's still plenty of conceptual/foundational room to grow so focus on the easier questions that comprise the first half of an LR section; if you're in the 160s-170s then it's more about refining your strategies on the harder questions found from 13 or so up. That's not to suggest the later questions aren't valuable for lower scorers, or the early questions aren't worth reviewing by someone with a 170, but I think it allows you to maximize value by choosing questions to start with that are most reflective of your particular abilities.

I'd also recommend using a timer as you go through questions, as that will keep you diligent in terms of your pacing and application of strategies.

Thanks!

[RayMiller]

Thanks Jon. I appreciate the help