Tips for RC timing

jka1604

Does anyone have any tips for reading comp timing? I have struggled to get the timing right for the reading comprehension sections; I do well on the questions that I have time to answer, but for two practice tests in a row, I have run out of time during the last passage. Does anyone have any methods for practicing RC drills to get faster? Will it come with time as I do more drills and practice tests, or are there any methods some people used that really helped get their timing down? Anything helps!

lookingforanswers

I also struggled a lot with timing. I think RC timing can feel super inconsistent, especially in the beginning.

Instead of speeding up, I actually slowed down. Once you keep practicing RC sections, you can start to develop your own personal pace and I think that comes naturally over time as you just keep repeating practice.

I used to keep a small goals (like finish the first passage in 7 minutes, second in 8, etc.)

But, once I abandoned that and started focusing on untimed section drills, I found my pace to come forward naturally. It seems pretty consistent now, and although I still check the clock to make sure I'm keeping my goals, I worry a lot less.

Keep practicing and find your own pace :-) Good luck!