Posts Tagged ‘Logical Reasoning’
A significant portion of a typical LR section is made up of Weaken, Strengthen, and Evaluate questions. These three closely-related question types all ask us: what would tip the scales for an argument? Sharpen your skills while exploring the important similarities and differences between them!
Difficulty: 3-5 Stars
Pace: 3-6 Questions
A question type often rife with abstract and referential language, Method of Reasoning questions test your ability to accurately and efficiently understand the structure of an argument. This class will cover the essential strategies to look to when you see a Method question!
Difficulty: 3-5 Stars
Pace: 3-6 Questions
Both MSS and MBT questions ask us to evaluate inferences- what can be validly drawn for the stimulus, and are all valid inferences equally valid? This class will explore the significant similarities and differences between the two classes, with an emphasis on the tips and strategies best applied when you encounter a question of either type on the test.
Difficulty: 3-5 Stars
Pace: 4-6 Questions
One of the most atypical question types, Point at Issue questions ask us to pinpoint where two arguments differ or align without getting distracted by other elements in the split stimulus. Learn how should your approach differ when there are two arguments to consider, and how to avoid the red herrings this question type often features!
Difficulty: 3-5 stars
Pace 4-6 questions
Both Must be True and Must be False questions ask us to identify the truly certain: the AC that absolutely cannot be false or true, depending on the variant of this stem at hand. Learn to efficiently sort between the guaranteed implications of an argument and the lesser conclusions that don’t make quite make the cut!
Difficulty: 3-5 Stars
Pace: 4-6 Questions
Sufficient and necessary conditions are some of the most common logical elements encountered in logical reasoning. Easily confused with each other and often unintuitive, they can make for some truly hard SA and NA questions! This class will cover the concepts and strategies that are essential for effectively navigating both question types.
Difficulty: 2-5 stars
Pace: 5-7 Questions
Struggling with LR? This class is your safe space for building confidence, one question at a time. Let’s work through it together—no pressure, just progress! You’ll work methodically with your instructor: breaking down the stimulus, evaluating each answer choice, and identifying underlying patterns that will show up again and again.
Difficulty: Foundational, 1-4 stars
Pace: Slow, 3-6 questions
Struggling with LR? This class is your safe space for building confidence, one question at a time. Let’s work through it together—no pressure, just progress! You’ll work methodically with your instructor: breaking down the stimulus, evaluating each answer choice, and identifying underlying patterns that will show up again and again.
Difficulty: Foundational, 1-4 stars
Pace: Slow, 3-6 questions