Posts Tagged ‘Logical Reasoning’
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
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
Do you find yourself running out of time when completing an LR section? Even getting a question correct can be costly if it takes extra time that should've gone to other questions. This class moves at a faster pace, with an emphasis on strong timing habits and strategies. Each class will focus on a different question type, offering specific strategies to improve speed.
Difficulty: 2-4 Stars
Pace: Fast! 10-12 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
With a double portion of LR guaranteed every test, the Logical Reasoning section is more important than ever! Mondays through Wednesdays will feature questions of average difficulty, while Thursdays and Fridays will feature the most challenging questions the test has to offer.
Difficulty: 2-4 Stars
Pace: 4-7 Questions
Questions of the resolve, reconcile, and explain type ask us to understand the logical gap between elements of the stimulus- and what’s required to bridge it. This class will explore the strategies best applied to RRE questions!
Difficulty: 3-5 Stars
Pace: 4-6 Questions
The closely related Parallel Reasoning and Parallel Flaw question types are often regarded as the most difficult and time consuming of the LR types. They don't have to be! This class will cover key concepts and strategies that will help you navigate parallel reasoning with accuracy and confidence.
Difficulty: 3-5 Stars
Pace: 4-8 questions
Taking a few moments to 'pre-phrase' a potential ideal answer choice between reading the stimulus and the ACs is a powerful LR technique. If you spot a missing bridge between the premises and conclusion before getting mired in the answer choices, there's a good chance you'll be able to pinpoint the correct answer in a fraction of the time it would otherwise have taken! This class provides a primer on what to look for when pre-phrasing, and how to capitalize on a solid pre-phrase.
Difficulty: 1-3 Star
Pace: 3-6 Questions