Posts Tagged ‘Logical Reasoning’
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.
Split into PSAr (find the rule) and PSAa (application) questions, these cousins of Sufficient Assumption questions tend to be less straightforward- and thus more difficult! This class will cover the concepts and strategies that are essential for effectively navigating both variants of this question type.
Being able to quickly identify flaws in an argument is one of the most critical skills needed for a wide variety of LR question types. Hone your flaw-spotting ability by working through Flaw questions of varying difficulty!
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.
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!
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!
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.
Macro-level strategies are a critical yet often neglected set of LSAT skills. When engaging with the test, you should always have a plan! How often should you skip, and how should you be deciding which questions to come back to later? What do you do when you don't understand a stimulus, or find yourself evenly torn between two attractive answers? Join instructor Rahela Sami for an exploration of the bigger-picture techniques that will keep you moving with purpose throughout a section.