Transcript GRE Quantitative Problem Solving

GRE QUANTITATIVE – PROBLEM SOLVING
Problem Solving Overview
• Problem Solving can involve
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Algebra
Arithmetic
Number properties (associative, dissociative, cumulative)
Geometry
Problem Solving - Strategy
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Analyze the Question
Identify the Task
Approach Strategically
Confirm your Answer
Problem Solving - Tips
• Choose an Efficient Strategy
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GRE only tests the answer, not the process to the answer
Best way to each solution is often the quickest way
Quickest way is often not straightforward math
Practice, practice, practice to become familiar with strategies
• Rely on Kaplan Math Strategies
• Use reasoning and mathematics to answer questions quickly
• Combine approaches
• Use Picking Numbers Strategy
• Use Backsolving
• Use Strategic Guessing