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Structure of the Test
# X. t. S2 v: A# o- n Three Measures: Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning. Quantitative Reasoning3 ]+ u0 A q. q
Total testing time: 3 hours 45 minutes" m3 T5 C0 n4 j7 f
Analytical Writing: two 30-minute writing tasks ( always first)# S$ Z$ n- z4 [" T
Verbal Reasoning: two 30-minute sections ( 20 questions each section)
, A2 k) N5 R( G; t) `5 OQuantitative Reasoning: two 35-minute section (20 questions each section)
: D1 S2 {1 G$ c1 C* y2 BAlso include one additional section, Unscored section
) W4 h2 v9 N: _+ F# STIP 1: Treat each section as if it counts toward your score because it probably will.
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4 Y. e0 |. ?1 q# WScheduled breaks
M9 A T& X/ I( SOne-minute break after most sections
/ f6 `8 f- f& e+ \The minutes break after third section
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If you take an unscheduled break the clock will not stop, so it is best not to stop until there is a scheduled break.
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7 K, s H' Q9 _" z1 j5 a1 eAnalytical Writing
5 @3 {3 O, [' A1 z* K7 W# X: C30 minutes to analyze an Issue
, h# `8 R. k5 m- ^1 Q) g$ G7 E! k/ D30 minutes to analyze an Argument
* x( o9 ?( ^* X" o5 kAssesses ability to : Articulate and support complex ideas; Construct and evaluate arguments; Sustain a focused and coherent discussion.% A1 [9 E7 M- O; M% N
Focuses on your ability to develop a well-constructed argument, and Does not assess specific content knowledge.: ^9 G( d" s5 B# z2 B& R
What matters is you critical thinking process and your ability to put your thoughts into words.
/ ?* f# ~# n1 Y% u6 GWriting tools: use scratch paper for notes, type response( insert text, delete, cut-and-paste and undo the previous action, no spell-check or grammar-check)
0 r( N0 K: j8 f2 T: ^& [. {6 CExample:
; W9 Y4 @- t; e% G) d " As peopel rely more and more on technology to solve problems, the ability of humans to think for themselves will surely deteriorate."- C {# F) j- g! v
Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement above and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how those considerations shape your position.
* ]9 V# F4 a. ]9 o% pTIP 3: Clearly state how your reasons and/or examples support your position.& G; c6 o+ U& Q5 e7 j5 b4 D
Remember, your critical thinking and analysis skills are being measured.9 `5 ?" _% T$ f) A& `' h; E
4 T X5 U3 n! [) sAnalyze an Argument
$ k) r! J% c, C) o) H; mEvaluate a given argument according to specific instructions. Consider the logical soundness of an argument rather than agree or disagree.9 l. q% V5 _2 V2 i+ ?: F
TIP 4: Keep track of time but don't rush. 6 F: g5 B, o& t" C% B
Organize your thoughts and prepare an outline.
2 q7 J* w2 J' g: Z1 g4 G Save some time to check your work.
% m2 W7 A8 ]* O/ L% q4 {0 P* c Minor spelling and grammatical errors will not affect your score.# G3 R6 }0 w8 }* y! F" l. f9 _
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) C- F8 g% ?; T( rThe Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning measures are Section-level adaptive
. {( m- x& T9 }! G$ a' eThat means the computer selects the second section of each measure based on your performance on the first section.0 I4 D7 B+ y* e+ F
If you do very well on the first section of the Quantitative Reasoning measure your second section will be at a higher level of difficulty. The same is true for the Verbal Reasoning measure.
8 h# K% A3 X3 w+ ], wWithin each section all questions contribute equally to your score. Scoring for each measure takes into account. (The total number of correct answers in both sections and the difficulty level of the sections)) M1 K0 k1 O9 d6 w
TIP 5:Answer every question in every section. Points are not deducted for incorrect answers. It is better to guess than to leave an answer blank. 8 A5 b3 K* T6 x) @9 K
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Verbal Reasoning+ b- F" Y' f h! e2 F* y8 L. Z
Assess your ability to: Analyze and draw conclusions from discourse and reason from incomplete data;Understand multiple levels of meaning and the author's intent; Summarize content and distinguish major from minor points.# H3 H T# N" ]. f5 h
Emphasis on complex reasoning skills and reading comprehension. Computer-enabled tasks like highlighting a sentence to answer a question. No antonyms and analogies ( on vocabulary out of context). C9 L+ g1 g3 A7 o. |- T9 T
Tree types of question: Reading comprehension sets, Text Completion questions, Sentence Equivalence questions., \! T6 ^7 I* \( t, I
Questions may contain content from the natural sciences, social sciences, business and humanities.) O3 x: L( X( t1 `7 ?4 N4 |
Questions focus on your verbal reasoning skills, NOT your knowledge of subject areas.
- a$ ~) ^6 ? ?2 X# A+ CTIP 6: Look for key words and phrases. Look for answers that clarify. The first blank may not be the best one to fill first. If the other choices do not make sense, reconsider your first selection.
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2 l2 U# T: n+ W% \# [6 b1 B5 J `Quantitative Reasoning: u9 {& h$ e- v6 t |3 P
Assesses your ability to model and solve problems with quantitative methods. Using basic skill including arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis. Includes high-school level mathematics and statistics generally no higher than algebra level two." \! q7 C C& C: I& q
Types of questions: Multiple Choice, Quantitative Comparison, Numeric Entry., e3 H2 s4 _/ Q8 V
TIP 7: Check your answer to see if it is reasonable with respect to the information given.
5 O! E% I/ f0 V( l& V Use estimation or another solution path to double-check your answer.
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) d. A7 L6 d+ C+ [. LTest-taker Friendly Design: R: K% I& I. G' A) s
Tools for doing your best: On-screen Calculator.
: t2 c7 d, }7 s$ y% ETIP 8: Do not use the calculator just because it is there. Most questions do not involve complex computations, and can be answered with reason and estimation. Read the entire question before using the calculator, and only use it when necessary.
' r2 v( B+ m. ?, PTools for doing your best in the Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning sections: Edit or change answers, Mark questions for review, Navigate freely within a section.. R3 s' `1 ?. R! B7 |( N- } d0 A
TIP 9: Use the Mark and Review tools to keep track of questions that are incomplete, unanswered and/or marked for review.
2 J2 _- P. L0 F5 {0 b$ ^ Leave enough time to check the review screen before leaving a section.
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, m3 D7 T$ k0 ~! U! a Z$ D) a1 G0 _Test-taking Strategies: \4 @! G! f5 U
Preparation Using the FREE official test prep materials from ETS% P6 c% |# y$ _
POWERPREP software ( 2 full-length practice tests , Additional strategies, Sample questions and much more)! m) Q- S6 K' T6 m! Z+ W
Work as quickly as possible without being careless. POWERPREP software Timed test mode.4 i+ h0 a5 g" W" Y# E& _$ s- ?
Move quickly and answer those questions you can answer with certainty first. Mark the questions that require more thought and return to them later.* ^# R5 b; I: p' S) z
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Analytical Writing scores are reported on a 0-6 scale in half-point increments.
: ?( M( b8 K- y% t( V; K. Q3 ]Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning scores are reported on a 130-170 scale in 1-point increments. |
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