2015 Testers - Testing Software Change!!

[texan2414]

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Hi all,

I just noticed that the AAMC MCAT proprietary testing software has undergone changes for the 2015 exam! 2015 testers might want to get comfortable with the new software layout, etc.

The questions for a given passage now are no longer displayed on one page, but rather come sequentially. It might make it a bit harder for people to visualize ALL passage-related questions as they would have to scroll through all of them. (For those that pre-screen the questions before reading the passage).

The highlighting, marking, strikeout and review features appear unchanged. It's just the general layout and the sequential displaying of questions that is of significance.

EDIT: also noted that you can now highlight question stems. So that might be advantageous for many!

Just thought I point it out here.

Best,

 

[Medaholic Dr]

I knew this change was coming because Khan academy has practice passages in the same layout.

 

[pithy84]

I actually like it. I am always afraid that I will confuse a question with the question above or below.

 

[Abraxas305]

I don't really mind either. I usually answer questions sequentially anyways.

 

[Jack Westin]

In my opinion, the new layout is beneficial because most students get overwhelmed when they see all of the questions of a passage at once - especially for a hard passage. I believe viewing questions one by one helps students control their level of anxiety, therefore helping them better understand the question at hand. Less panic = better chance of getting the right answer.

 

[nolookpass]

So basically one question, then click next, and then the next question?

 

[GCSDOC]

In my opinion, the new layout is beneficial because most students get overwhelmed when they see all of the questions of a passage at once - especially for a hard passage. I believe viewing questions one by one helps students control their level of anxiety, therefore helping them better understand the question at hand. Less panic = better chance of getting the right answer.

Totally agree! Having one questions will make it easier to just focus on each question rather than looking at others to see which is easier to answer

 

[sos5]

I disagree especially on verbal reading questions first helped me a lot. I knew what to look out for in passage. Need to find a new strategy. 🙁