advice for the angle rankings?

[blankman321]

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im using the CrackDatPAT which is pretty awesome in every aspect EXCEPT for the angle rankings. when I click on the explanation on why one is bigger than the other, it just assumes you have a protractor when taking the test, when in fact you are not allowed.

so do you have any advice on how to tackle the angle ranking, some are pretty obvious others are really annoying (hence only getting 4 out of 15 right)

 

[rladbwjdtl]

im using the CrackDatPAT which is pretty awesome in every aspect EXCEPT for the angle rankings. when I click on the explanation on why one is bigger than the other, it just assumes you have a protractor when taking the test, when in fact you are not allowed.

so do you have any advice on how to tackle the angle ranking, some are pretty obvious others are really annoying (hence only getting 4 out of 15 right)

I don't know if this will be helpful but what I do is I look at the answer choices first. Most of the time there will be two possible largest or two possible smallest angles. I look at the two possible largest angles, look back and forth from these two and determine which is larger. So now you can eliminate some answer choices. I do the same for the two smallest possible angles and eliminate some more answer choices. This usually worked best for me.

 

[blankman321]

I dont know for me, I think my mind is going to much into the optical illusions, bc some of these angles look really really close, at least on the CDP, im praying they're much different or somewhat more noticeable on the real thing

 

[lr2014]

CDP angles are known to be harder than the real thing.

 

[ChrisM07]

CDP angles are known to be harder than the real thing.

CDP angles are dreadful. Seriously pulling my CDP scores down 🙁

 

[asne0407]

not ture...CDP angles are about the same as the real DAT....I like to focus on the point of the angle if it is acute...even putting your finger nail near the point helps compare the two

 

[aznnytezx]

I am pretty bad at it too, I am getting 9-11/15 correct. I think practice is key.

 

[J777]

I don't know if this will be helpful but what I do is I look at the answer choices first. Most of the time there will be two possible largest or two possible smallest angles. I look at the two possible largest angles, look back and forth from these two and determine which is larger. So now you can eliminate some answer choices. I do the same for the two smallest possible angles and eliminate some more answer choices. This usually worked best for me.

I agree with this.

Also, one of the biggest traps you can fall into is over-thinking the angle questions. Our instinct is to want to sit there and analyze each angle until we believe that we are certain of the larger (or smaller) angle. However, this approach just clouds our judgement and perception. End up wasting time and are more likely to choose the incorrect answer.

After narrowing down your answer choices to two, try to make a split-second decision. More often than not, especially with angles, your gut choice will be the correct one. If you are having too much trouble making a quick decision, make a mental note of the two choices you believe to be correct, choose one of the two answers, and move on to the next question. After answering that one, immediately go back to the preceding question and try again (this should only take a few extra seconds). Sometimes, simply removing yourself from a problematic angle question for a few seconds will give you the new perspective you need to answer it correctly. If you still can't come to a quick decision, mark it and just move on. If you have enough time at the end, you can come back to it.

FYI, I found the angles on my exam to be slightly easier than CDP, but you should still practice many of these questions so you can improve your angle ranking score. Good luck!

 

[cmF]

I don't know if this will be helpful but what I do is I look at the answer choices first. Most of the time there will be two possible largest or two possible smallest angles. I look at the two possible largest angles, look back and forth from these two and determine which is larger. So now you can eliminate some answer choices. I do the same for the two smallest possible angles and eliminate some more answer choices. This usually worked best for me.

Does this mean for smallest angles:

A) 1-2-4-3
B) 1-3-4-2
C) 4-3-2-1
D) 4-1-2-3

And 1 or 4 are obviously going to be smallest, so determine which is smaller. If 4 is smaller than 1, you can eliminate A and B and decide between C and D? Then decide between 1 and 3?

 

[J777]

Does this mean for smallest angles:

A) 1-2-4-3
B) 1-3-4-2
C) 4-3-2-1
D) 4-1-2-3

And 1 or 4 are obviously going to be smallest, so determine which is smaller. If 4 is smaller than, you can eliminate first two and decide between C and D? Then decide between 1 and 3?

Exactly!

 

[Illfavor]

I feel weird now, since cube counting is my worst section (avg. 8/15) and angles I'm pretty okay with. Just need to actually practice the cube counting.