angle ranking on pat

[predentalstudent9]

Hi guys,

I have been using DAT Bootcamp to practice for the PAT section. I was wondering how alike the angle ranking section is on the real test compared to the bootcamp? I am little worried because I am having a difficult time getting the right answer. Sometimes the angles are so close to each other (varies by 2-3 degrees) that its so hard to tell which one is bigger or smaller.
Any tips to improve? I have tried almost all of the different methods but I don't seem to do well no matter what method I use.

Thanks!

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[kuef1pet]

Hi guys,

I have been using DAT Bootcamp to practice for the PAT section. I was wondering how alike the angle ranking section is on the real test compared to the bootcamp? I am little worried because I am having a difficult time getting the right answer. Sometimes the angles are so close to each other (varies by 2-3 degrees) that its so hard to tell which one is bigger or smaller.
Any tips to improve? I have tried almost all of the different methods but I don't seem to do well no matter what method I use.

Thanks!

It is really similar to actual dat. I also struggled with that section on bootcamp but tried to practice it everyday for even just 10 minutes and I improved quite a bit.

 

[HermeyTheElf93]

You could try making a 90 degree angle by holding your finger near the monitor. This will help you visualize the angles. Do not touch the monitor because that is prohibited during the test.

 

[SDDDAT]

I'm also having trouble with the angles section of that PAT even after practicing for almost a month, haven't scored 15/15 on any generators :/ What I found helpful though is using a combination of strategies instead of relying just on rapid eye technique, hill, laptop, etc. If the angles are in the same orientation with the tips pointing in the same direction, then rapid eye works pretty well for me. However, if one is pointing up and the other is pointing down, I would use the laptop method.
I feel like the BC angle generators are harder than the ones found in the BC PAT practice tests. With the practice tests, I can sometimes eliminate choices quickly if I can't tell which angle is bigger (say I can't decide whether angle 1 or 3 is smaller. If three of the answers start with 1 and one answer starts with 3, 1 is most likely going to be smaller than 3).

 

[dentalstudent2021]

Its on par with bootcamp or harder. Its the hardest section for me on the DAT.
just keep practicing and you will see the difference in a month or so....don't give up! you will get your reward if you don't give up 🙂

 

[laterbay]

Angle ranking is easily the hardest part of PAT in my mind as the other sessions have a tangible way to determine right answers, whereas angles are more: assess, make best estimation, try to eliminate down, and get right answer. Use the angle generator on DAT Bootcamp and DAT Genius (different generator on DAT Genius provides variety from Bootcamp) every single day, keep practicing, and you'll get it.

 

[88Kieys]

This may sound rediculous but the best way going about the angle section is to not stare at the angles for too long.

When you stare at similar color shades/ angels, your brains tends to blend them together. It's something that you shouldn't have to stare at for too long. Trust your instincts. Quickly glance at only two angles and compare. This is definitely a section that requires practice but I can insure if you keep trying you can do it! 🙂

 

[wildzodiac]

The angle ranking portion of the PAT was the most difficult section for me. If you stare at a question for too long, you'll drive yourself insane. Look at the answer choices, do the quick glance method between two angles and narrow down your answer choices based on your gut. Remember that the angle ranking is designed to be completed in the shortest amount of time possible so you have more time to spend on other PAT questions which require you to think it out.

 

[veryhappylabrador]

1) Close your eyes
2) Back away from the monitor
3) Quickly glance back and forth between two angles (focusing closely on each vertex)

Sometimes, one angle will suddenly look a lot different if you just keep going back and forth (at least for me it did). That strategy helped me for some questions, but it didn't always work.

 

[thehonya]

I know a guy that can put in protractor markings on contacts, cant even see em if people look at you. $400 a pair.

jk angle section is brutal but the key is lots and lots of practice. I was doing ~50 a day leading up to my exam.