Calculation vs Conceptual

[Parthenon89]

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Hello all,

I've taken AAMC 4 & 5, for the PS section I noticed that majority of the questions in AAMC4 are conceptually based, and less on calculation (which I'm good at), but for AAMC5, I noticed that it was heavy on calculation, and a bit less on conceptual questions.

I was wondering on the actual MCAT, which questions types did you encounter more often?

Thank you

 

[mtbtx]

It can be either way. I would practice getting good at both types of exams.

 

[SN2ed]

Usually it's more conceptual. However, some recent test takers had calculation heavy exams. Prepare for either.

Also, check out the "Arithmetic Tricks, take two thread," it's a great resource for math tips: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=528674&highlight=Arithmetic+Tips+Tricks

 

[Parthenon89]

thanks a lot SN2ed, i'm loving that thread.