How long to spend on each science passage?

[makingthejump]

When practicing passages in PS and BS, how long should I spend for each passage? Also, do you guys read the questions or the passage first? Thanks!

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[efle]

Skim the passage, you should be able to quickly determine if it's a straightforward one on a familiar topic or a curveball on something you've not seen much before (there's usually one or two weird, dense passages per section). If it's a weird one, really read it.

Then do the problems, referring to the passage as needed. Total time per should be about 7 minutes on average (that leaves you a few extra minutes for the tougher passages and double checking the toughest problems). Discretes should be like 30 seconds each.

 

[Jack Westin]

Try read the passage and do the questions within 6-7 mins. For verbal, stick to around 8-9. The key is to do practice passages every day and to time yourself whenever you practice.

 

[NextStepTutor_1]

You must explore available strategies to ensure you get one that works for you, but whatever one you go with your timing will be the same. Aim for around 8 minutes on AVERAGE. Some will take longer, some will take shorter, but 8 minutes is a good benchmark for your average time per passage.