I've been studying some Kaplan material for the reading section of the OAT and trying to do a roadmap. I wanted to know, does the computerized OAT have the paragraphs numbered so you can keep track of them? Also, how long/short are the reading passages? i know they shortened them, but it doesn't say by how much. It would be easier to practice for it if i knew what i'm practicing for exactly. Thanks for any replies.
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Hello!
The paragraphs are not numbered. And I really don't think that the passages are any shorter.
Good luck
thanks. That gives me a better idea of how to study for it. I'm havin a lot of trouble with this section. The Kaplan practice readings i've been doing have been giving me about a 50-60%, which i guess is about a 300 in that section. Any tips on how i should be doing better?
This is my strategy.
Go through the test quickly and jot down key words, then when i see the questions i go back to the paragraph with the key word to answer the question.
This works well when the questions are specific, but when i see a question that has to do with a concept or general ideas of the paper, i can't find the answers. Should i slow down and focus more on the article the first time around? I know everyone has a different way of going about these things and different people like different methods, but i'd like to get more ideas on more effective reading strategies.
Thanks again.
