Reading Comprehension Advice: Mapping vs Search and Destroy

[virtualmaster999]

Hey everyone!

So I know I made a similar post about this a little while back, but I just wanted to get some opinions on the pros and cons of mapping and SAD.

What is good/ bad for each? Assuming I take 7 mins to read a passage, would it be better off to stick with SAD?

I still read every day, so I'm trying to build up my speed and comprehension even if I stick with SAD.

I took a Kaplan Practice RC and got 43/50 (I just read normally); then I did a bootcamp exam and got 21/50, in which I spent about 25 mins on the first passage between reading and questions, and then tried to SAD the rest. I then tried complete SAD on the same exam, and got 30/50.

I mean, can you get by with SAD? Does it defeat the purpose of reading articles, and can you still be successful with both? I feel that if I read the article, I hardly retain much because I'm rushing and then have little time for the questions. But if I use SAD I feel that I could just go through and find the detail type questions (aiming to miss no more than 7 per passage, so I can still get an 18. Is this fine, because aren't most of the questions detail based anyways?

What do you guys recommend? I know people sometimes MAP and use SAD. Pros and Cons?

Thanks in advance!

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[virtualmaster999]

Also, what if I were to read and Map really fast, and then only answer detail based questions?

 

[DDSBeast]

I did the road map the first time I took it and got a 19. When I retook it this saturday I did S&D with a week of practice and got a 20. I personally think S&D is less stressful and gives you more time (of course with a lot of practice).

 

[bluesky12]

S/D all the way. The passages are mainly fact based

 

[DDSBeast]

I second that! There were 2 or 3 (at the most) questions for each passage that asked about the tone of the passage, intention of the author, etc.

 

[virtualmaster999]

Thank you! So overall, the majority of questions will be detail based, which is why SAD works well? I mean, assuming that 10-12 of the 17 are in the passage, and if I spent about 1-2 mins on each one, I could potentially get 30-36 right based on this right?

 

[I want to go to there]

If you got much higher score by reading normally, why would you try to use those strats? Stick with what works for you.

 

[virtualmaster999]

If you got much higher score by reading normally, why would you try to use those strats? Stick with what works for you.

The one I scored well on was pretty easy to be honest, a LOT easier than bootcamp.

 

[DDSBeast]

The one I scored well on was pretty easy to be honest, a LOT easier than bootcamp.

Bootcamp is much more representative than Kaplan. Practice all 5 Bootcamp practice exams and that will accurately reflect what you can get on the actual exam

 

[virtualmaster999]

I second that! There were 2 or 3 (at the most) questions for each passage that asked about the tone of the passage, intention of the author, etc.

I agree on bootcamp being the most represntative. Going back to what I was saying really quick: So overall, the majority of questions will be detail based, which is why SAD works well? If 10-12 of the 17 are in the passage, and if I spent about 1-2 mins on each one, I could potentially get 30-36 right based on this right?

 

[virtualmaster999]

Also, if I use SAD, would you say reading an article every day helps?

 

[DDSBeast]

Also, if I use SAD, would you say reading an article every day helps?

http://datbootcamp.com/reading-comp...-destroy-guide-for-dat-reading-comprehension/

Check out this guide. Yes, since majority are detail based I believe you have a greater chance of getting more right. Since S&D gives you more time (assuming you've practiced enough) you can sometimes take a little longer on the passages.