Reading section on DAT

[freedyx3]

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Ok what is the best way to tackle the reading section on the DAT

1) FIrst read each excerpt in its entirety and then answer the questions.

2) Go right to the questions without reading the text first and refer to the text as you answer each question.


Why would one technique be better then the other? Also if yuou were to go with techinque #2 wouldn't you have difficulty answering questoins on the general overall ideas of an excerpt.


thanks

 

[3rdMolarRoller]

The anwser to this question is what works for you.

For me, I read the first question then began reading the passage until I found the anwser then I read the next question and began reading until anwsered and so forth. I finsihed with 8 min left.

I'm sure there are more efficent methods and others will share their thoughts but that is what worked for me. Get the Top Score Pro CD and see what works best for you!!!

 

[freedyx3]

I took the practice test on the kaplan website and I tried to just answer the questions without reading the text first. But there where so many questions that requied me to know the general ideas of the passage so it kinda forced me to read the entire text. It has a really hard time even finishing the reading section cause half the questions were like which of these ideas is true. So i had to go back and read the entire passage.

ALso I'm wondering has anyone else taken the practice test on the kaplan website and how does it compare in difficulty to the real DAT test?


thanks

 

[ddstothecor]

1) The paragraphs are numbered, so number your piece of scrap paper in conjuction with each one.
2) Skim the entire document, and after each paragraph, write a corresponding word or two that will help you remember what that particular passage was about.
3) Also, after reading the 1st paragraph, write an overall theme for the paper--it will be stated up-front; generally.
4) Refer to the questions, and use your one-word synopses to help you quickly locate where you might find a certain answer.
5) There are some overall content questions that aren't given by any particular paragraph.

Hope this helps.