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GRE Analytical Writing Section
Description: The GRE Analytical Writing section measures a test-taker’s ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively. It consists of two tasks: the "Issue Task" and the "Argument Task." In the Issue Task, students are required to develop and support their own argument on a given issue. In the Argument Task, students must critique and evaluate the logic and evidence presented in an argument. The section evaluates skills in critical thinking, organization, and writing clarity. Scores range from 0 to 6.
GRE Quantitative Reasoning Section
The GRE Quantitative Reasoning section measures a test-taker’s ability to understand, interpret, and analyze quantitative information. It includes questions on arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis. Students are tested on their problem-solving skills and their ability to apply mathematical concepts to real-world scenarios. The section evaluates quantitative reasoning and mathematical understanding. Scores range from 130 to 170.
GRE Verbal Reasoning Section
The GRE Verbal Reasoning section assesses a test-taker’s ability to understand and analyze written material. It includes reading comprehension, text completion, and sentence equivalence questions. Students are tested on their ability to evaluate arguments, understand complex texts, and interpret meaning. The section evaluates vocabulary, critical reading, and analytical skills. Scores range from 130 to 170.
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GRE Analytical Writing Section Categories
Argument Task: This category requires the test-taker to write an essay critiquing an argument presented in a prompt. The task is to evaluate the logical soundness of the argument rather than to agree or disagree with the position it presents.
Percentage of Questions: 50%
- Analyzing the Argument:
Description: This subcategory focuses on the ability to understand, analyze, and critique the argument presented in the prompt.
Example: "Evaluate the logical soundness of the argument that implementing a new policy will lead to increased employee productivity."
- Developing a Critique:
Description: This subcategory focuses on the ability to develop a coherent critique of the argument, identifying logical flaws and providing relevant examples to support the critique.
Example: "Identify weaknesses in the argument that implementing the new policy will increase productivity, and provide examples to support your critique."
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Issue Task: This category requires the test-taker to write an essay in response to a prompt that presents a statement or claim. The task is to develop a position on the issue, providing reasons and examples to support that position.
Percentage of Questions: 50%
- Developing a Position:
Description: This subcategory focuses on the ability to develop a clear and coherent position on the issue, supported by relevant reasons and examples.
Example: "Support your position on the importance of working well with others with relevant examples."
- Understanding the Issue:
Description: This subcategory focuses on the ability to clearly understand the issue presented in the prompt.
Example: "Explain your views on whether it is more important to be able to work well with others or to be able to work independently."
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GRE Quantitative Reasoning Section Categories
Algebra: Questions in this category test skills related to understanding and solving algebraic expressions, equations, and inequalities.
Percentage of Questions: 25%
- Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities:
Description: Questions involve simplifying algebraic expressions, solving linear and quadratic equations, and working with inequalities.
Example: "Solve for x: 2x + 3 = 7."
- Functions:
Description: Questions focus on understanding and interpreting functions, including function notation and evaluation.
Example: "If f(x) = 2x^2 - 3x + 1, find f(2)."
Arithmetic: Questions in this category test basic arithmetic skills including properties and types of integers, arithmetic operations, and number properties.
Percentage of Questions: 20%
- Fractions, Decimals, and Percents:
Description: Questions involve operations with fractions, decimals, and percents, including conversions and calculations.
Example: "Convert 0.75 to a fraction and a percent."
- Integers:
Description: Questions focus on properties and operations involving integers, including factors, multiples, and prime numbers.
Example: "Find the greatest common divisor of 48 and 180."
Data Analysis: Questions test the ability to interpret and analyze data. This includes understanding and applying concepts of statistics, probability, and data interpretation.
Percentage of Questions: 25%
- Descriptive Statistics:
Description: Questions focus on summarizing and describing data sets, including measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode) and measures of dispersion (range, standard deviation).
Example: "Calculate the mean and median of the following data set: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10."
- Interpretation of Data:
Description: Questions involve interpreting and making inferences from data presented in graphs, tables, and other visual formats.
Example: "Based on the bar graph provided, determine the year with the highest sales."
- Probability:
Description: Questions test understanding of basic probability principles, including calculating probabilities of events.
Example: "What is the probability of drawing an ace from a standard deck of cards?"
Geometry: Questions test knowledge of geometric shapes, properties, and theorems. This includes understanding and solving problems related to lines, angles, circles, triangles, quadrilaterals, and other polygons.
Percentage of Questions: 20%
- Circles:
Description: Questions involve properties and measurements of circles, including radius, diameter, circumference, and area.
Example: "Find the circumference of a circle with a radius of 5."
- Lines and Angles:
Description: Questions involve properties and relationships of lines and angles, including parallel lines and angle measures.
Example: "If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, what are the measures of the corresponding angles?"
- Polygons:
Description: Questions involve properties and calculations related to polygons, including quadrilaterals and other multi-sided figures.
Example: "Calculate the sum of the interior angles of a hexagon."
- Triangles:
Description: Questions focus on properties and theorems related to triangles, including Pythagorean theorem, special triangles, and congruence/similarity.
Example: "Given a right triangle with legs of length 3 and 4, find the length of the hypotenuse."
GRE Verbal Reasoning Section Categories
Reading Comprehension: Questions assess a test-taker’s ability to understand, analyze, and interpret written passages. Questions may focus on main ideas, details, inferences, and the author’s intent. Passages are typically drawn from various disciplines including humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
Percentage of Questions: 50%
- Passage-Based Questions:
Description: These questions require test-takers to read passages and answer questions based on their understanding. Questions may ask about main ideas, supporting details, inferences, and the author’s purpose.
Example: "According to the passage, what is the primary reason for the decline in bee populations?"
- Sentence-Level Questions:
Description: These questions focus on specific sentences within a passage and may ask about vocabulary in context, sentence meaning, or how a sentence fits into the overall structure of the passage.
Example: "In the context of the passage, what does the word 'novel' most nearly mean?"
Sentence Equivalence: Questions assess a test-taker’s ability to understand the meaning of a sentence and select two answer choices that complete the sentence in a way that yields a similar meaning. These questions test vocabulary skills and the ability to grasp the overall sense of the sentence.
Percentage of Questions: 25%
- Single-Sentence Questions:
Description: These questions consist of a single sentence with one blank that needs to be filled. Test-takers select two answer choices that both fit the blank and create sentences with similar meanings.
Example: "Although it does contain some pioneering ideas, one would hardly characterize the work as __________."
Text Completion: Questions evaluate a test-taker’s ability to fill in blanks in passages to create a coherent and logical text. These questions test vocabulary knowledge and understanding of the context of the passage. Test-takers need to select the most appropriate words or phrases to complete the text meaningfully.
Percentage of Questions: 25%
- Multiple-Blank Questions:
Description: These questions involve passages with multiple blanks that need to be filled. Test-takers must select words for each blank that fit together to create a coherent text.
Example: "In the 1950s, the country's inhabitants __________ their migration to the capital city, leaving rural areas increasingly __________."
- Single-Blank Questions:
Description: These questions involve passages with one blank that needs to be filled. Test-takers choose the word that best fits the context of the passage.
Example: "It was her view that the country's problems had been __________ by foreign technocrats, so that to ask for such assistance again would be counterproductive."
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