GRE Preparation Course
The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is a standardized test required by many universities to gain acceptance into graduate programs.
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This test focuses on the following core areas:
1. Analytical Writing:
This section has two types of questions: “Analyze an Issue” and “Analyze an Argument”. This section is designed to test the student’s ability to think critically and articulate the points to support their ideas in a clear and structured manner
(i) Analyze an Issue: In this question, the student is asked to take a view on the issue given, and elaborate on why they’ve taken that position. This tests the critical thinking ability of the student.
(ii) Analyze an Argument: While the student is asked to take a side in Analyze an Issue, here they are presented with one. The student’s job is to evaluate the position taken by the author. This tests the logical thinking ability of the candidate.
2. Verbal Reasoning.
This section has three types of questions measuring the student’s ability to draw assumptions from incomplete data, understand the meanings of words, and understand the structure of text. This section requires the student to have a substantial vocabulary.
(i) Reading Comprehension: The passages for this part are taken from everyday academic topics. The student has to read, understand and answer the questions in multiple-choice format or by selecting the most appropriate word in the sentence.
(ii) Text Completion: This section involves reading a paragraph containing several blank spots. The student must select the word that is most appropriate based on the context.
(iii) Sentence Equivalence: The student is provided with one sentence containing a blank placeholder for a word. The student must choose two words from a selection of six, such that the meaning of both sentences is similar.
3. Quantitative Reasoning
This section tests the mathematical abilities of the student. Students are allowed to use an on-screen calculator.
The topics tested are:
- Arithmetic: Percent, Ratio, Rate, Sequence, Factorization, Decimal Representations
- Algebra: Exponents, Algebraic Expressions, Relations And Functions, Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, Coordinate Geometry, Graphs, Intercept, Slopes
- Geometry: Circles, Triangles, Types Of Triangles, Cylinder, Quadrilateral, Polygons, Concurrent And Similar Figures, Area, Perimeter, Volume, Pythagoras Theorem
- Data Analysis: Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation, Quartiles And Percentiles, Line, Bar, Pie Graphs, Probability