STEP 4 Review GRE Math Topics Chapter 7 provides a review of math topics tested in the GRE General Test Quantita- tive Reasoning sections. You do not necessarily need to tackle every topic in the review or to work through the review in the order in which it is presented. Skip around if you like, but remember to focus on the topics that you know give you trouble. Each section of the review ends with practice problems that you can use to see how well you have mastered the material. If you get a problem wrong, go back into the review section and re-read the corresponding instructional text.
STEP 5 Take the Practice Tests Once you have completed your review, get ready for the real exam by taking the authentic GRE Practice Tests in Chapters 8 and 9 of this book. When you take each test, try to simulate actual testing conditions. If you are taking one of the tests in Chapters 8 and 9, sit in a quiet space, time yourself, and work through as much of the test as time allows. Additional Practice with the POWERPREP ® Online Practice Tests After you have completed the practice tests in this book, you can get even more practice with the POWERPREP ® Online practice tests.
The POWERPREP Online practice tests provide a Test Preview Tool and two full-length, computer-delivered GRE practice tests that simulate an actual GRE General Test. Before beginning the timed practice tests, use the Test Preview Tool to famil- iarize yourself with each of the question types, formatted as they would be on the actual computer-delivered test. Also use the Tool to become familiar with all of the features of the computer-delivered GRE General Test, such as Help screens, the Review screen, word-processing software for the Analytical Writing section, and the on-screen calculator.
Once you have familiarized yourself with the General Test using the Test Preview Tool, prepare by taking the fi rst full-length, computer-delivered GRE practice test. Each test section will be timed, and you’ll learn to pace yourself so that you can earn your highest score in the time allowed. When you have completed the practice test, you will receive scores on the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning measures. You will also be given access to scored sample essays with reader commentary for the essay prompts in the practice test to help you evaluate your performance.
Based on your performance on the fi rst practice test, you may decide to review math concepts or perform other activities designed to strengthen your verbal reason- ing, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, or analytical writing skills. When you have completed those activities, it is time to take the second timed practice test. You can use the results to determine if you need additional practice or if you are ready to take the actual computer-delivered GRE General Test. To access the POWERPREP Online practice tests, go to www.ets.org/gre/powerprep.