QR-specific study strategies

[eyelovepuns]

Hi!

I am taking the OAT in just under a month and I am really struggling on the QR section of my practice tests. I haven't taken a math class (other than stats) since high school. What resources/strategies did you use to get extra practice for this particular section? I have the kaplan book that I have been using for all sections, but I would like to avoid paying for the full course now that I wouldn't have the time to fully utilize it. Thank you

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[evorage]

I used Quizlet which is an app that has different flash card sets. I used some oat specific ones and also some basic college level math ones as well. The best practice is honestly practice tests and getting used to solving the questions quickly.

 

[Kat3H49]

Hi!

I am taking the OAT in just under a month and I am really struggling on the QR section of my practice tests. I haven't taken a math class (other than stats) since high school. What resources/strategies did you use to get extra practice for this particular section? I have the kaplan book that I have been using for all sections, but I would like to avoid paying for the full course now that I wouldn't have the time to fully utilize it. Thank you

Hey! Honestly I wouln't really worry about the QR section being "math" per say- because the math on it is very simple- you use addition, subtraction, solving for x, probabilities , etc. Its called Quantitative Reasoning and not really "math" because I found it tests more-so your reasoning and problem solving skills- not your math skills. The best way to prep for this section is to do loads and loads of practice ( I used the cracking the OAT practice questions and I thought it really helped) -practice thinking creatively, logically and reasoning fast and efficiently. The questions aren't necessarily hard- I think that its the lack of timing that also gets people (I struggled with timing for sure lol). All the best! You got this!