What kinds of notes are you taking?
For each passage, you need only identify and summarize:
- the theme of each paragraph (4 to 8 words)
- conflicting points of view (4 to 8 words)
- main idea (4 to 8 words)
That said, when it comes to Reading Comprehension (RC), I don't believe that there's one specific approach that works best for everyone. I always recommend that students spend some time experimenting with different strategies to see which one best suits their memory, reading speed and English proficiency.
Having said THAT, when reading ANY Reading Comprehension (RC) passage, it's crucial that you engage 100% in the passage. So, rather than approach a new passage with dread ("I don't enjoy reading it at all"), try to feign interest ("Excellent! This passage is about stock market regulations in Peru!"). The better your engagement, the better the results.
You'll find additional tips to help you better engage with the passage in this video:
https://www.gmatprepnow.com/module/gmat- ... on?id=1123
If you're interested, we have a complete set of free videos covering all sorts of Reading Comprehension strategies:
https://www.gmatprepnow.com/module/gmat- ... prehension
Cheers,
Brent
