Hi,
I have given GMAT exam trice until now. Every-time i ended up scoring just 24 in math. I'm extremely disappointed. Can some pl guide me on the books that i have to work? I am not sure from where to start with. I have registered for my next GMAT on May25,2013.
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unable to increase math score.. pl help
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A score of 24 suggests that you may have gaps in your foundation skills. So, be sure to find a learning resource that starts with the basics and slowly progresses to advanced concepts (I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that our course does this)
To improve in math, I believe that you should compartmentalize your learning and take the time to master each topic (e.g., percents, ratios, exponents, statistics, etc.).
This means that, for each topic, you should:
1) Learn the underlying concepts (rules, attributes, notation, etc.)
2) Learn GMAT-specific strategies related to that topic
3) Practice dozens of questions all related to that one topic.
4) Don't stop working on that topic until you have mastered it
Then, and only then, move on to the next topic.
I also suggest that you spend a lot of time reviewing the responses from the Experts on this site. They model the steps you should be taking when tackling math problems.
Cheers,
Brent
To improve in math, I believe that you should compartmentalize your learning and take the time to master each topic (e.g., percents, ratios, exponents, statistics, etc.).
This means that, for each topic, you should:
1) Learn the underlying concepts (rules, attributes, notation, etc.)
2) Learn GMAT-specific strategies related to that topic
3) Practice dozens of questions all related to that one topic.
4) Don't stop working on that topic until you have mastered it
Then, and only then, move on to the next topic.
I also suggest that you spend a lot of time reviewing the responses from the Experts on this site. They model the steps you should be taking when tackling math problems.
Cheers,
Brent
Brent Hanneson - Creator of GMATPrepNow.com
