Logic vs. Math concepts

[topspin20]

I am consistently under-performing on my Quant practice tests. I feel that I have a pretty solid understanding of the underlying math concepts, and when practicing a few problems at a time without time constraints, I am able to do quite well, and feel very confident.

However, under real test conditions, I sometimes find myself completely at a loss as to how to approach certain questions. This leads me to believe that I have not sufficiently developed the logical though processes necessary to apply the mathematics.

Are there any specific tools, exercises, puzzles, or games out there to help develop this? Or is working through practice questions under test conditions the best way to go?

[Brent@GMATPrepNow]

One of the great things about almost all GMAT math questions is that they can be solved using at least 2 different approaches. Typically, one approach is much faster than the other(s). So, the key to speed improvement is recognizing the fast approach for each question.

To get better at recognizing the fastest approach, I suggest that you spend a lot of time reviewing the responses from the Experts on this site. Here you will find a variety of approaches for every question. You'll also see the steps and thought processes involved in tackling math problems.

Cheers,
Brent