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You can also leverage the Wiley function of the Official-Guide. It automatically records questions you've attempted (and gotten correct/incorrect) and you have the option to bookmark them as well. You can also write individual notes for questions if you do them in study mode.

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Hi tiktokbikbok,

Here is some advice you can follow regarding your error log:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJvDrO6Vx2U
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Late to this thread but it's the best error log discussion I've found, so asking here. First, for anyone landing on this from search: logging only your wrong answers plus your overtime-but-correct ones (like the OP asked) is the balance that worked for me. Logging everything killed the habit within a week.

My question for people running logs long term: how do you classify errors where you knew the concept but the arithmetic slipped? Most templates, including the columns Score-Quest posted above, treat "silly mistake" as one bucket. But that bucket hides very different problems. Misreading the question, sign errors, and plain calculation slips all need different fixes, and lumping them together made my log look like random noise until I split them.

Do you sub-categorize like that, or is it overthinking a tool whose main value is just forcing review?
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Late to this thread but it's the best error log discussion I've found, so asking here. First, for anyone landing on this from search: logging only your wrong answers plus your overtime-but-correct ones (like the OP asked) is the balance that worked for me. Logging everything killed the habit within a week.

My question for people running logs long term: how do you classify errors where you knew the concept but the arithmetic slipped? Most templates, including the columns Score-Quest posted above, treat "silly mistake" as one bucket. But that bucket hides very different problems. Misreading the question, sign errors, and plain calculation slips all need different fixes, and lumping them together made my log look like random noise until I split them.

Do you sub-categorize like that, or is it overthinking a tool whose main value is just forcing review?
I don’t think you’re overthinking this at all! You’re exactly right that these errors all need different fixes, so it’s worth splitting out your categorization.

Since it’s difficult to anticipate every possible execution error, you might consider just adding an open-ended column where you describe the issue and how you plan to address it. At ManhattanPrep, our review log primarily uses a When I see ____ I will ____ format that encourages a quick turnaround from reflection to action. These can be easily to turned into studiable flashcards.

It’s worth considering how you’ll make and track progress with these types of errors. One thing that can be helpful is setting a process goal at the beginning of any timed set. For example, “I will double check all signs” or “I will re-read the question before submitting my answer.” Self-assess at the end of the set — how well did you stick to your goal? Give yourself a rating from 1-5. Keep the goal until you’re consistently getting a 5.

Feel free to check out how our review log is set up. It’s part of our GMAT Free Starter Kit.

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