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22 Jul 2014, 16:51
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Hello all,
I'm a little confused on how to use the error log to my advantage. I've searched this site for other discussions on how to use the error log, but all I ever seem to find are definitions of the error log and different templates. I can't really find how are people are actually using it while they study. I understand what it is for: to make studying as efficient as possible by tracking the the mistakes an individual makes and identifying the WHY aspect of an issue. It makes sense to me and it is very intuitive; it makes me excited to actually study now because I know it'll help me to identify the root causes of my weaknesses (hopefully).
I'm not really looking for an explanation of what an error log is. Rather, I'm looking for the best or optimal way to implement it. How do you all use it specifically? When studying with practice questions, are you completing all the questions first in a timed setting (say 15 questions) and then going back and recording the results or are you recording data into the error log simultaneously while doing practice questions? What about an actual practice test that is timed and made to simulate the actual exam? I understand that many people maintain spreadsheets as error logs, but do also first record it by hand and then go and enter the results into the spreadsheet later?
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
I'm a little confused on how to use the error log to my advantage. I've searched this site for other discussions on how to use the error log, but all I ever seem to find are definitions of the error log and different templates. I can't really find how are people are actually using it while they study. I understand what it is for: to make studying as efficient as possible by tracking the the mistakes an individual makes and identifying the WHY aspect of an issue. It makes sense to me and it is very intuitive; it makes me excited to actually study now because I know it'll help me to identify the root causes of my weaknesses (hopefully).
I'm not really looking for an explanation of what an error log is. Rather, I'm looking for the best or optimal way to implement it. How do you all use it specifically? When studying with practice questions, are you completing all the questions first in a timed setting (say 15 questions) and then going back and recording the results or are you recording data into the error log simultaneously while doing practice questions? What about an actual practice test that is timed and made to simulate the actual exam? I understand that many people maintain spreadsheets as error logs, but do also first record it by hand and then go and enter the results into the spreadsheet later?
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
25 Jul 2014, 18:45
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Hello DJP,
To simulate the flow of the GMAT, I completed a set number of questions during a period of study, typically 2 hours, and then go through all the problems completed in the two hours. You wouldn't want to stop after each question since it stop the flow, doesn't help you improve your stamina (you get a mini break) and really, isn't the most efficient way in terms of time to study. Similar in a CAT, after it is done, I go through and record all the errors and why did I answer this question a certain way.
In the error log itself, I also kept problems that I found very interesting or difficult. I went straight into a spreadsheet; saved time since you don't have to copy once onto paper and then again into the spreadsheet.
Good luck with your studying
To simulate the flow of the GMAT, I completed a set number of questions during a period of study, typically 2 hours, and then go through all the problems completed in the two hours. You wouldn't want to stop after each question since it stop the flow, doesn't help you improve your stamina (you get a mini break) and really, isn't the most efficient way in terms of time to study. Similar in a CAT, after it is done, I go through and record all the errors and why did I answer this question a certain way.
In the error log itself, I also kept problems that I found very interesting or difficult. I went straight into a spreadsheet; saved time since you don't have to copy once onto paper and then again into the spreadsheet.
Good luck with your studying
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