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11 Dec 2015, 05:29
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Hi
I solved 6 RC passages. The 4 passages involved taking notes (manhattan way) and my accuracy was <30%. May be I concentrated more on writing than understanding the passages.
But my last 2 passages, I didnot take notes. I concentrated completely and tried grasping as much as i could. It resulted in 7/8 (90%_accuracy).
Kindly advice whether the latter way of solving RC is better (or) Note taking is a compulsion in answering RC`s.
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Karthick
I solved 6 RC passages. The 4 passages involved taking notes (manhattan way) and my accuracy was <30%. May be I concentrated more on writing than understanding the passages.
But my last 2 passages, I didnot take notes. I concentrated completely and tried grasping as much as i could. It resulted in 7/8 (90%_accuracy).
Kindly advice whether the latter way of solving RC is better (or) Note taking is a compulsion in answering RC`s.
Cheers
Karthick
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11 Dec 2015, 07:05
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Mate, it varies from person to person. Moreover, it also depends on what kind of notes you were taking. If you wrote whole sentences, then you just simply wasted your time. Usually, when you write something, you memorize better, nevertheless, RC does not test the ability to recollect something you have read, but the ability to understand the material. If you can comprehend complex passages without taking notes, then you should do that way.
11 Dec 2015, 07:15
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Hi Karthick,
If you're asking whether 90% is better than 30%, then the answer is yes
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 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 free video: https://www.gmatprepnow.com/module/gmat- ... on?id=1123
So, perhaps the process of taking notes actually decreased your engagement, and you spent more energy focusing on your note-taking.
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
If you're asking whether 90% is better than 30%, then the answer is yes
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 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 free video: https://www.gmatprepnow.com/module/gmat- ... on?id=1123
So, perhaps the process of taking notes actually decreased your engagement, and you spent more energy focusing on your note-taking.
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
