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Updated on: 09 Apr 2007, 17:19
Originally posted by Praetorian on 23 Nov 2004, 16:03.
Last edited by Praetorian on 09 Apr 2007, 17:19, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by Praetorian on 09 Apr 2007, 17:19, edited 1 time in total.
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Dear All
Here is something about the error log and why i think its so important for most of us. I wrote this for one of our members and she said it helped her, so i figured i should post it here.
Think of the error log as a list of problems you definitely want to go over
in your final week of prep. now what might those problems be? let
me offer you a list. please include/exclude according to your
preference.
1. problems you got wrong
2. problems you got right,but with some divine intervention.
(guessing)
3. problems you got wrong in a timed environment. <-- Very very imp.
For each of the above categories, make sure to note down the
software/book in which the problem was there and ofcourse the problem
number. This list, IF done properly, will be the BEST prep material
you will ever find because its customized to help you on your weak
areas. Work on this LIST in your final two weeks along with the
official guide.
Make sure you practise in a timed environment whenever possible. thats
what eventually matters.
keep a spreadsheet and categorize your errors. at the end of every
week, you will see a trend in your errors. analyze, write down a
strategy to eliminate and stick to it.
The idea is that you should never make the same mistake twice
Prepping for long hours will NOT make any sense if we keep repeating
the same mistakes over and over.Use all the advantage you can. and
eliminating silly errors is definitely possible.
Please try to glean concepts from problems rather than worrying about
getting the problems right or wrong. make clear and i mean really clear
notes.
Doesnt sound like fun, isnt it? but my friend, a special score needs
special work. otherwise every third guy would get a 750.
i can tell you right now that in the final week of your prep, your error
log will be the single most important prep tool you can have. when i was
in the final week, i went berserk because i didnt have a good log of my
work. its very very easy to forget what problems you had when you solve
a problem.
Think of how many times we make simple mistakes like overlooking an
important detail or simply misreading a problem etc.
Praetorian
Here is something about the error log and why i think its so important for most of us. I wrote this for one of our members and she said it helped her, so i figured i should post it here.
Think of the error log as a list of problems you definitely want to go over
in your final week of prep. now what might those problems be? let
me offer you a list. please include/exclude according to your
preference.
1. problems you got wrong
2. problems you got right,but with some divine intervention.
(guessing)
3. problems you got wrong in a timed environment. <-- Very very imp.
For each of the above categories, make sure to note down the
software/book in which the problem was there and ofcourse the problem
number. This list, IF done properly, will be the BEST prep material
you will ever find because its customized to help you on your weak
areas. Work on this LIST in your final two weeks along with the
official guide.
Make sure you practise in a timed environment whenever possible. thats
what eventually matters.
keep a spreadsheet and categorize your errors. at the end of every
week, you will see a trend in your errors. analyze, write down a
strategy to eliminate and stick to it.
The idea is that you should never make the same mistake twice
Prepping for long hours will NOT make any sense if we keep repeating
the same mistakes over and over.Use all the advantage you can. and
eliminating silly errors is definitely possible.
Please try to glean concepts from problems rather than worrying about
getting the problems right or wrong. make clear and i mean really clear
notes.
Doesnt sound like fun, isnt it? but my friend, a special score needs
special work. otherwise every third guy would get a 750.
i can tell you right now that in the final week of your prep, your error
log will be the single most important prep tool you can have. when i was
in the final week, i went berserk because i didnt have a good log of my
work. its very very easy to forget what problems you had when you solve
a problem.
Think of how many times we make simple mistakes like overlooking an
important detail or simply misreading a problem etc.
Praetorian
23 Nov 2004, 16:10
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More info... some of it might be reptitive.. but repitition is good. 
If you know Praetorian (thats me), you might have seen me talking about the importance of the error log. I cant help but feel that it is the single most important tool for doing well on tests like GMAT. If you are not eliminating your errors as you practice, you are wasting time and losing confidence. you will then tend to increase your prep time by a month just to feel good about the length of prep you had. Thats wrong. Maintain a discipline of identifying your errors at the end of each prep. day and write those down in your error log. No matter how boring this sounds, do it.This error log will be especially useful when you guys are in your final week of prep.
From experience, i can tell you that it is frustrating to decide what problems to go over and where to look for them. Enter the error log. Now is the time that you will feel rewarded for those boring nights when you sat down to record your errors and write explanations for yourself. I am confident that if you have covered every area that is tested on the GMAT thoroughly and if you maintained this discipline of updating and reviewing your error log everyday, your error log is probably the best prep material you can ever develop for yourself. No book, no guide, no software can ever replace notes that you have written for yourself based on your problem areas.
How you maintain your log is up to you.
Come back from the test center and come throw rocks at me if you didnt find the error log useful.
Just my advice, nothing scientific about it.
If you know Praetorian (thats me), you might have seen me talking about the importance of the error log. I cant help but feel that it is the single most important tool for doing well on tests like GMAT. If you are not eliminating your errors as you practice, you are wasting time and losing confidence. you will then tend to increase your prep time by a month just to feel good about the length of prep you had. Thats wrong. Maintain a discipline of identifying your errors at the end of each prep. day and write those down in your error log. No matter how boring this sounds, do it.This error log will be especially useful when you guys are in your final week of prep.
From experience, i can tell you that it is frustrating to decide what problems to go over and where to look for them. Enter the error log. Now is the time that you will feel rewarded for those boring nights when you sat down to record your errors and write explanations for yourself. I am confident that if you have covered every area that is tested on the GMAT thoroughly and if you maintained this discipline of updating and reviewing your error log everyday, your error log is probably the best prep material you can ever develop for yourself. No book, no guide, no software can ever replace notes that you have written for yourself based on your problem areas.
How you maintain your log is up to you.
Come back from the test center and come throw rocks at me if you didnt find the error log useful.
Just my advice, nothing scientific about it.
Updated on: 24 Jan 2010, 07:41
Originally posted by Praetorian on 23 Nov 2004, 16:32.
Last edited by timetrader on 24 Jan 2010, 07:41, edited 6 times in total.
Last edited by timetrader on 24 Jan 2010, 07:41, edited 6 times in total.
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Here are some templates done by other forum members. But feel free to modify them to your needs.
Error log created by JasonC Online
It's great to use it with GMAT Timer!
The same Error log in Excel but with useful Macros added can be found here - GMAT Practice Grid
There is advanced error log application written in python. Find it here - Error Log Tool
However you must be confident computer user to use it.
Edit: Update! Check out the list of Error Logs of all times Here
Error log created by JasonC Online
It's great to use it with GMAT Timer!
The same Error log in Excel but with useful Macros added can be found here - GMAT Practice Grid
There is advanced error log application written in python. Find it here - Error Log Tool
However you must be confident computer user to use it.
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