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Miscellaneous CR Tips


Chris Lele
Lesson by Chris Lele
Magoosh Expert

Summary
The content provides a comprehensive overview of strategies for tackling Critical Reasoning (CR) questions on the GMAT, emphasizing the importance of understanding question type frequency, adhering to a systematic approach, revisiting instructional material, and practicing with a focus on technique.
  • Weaken, strengthen, and assumption questions constitute approximately 75% of CR question stems, highlighting the importance of mastering these types.
  • Technique adherence is crucial for CR success, suggesting that students should methodically approach questions rather than rushing to answer choices.
  • Revisiting lesson videos for difficult question types and practicing with targeted questions can significantly improve understanding and performance.
  • Utilizing the official guide for practice questions is recommended to familiarize oneself with the test makers' question style and apply learned techniques effectively.
  • Patience and persistence in applying the technique, even when progress seems slow, are essential for advancing to and conquering more challenging CR questions.
Chapters
00:00
Understanding Question Type Frequency
01:19
The Importance of Technique
01:56
Revisiting Videos and Customized Practice
02:55
The Role of Official Guide Questions
03:11
Patience and Technique in Practice