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1
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How many minutes do we have to answer each IR question?

A

We have 2.5 minutes for this.

2
Q

Is there a calculator for the IR section?

A

Yes, the IR section does have this feature.

3
Q

Is the IR section computer adaptive?

A

No, the IR section does not have this feature.

4
Q

What does the MC button on the calculator do?

A

This button clears the memory.

5
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What does the MR button on the calculator do?

A

This button recalls the number stored in memory.

6
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What does the MS button on the calculator do?

A

This button stores the number in the memory.

7
Q

When we study the graphic to understand the big picture, what are we looking for?

A

When we do this step we are looking to:

  • Read the titles and any accompanying text
  • Read all axis labels
  • Pay close attention to units
  • Look for possible trends and relationships
  • Determine whether the position, shape and size of the symbols play a role in the graphic
8
Q

When we carefully read each statment, what are we looking to do?

A

When we do this, we must beware of discrepancies between units in the information source and units in the text.

9
Q

When we check the drop-down menu before performing any calculations, what are we looking for?

A

When we do this step, we are looking to determine how aggressively we can estimate.

10
Q

What are the three steps to examining a question?

A

These are:

  1. Study the graphic to understand the big picture
  2. Carefully read each statement
  3. Check the drop-down menu before performing any calculations
11
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What are the steps to examining a two-part question?

A

The steps for this are:

  1. Carefully read the given information
  2. Determine exactly what tasks are required
  3. Determine whether the 2 tasks are dependent or independent
  4. Check all answer choices before selecting one
12
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When we carefully read the given information, what are we looking to do?

A

When we do this step we are looking to:

  • Summarize and record important details
  • If you are familiar with the subject, use only the given information to complete the tasks
13
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When we determine exactly what tasks are required, what are some things we must remember?

A

When we do this step, we must remember:

  • Take your time to fully understand the required tasks
  • The column headings are not necessarily complete descriptions of the required tasks
14
Q

How do we sort the data in tables?

A

We select the column’s title from the drop-down menu to do this.

15
Q

What is the strategy for table analysis questions?

A

The strategy for this is:

  1. Carefully note the column titles
  2. Scan the table entries
  3. Read the accompanying text
  4. Carefully read the question stem
  5. For each statement/value/expression determine the optimal sorting option
16
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When we carefully note the column titles, what are some things we are looking to do?

A

When we do this, we should look to:

note columns that require further explanation

17
Q

What is the strategy for multi-source reasoning questions?

A

The strategy for these types of questions is:

  1. Scan the question and answer choices
  2. Read the information on all tabs
  3. Carefully reread the question and select the best answer(s)
18
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When we read the information on all the tabs of a multi-source reasoning question, what are we looking to do?

A

When we do this step on this type of question, we are looking to:

  • Engage in the material
  • Summarize key information
  • Determine the role that each piece plays in the story