Quick Tip: Do the “if” questions first in Logic Games!
The Logic Games section is a time squeeze. In a section where every moment counts, we can maximize our work time by being specific with the order we approach the questions. The next time you complete a Logic Game, try completing the questions that begin with the word “if” first. These questions add a new condition to the game board and further restrict the world of game board possibilities, so completing these questions will help you come up with more game boards that you can refer to on other questions. This will allow you to answer remaining questions in a fraction of the time.
Foolproofing Logic Games
After students complete the core curriculum, they often ask how to go about approaching the foolproofing process of Logic Games. Many students begin their Logic Games journey by attempting a game once, reviewing the answers, and moving on to the next game. At first glance, maximizing the variety of material you see appears to be the best idea. But constantly attempting new material can distract us from perfecting the games we have already seen—leading to score plateaus and declines as we spread our knowledge too thin over a large amount of material. This is where the foolproof method comes to the rescue.
The foolproofing method requires the student to repeat a game to the point of perfection before starting a new one. Accompanied by a step-by-step process flowchart, the foolproof method allows us to reach and maintain mastery of even the toughest Logic Games. Keeping track of attempted games and the number of completed repetitions ensures the student is equally developing their skills amongst all game types.
Some students avoid this method in the name of covering a vast array of Logic Games before an upcoming test. But the value of game repetition is apparent whether you are testing in one month or in one year. Identifying a problem game and repeating it to the point of absolute mastery helps us attack our problem areas more directly than simply drilling new material.