I've seen many comments from people saying they do well on individual questions in the drills but struggle to consistently get 5/5 or answer most of the questions correctly. One suggestion that has worked for me is to approach the drills by gradually increasing the difficulty level. For example, I started by setting the difficulty to the lowest level, completing the drill, and achieving 5/5. Then, I increased the difficulty and repeated the drill, continuing to progress as I improved. I noticed that by building a strong foundation at the easier levels, I was able to score higher on the more challenging questions. This method helps train your brain so that when you encounter tougher questions, you're better prepared to tackle them. I hope that makes sense!
I'm literally doing this rn, and it really does help so much. I tried just starting at the hardest difficulty, but kept getting 3/5, 2/5 or even 1/5, which will make you feel discouraged. Build it up, and you'll get it much faster and feel more encouraged!
I just did three drills, increasing the difficulty each time and studying my errors in blind review and via the explanations afterwards, noting real lapses in judgement or things I need to keep in mind for future questions.
Doing this each round, I got three q's wrong on the first medium-difficulty mode, two wrong on the harder-difficulty mode, and zero wrong on the last, hardest-difficulty mode. I am just sharing this in case others beat themselves up when they get a question wrong, since I definitely do. These drills have been the first time in my studying where I am seeing myself actually developing technique and learning the strategy in a more linear and logical fashion, in turn actually arriving at results.
Be gentle with yourself! I haven't been and I needed this reminder that its just a process and a learning curve.
@CecileJudy I just kept retaking it until I began to see the signs they point out. It will become easier with time. I find myself focusing less on the topic and more on the structure. After I see the structure the meaning is easier to grasp and the conclusion will stand out more. You got this. If I can get better at this I know you can.
I was expected to get 93% of them wrong and I got 100% RIGHT!!! I have been so nervous about my low score I got on my first two practice tests that my confidence has been a bit shaken. I'm so glad I'm starting to see improvement in my work!
I noticed once I stopped overthinking the answer choices, I got every single one right. Try not to focus on the timing, just the accuracy. once you get into good habits with recognizing patterns of wrong answers and picking the right ones, you will naturally get faster at answering them.
These questions are tripping me up. I understood it so well in the explanations and was getting them all correct and now I am lost. I am constantly getting 3 or 4 out of 5 on EASY! Not leaving this page until I get this down.
Even though I did not do as good as I wanted too I am going to keep trying because I know with more practice I'll be more consistent. Gotta keep the morale up!!
@MiaBaptiste I feel this! I feel as though I am always stuck between two. At the last moment I change my answer from what I had initially, then find the one I changed it from was correct. Under confidence problem for me definitely.
3/5 medium, 4/5 medium, 5/5 hard (after a mental break!).
RECCOMENDATIONS: I limit myself to 8 min and 30 second for every 5 LR questions, Its easier for time management that way, and also keeps a goal time in my head. I would recommend asking yourself why the main point is the main point when you find it, usually, if you cannot explain why that is the main point, ITS NOT THE MAIN POINT. Also, do not look for the right answer, look for the wrong ones and find the main point before looking at the answer choices, both of these makes finding the right answer easier.
I got 100 the first try. For anyone struggling, when doing an MC question, always ask “what is the author trying to assert or convince me of?” Pay close attention to when the stimulus makes a recommendation, strong assertion, or the tone sounds like the author is disagreeing. You got this!
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I've seen many comments from people saying they do well on individual questions in the drills but struggle to consistently get 5/5 or answer most of the questions correctly. One suggestion that has worked for me is to approach the drills by gradually increasing the difficulty level. For example, I started by setting the difficulty to the lowest level, completing the drill, and achieving 5/5. Then, I increased the difficulty and repeated the drill, continuing to progress as I improved. I noticed that by building a strong foundation at the easier levels, I was able to score higher on the more challenging questions. This method helps train your brain so that when you encounter tougher questions, you're better prepared to tackle them. I hope that makes sense!
I'm literally doing this rn, and it really does help so much. I tried just starting at the hardest difficulty, but kept getting 3/5, 2/5 or even 1/5, which will make you feel discouraged. Build it up, and you'll get it much faster and feel more encouraged!
Cheers! Happy to read this is working for you :)
i just know a main conclusion question hates to see my 5/5 ass coming
type beat
^Gen Z lawyers be like: "Your honor how could my client be lying? He just put it on God."
I just did three drills, increasing the difficulty each time and studying my errors in blind review and via the explanations afterwards, noting real lapses in judgement or things I need to keep in mind for future questions.
Doing this each round, I got three q's wrong on the first medium-difficulty mode, two wrong on the harder-difficulty mode, and zero wrong on the last, hardest-difficulty mode. I am just sharing this in case others beat themselves up when they get a question wrong, since I definitely do. These drills have been the first time in my studying where I am seeing myself actually developing technique and learning the strategy in a more linear and logical fashion, in turn actually arriving at results.
Be gentle with yourself! I haven't been and I needed this reminder that its just a process and a learning curve.
You're doing amazing!! Thank you for this encouragement :)
thank you!!! wishing you luck!
@elw2147 Thank you for your advice, I will definitely be trying this!
I did so bad on this wtf !!! Ugh I was nailing all the others
@CecileJudy I just kept retaking it until I began to see the signs they point out. It will become easier with time. I find myself focusing less on the topic and more on the structure. After I see the structure the meaning is easier to grasp and the conclusion will stand out more. You got this. If I can get better at this I know you can.
3/5 i still have a little hope
I was expected to get 93% of them wrong and I got 100% RIGHT!!! I have been so nervous about my low score I got on my first two practice tests that my confidence has been a bit shaken. I'm so glad I'm starting to see improvement in my work!
That's amazing! Congratulations on moving forward/improving!
I noticed once I stopped overthinking the answer choices, I got every single one right. Try not to focus on the timing, just the accuracy. once you get into good habits with recognizing patterns of wrong answers and picking the right ones, you will naturally get faster at answering them.
this was horrid
Finally a 100% on a drill - feels good :) hope that I needed!
my gosh!! me too! what a sigh of relief
5/5 LETS GO. I thought this was untimed, though :/
@MRod same, I would have gone way faster if I knew it was being timed
woo, finally got 5/5 right for the first time!!!
Remember, speed is something that comes with practice and repetition.
The more important aspect to focus on ultimately is accuracy because your speed means nothing if you are getting most of the questions wrong.
3/5. Did a lot better than I thought
wow 5/5. im shutting my computer right now and am going to enjoy this happiness before it goes away.
These questions are tripping me up. I understood it so well in the explanations and was getting them all correct and now I am lost. I am constantly getting 3 or 4 out of 5 on EASY! Not leaving this page until I get this down.
Big mood
4/5. Honestly this hyped me up
@monkeygirl333 same here! i got #2 wrong
Even though I did not do as good as I wanted too I am going to keep trying because I know with more practice I'll be more consistent. Gotta keep the morale up!!
@AamaniThompsonlaw25 the advice I heard was look at what supports what, maybe try putting it into your own words too.
AHHHHHHHH everyone is getting it right but meeeeeeee
i'm literally getting a worse score every time 😭
I am surprised at how much easier these questions are when I first identify the main conclusion. I was approaching these questions all wrong before!
I am always stuck between two and I can’t feel my instincts anymore :(
@MiaBaptiste I feel this! I feel as though I am always stuck between two. At the last moment I change my answer from what I had initially, then find the one I changed it from was correct. Under confidence problem for me definitely.
3/5 medium, 4/5 medium, 5/5 hard (after a mental break!).
RECCOMENDATIONS: I limit myself to 8 min and 30 second for every 5 LR questions, Its easier for time management that way, and also keeps a goal time in my head. I would recommend asking yourself why the main point is the main point when you find it, usually, if you cannot explain why that is the main point, ITS NOT THE MAIN POINT. Also, do not look for the right answer, look for the wrong ones and find the main point before looking at the answer choices, both of these makes finding the right answer easier.
3/5
5/5, this stuff definitely feels more comfortable for me, the lessons really helped.
I got 100 the first try. For anyone struggling, when doing an MC question, always ask “what is the author trying to assert or convince me of?” Pay close attention to when the stimulus makes a recommendation, strong assertion, or the tone sounds like the author is disagreeing. You got this!
80% ! Maybe I suck at other question types, but MC questions may be where I recover my sanity ….