Self-study
Hey guys,
I recently started doing timed sections and I do horribly on them lol. I'm getting roughly 12-16 correct during timed sections, but during untimed sections I'm doing much better around 22-24 correct.
I was wondering if anyone had any tips during this transition phase. I'm really trying to close that gap so that my timed sections can actually reflect my capabilities.
Thanks!
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I am also having trouble with this. I think its important to remember that even though your accuracy is really good untimed- when you begin to cut time, your score will naturally decrease. But its normal!! You're just learning to think faster so its normal for your score to dip when you start timing yourself.
I don't know if this would help you but, untimed, I would take about 70 minutes to finish an RC section. So since last week I've been cutting 5 minutes of my time everyday but I only cut off 5 minutes if I'm scoring what I want- like right now I'm at 55 minutes but my score completelyyy dipped at 55 minutes, so I wont be cutting off 5 more minutes until I can get my goal score at 55 minutes. This is just what I'm doing but I know everyone has their own techniques- hopefully it gives you some inspo on things you can do to improve your timing.
Also, I have been told to only focus on timing when you are consistently reaching your goal untimed. One last thing to remember, its normal to have your score decrease when you are cutting off time, so don't get too unmotivated! its completely normal for this process!