Self-study
I feel like when i am going the "you try" between lessons or even the mixed drills within the lessons, 97% of the time get them right, but when I do an entire section, I go back to 50%. Is this cause I have been set up for success on the "You Try" questions or its it cause I am not rushed or fatugied.
It gets me down bc the lessons make me feel like i am grasping and getting better but when I go test myself, I am back down. Is this common? How should I overcome this?
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I completely agree with what Aseman suggested. Another way to start getting more used to increased variety in question types is to create filtered drill sets. You can include just two question types at first and then increase to 3, 4, 5, etc. as you get more accurate. This can help make it less daunting initially but still get you used to the type of sections you’ll see on tests!
Hey there! Full sections are way harder than smaller drills. They require better pacing skills, more stamina, and the ability to remember techniques for several question types, without knowing which one is which. So it's totally normal to find them harder than the drills within the curriculum!
You can try breaking up the section in half by practicing the first 15 questions and the last 10 questions separately. This should let you practice timing and stamina without being as overwhelming as a full section. Track how long it takes you to do each half at a comfortable pace, then slowly try to get the first 15 questions in 15 minutes and the last 10 questions in 20 minutes. This will take a while to get the hang of, but ultimately it gives you a good sense of pacing for a full 35-minute section!
Hope this helps, and happy studying!