Self-study
Is it more efficient to print out the drills from the lessons, do it on my own, and then go back to the lesson and learn about it, or should I just pause the lesson do it and then see if I got it right. I like printing them out because I feel more focused however, I also do not want to be wasting time if on the actual test we won't be printing papers out. Just want others opinions on this. Pls Help.
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Hi!
There’s definitely value in printing out the drills if that helps you focus, especially when you’re still getting the hang of a new concept. At this stage, your main goal isn’t to perfectly copy test-day conditions. Instead, you want to really understand the reasoning and build your skills. If using paper helps you slow down, annotate, and think things through more carefully, that’s a great way to learn.
That said, I wouldn’t stick with paper forever. Since the real LSAT is digital, it’s a good idea to slowly shift more of your practice onto the computer once you feel confident with the basics. One approach I like is to print drills when you’re first learning something new, but then do your timed sections and practice tests digitally. That way, you’ll get comfortable with the real format before test day.
If you’re wondering whether to do the drill before or during the lesson, I’d suggest pausing the lesson, trying the question on your own, and then checking out the explanation right after. This way, you get to practice thinking through it yourself, and you also get feedback while your thought process is still fresh.
So don’t worry, printing isn’t “wrong” at all. Use whatever helps you learn best at the beginning, then transition toward digital practice as you get closer to test-day style work. I hope that helps!
@Asma That was my exact thought, so thank you for allowing me to strengthen my confidence in it. I’m already printing out the drills and have found that it helps me focus and work through the reasoning more carefully. Your explanation reassured me that I’m not wasting time and that it’s okay to use the method that helps me learn best while I build my skills. Thank you for sharing your perspective!
Hey! On the actual test you won't be printing anything out; it's all on a computer (though you will get scratch paper)! If you think it would help you learn better to print it out, there's value in that! But if you don't want to get too used to it, pausing the lesson and doing it is a good option.