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Does anyone else struggle with LG way more than LR and RC? I significantly improved on those sections, but I haven’t improved much on LG. It’s the one section that’s REALLY holding me back. So, I have a some questions.
For the games you have trouble with:
-How many times do you repeat them?
-How long do you wait between each repeat?
-When do you start timing yourself?
-When do you expect to get the game done in target time?
-More broadly, what is your LG study process?
My process is as follows:
I’m working on In/Out games right now. I’ll do the problem set on my own untimed. I’ll then watch the explanation video and set the game up like JY. I’ll compare my notations and diagramming to his. I’ll then rework the game question by question using the new setup. I’ll attempt each question again by myself and then watch JY explain it. After this, I’ll table the game for 1-2 days and then try it again on my own. It will be better at this point, but I usually don’t hit the target time.
Is this process effective? Is there anything I could do differently?
I'm in the same boat. Consistently getting about half correct on LG, which is tanking my score. My next test is November as well. My goal is to get through three games cleanly on exam day. It is still possible to get a 165 and skip one RC passage or one game, so that's what I'm focused on.
I'm also tempted to cancel and postpone until January 2024, but losing money just sucks. I wish you could still get a full or partial refund at this stage.
It's all about repetition. If you find you could have done any game more efficiently, go back and do it again. If you're still facing issues, do it again. LG is still my worst section, but I have improved doing this.
Hi, I struggle with games as well. Here's what I've done to improve:
If you had trouble with a game, write it down, and try it again several days (if not a full week) later. Did you get all the inferences the second time? Were you faster? How efficient were you with notating your rules? If you are still slower than you want to be, I would recommend repeating this game periodically.
As for making your inferences during questions:
How about you do several LGs and ONLY set up the game board? Don't allow yourself to even look at the questions. This way, you are preventing yourself from making inferences later. This forces you into practicing making them up front.
P1
Low: former belief; all neurons form in early development
High: Long-held view in neuroscience is that all neurons are formed early. Ones destroyed not replaced. Learning happens through modifying existing neurons.
Structure: BG given for traditional view
Prediction: Auth. to provide new evidence that counters the trad. view.
P2
Low: Canaries provide evidence of new neurons forming later.
High: Young canaries learn to sing and improve as new breeding season approaches. After season is over, canaries forget songs. They learn new songs each season.
Structure: Evidence given that supports author's POV
P3
Low: Further research into canary learning and neurogenesis described.
High: Recent research shows 2 regions of brain important for learning songs, and they vary in size at diff. times of year. More experiments show replacement of nerve cells. This might happen due to life span and flight.
Structure: Experiments that support neurogenesis theory are mentioned. Explanation for findings given.
P4
Low: Canary research may help us figure out neurogenesis in adult humans.
High: While neurogenesis theory is still not accepted for adult human brains, canary research may provide the key to human brain repairing itself via neurogenesis. Challenges scientists to ID what causes new neurons to form in young humans and how to activate new neurons in adults.
Structure: Ramifications of canary research discussed.
MP: Findings from canary research challenge prior understanding of neuron development.
VP: neuroscientists, author
PP: Explain how neurogenesis could be applied to the human brain
Yeah, can't wait a year because I've invested so much time and money in LSAT prep already. I'm also 26 now and really want to get through school to get my life started as a lawyer.