Newer reading comp

badgalriri

So I used to be averaging around -2 to -4 on the older RC passages but for some reason with most of the 50+ ones I've been taking, I always get around -7 to -9. I've been trying to change my method and lengthen the time I read the passage (used to do 2 minutes, trying for 3.5 now). Is it better for me to continue working on adapting to this new method, or stick to my old one? Or are the new ones just a little different and need some more time to adjust to?

Also, I didn't have much luck finding tips on comparative passages on the discussion board (probably didn't look far enough), so if anyone knows a link to suggestions on these that would help immensely!

Thank you!

Petrichor

hey there, i experienced the same thing moving to the newer RCs; what worked best for me was getting really good at elimination. the readings/questions themselves didn't get more difficult imo but the answer choices contained more traps.

nicole.hopkins

I think your scores are dropping due to the shift in focus/difficulty of the more recent tests. A simple way to determine if your method is not helpful is to do several new sections in the same range of tests and see if you score differently. Always taking this with a grain of salt, of course—different passages sit differently with different readers.

neethusree

I have the same problem - on tests 40 to 60 or so, I scored -2 or -3 on reading comp. The answer choices on the newer exams (69+) are really tricky!