I used the Memory Method and it greatly improved my RC ability, but I haven't done it on PTs thinking it'll too much time to forfeit.
Do any of use continue to use the Memory Method on PTs by covering the passage and recalling the main point of all the paragraphs?
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One way I was able to practice the memory method without burning through real LSAT material was using Scientific American articles. But that is because Science RC is my weakest, so I am sure you could use whatever. The Economist is another possible publication, for example.
That pause takes courage. It’s huge.
You also have to have the courage to recognize whether or not you really remember the main points because if you don’t, that means you really need to go back and keep reading. Going into the questions with a half-cocked understanding of the passage is a recipe for disaster. It’s like JY says for logic games, it’s always better to do the work up front rather than while you’re answering the questions and the clock is ticking.
1) Read the paragraph
2) Quickly summarize what I just read. If I can give a detailed summary, great. If not, a general outline of the paragraph will suffice.
3) Repeat for the remaining paragraphs
4) In under 10 seconds, piece everything together and answer the following question, "So what exactly did the author want me to take away from all of this?"
5) Hit the questions
Note: This method is essentially what J.Y. suggests doing.
Note 2: J.Y. if I'm mistaken, please, correct me!