Integrated Reasoning

Question 1

How many minutes do we have to answer each IR question?

Answer 1

We have 2.5 minutes for this.

Question 2

Is there a calculator for the IR section?

Answer 2

Yes, the IR section does have this feature.

Question 3

Is the IR section computer adaptive?

Answer 3

No, the IR section does not have this feature.

Question 4

What does the MC button on the calculator do?

Answer 4

This button clears the memory.

Question 5

What does the MR button on the calculator do?

Answer 5

This button recalls the number stored in memory.

Question 6

What does the MS button on the calculator do?

Answer 6

This button stores the number in the memory.

Question 7

When we study the graphic to understand the big picture, what are we looking for?

Answer 7

When we do this step we are looking to:

• Read the titles and any accompanying text
• Read all axis labels
• Pay close attention to units
• Look for possible trends and relationships
• Determine whether the position, shape and size of the symbols play a role in the graphic

Question 8

When we carefully read each statment, what are we looking to do?

Answer 8

When we do this, we must beware of discrepancies between units in the information source and units in the text.

Question 9

When we check the drop-down menu before performing any calculations, what are we looking for?

Answer 9

When we do this step, we are looking to determine how aggressively we can estimate.

Question 10

What are the three steps to examining a question?

Answer 10

These are:

1. Study the graphic to understand the big picture
2. Carefully read each statement
3. Check the drop-down menu before performing any calculations

Question 11

What are the steps to examining a two-part question?

Answer 11

The steps for this are:

1. Carefully read the given information
2. Determine exactly what tasks are required
3. Determine whether the 2 tasks are dependent or independent
4. Check all answer choices before selecting one

Question 12

When we carefully read the given information, what are we looking to do?

Answer 12

When we do this step we are looking to:

• Summarize and record important details
• If you are familiar with the subject, use only the given information to complete the tasks

Question 13

When we determine exactly what tasks are required, what are some things we must remember?

Answer 13

When we do this step, we must remember:

• Take your time to fully understand the required tasks
• The column headings are not necessarily complete descriptions of the required tasks

Question 14

How do we sort the data in tables?

Answer 14

We select the column’s title from the drop-down menu to do this.

Question 15

What is the strategy for table analysis questions?

Answer 15

The strategy for this is:

1. Carefully note the column titles
2. Scan the table entries
3. Read the accompanying text
4. Carefully read the question stem
5. For each statement/value/expression determine the optimal sorting option

Question 16

When we carefully note the column titles, what are some things we are looking to do?

Answer 16

When we do this, we should look to:

note columns that require further explanation

Question 17

What is the strategy for multi-source reasoning questions?

Answer 17

The strategy for these types of questions is:

1. Scan the question and answer choices
2. Read the information on all tabs
3. Carefully reread the question and select the best answer(s)

Question 18

When we read the information on all the tabs of a multi-source reasoning question, what are we looking to do?

Answer 18

When we do this step on this type of question, we are looking to:

• Engage in the material
• Summarize key information
• Determine the role that each piece plays in the story