The Powerscore GRE Quantitative Reasoning Bible

By Victoria Wood, Jon M. Denning

The Powerscore GRE Quantitative Reasoning Bible
Preview available
The PowerScore GRE Quantitative Reasoning Bible is the definitive study guide for the Quantitative Reasoning section of the GRE. From the fundamentals of operations to the complexities of functions in the coordinate plane, The GRE Quantitative Reasoning Bible analyzes every question type tested and provides the most efficient methods for attacking those questions. The Quantitative Reasoning portion of the GRE is unlike other math tests, as it assesses not only your ability to perform mathematical operations, but also your aptitude for reasoning and recognizing unconventional solution methods. Written by an GRE expert, this 544-page book reveals secrets of the GRE for both the mathematically-challenged and the Calculus graduate, making the questions seem less like math and more like puzzles. Ideal for both high and low scorers, The GRE Quantitative Reasoning Bible provides students with a significant edge that increases their confidence, mathematical mastery, and test scores.

The book contains all of the following essentials for GRE prep:

An analytical breakdown of Multiple Choice, Numeric Entry, and Quantitative Comparison questions

Drills to determine operation mastery

Detailed explanations of eight solution strategies for attacking GRE Quantitative Reasoning questions

Chapters divided by content area (Arithmetic, Algebra, Algebra II, Geometry, Coordinate Geometry, and Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability)

A comprehensive review of content knowledge and skill sets required for tested concepts (such as finding the volume of right circular cylinders)

Detailed explanations of how each tested concept is applied to GRE reasoning questions (such as finding hidden triangles in right circular cylinders)

Highlighted "Arithmetricks" and GRE Traps throughout the book

Over 350 example and practice questions, all with detailed explanations

Advice for thinking positively about the test and the Quantitative Reasoning section

A glossary of math terms used in the book and required on the GRE (such as integer, ratio, and regular polygon)

Online supplements, including Quantitative Reasoning Flash Cards containing all relevant formulas

Book Details