Questions 5 and 6 have sound logic, but the problem is that the strategies employed in these two questions have not been formally taught. It is getting to the point that I can not trust the instructor to explain why he uses different strategies other than were previously taught. If we were formally taught how to use the greater than and less than signs as a strategy, then I would have no complaints since the logic is sound. My worry is that I will put so much effort into learning a strategy only for it to not be used in subsequent questions. It is sad to say, but I will be actively looking for another prep company who is more consistent in explaining why some strategies are used in some questions while others are not.
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Hi, what specific strategies do you mean? When I looked at the video, it looked like he used statements in the passage to prove that an answer choice must be true, and looked at the passage to determine that the wrong answer choices couldn't be proved true.
It sounds like you're looking for specific tools that you can have and then determine under what circumstance you use each one. While this can work for some folks, I really think that the best approach is to read for understanding, and to diagram when needed. If you encounter a greater than or a greater or equal than, well- of course you would include that if you choose to diagram. You clearly are familiar with those signs and concepts, you don't need some magical permission to be allowed to use them. This is a test of logical reasoning, and you can and should apply your judgement. There really isn't one right approach. While the videos teach the approach that ( I believe) will work best for most folks, there are absolutely different ways to approach questions ( for example, I personally hate diagramming and try to avoid it at all costs) that you'll see in the office hours.
I also wouldn't exactly call using a greater than sign a strategy- it's just a way of graphically representing a concept mentioned in the passage. If you come across a concept that you don't know or remember exactly how to diagram (say like an if and only if), you can totally just use your words, or think of a shorthand that works for you.
Rereading what I wrote I'm not actually sure if I answered your question, so please please ask me to clarify if, as I suspect, I didn't exactly hit it.
