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math section breakdown


linnea newman
lesson by linnea newman
magoosh expert

summary
this lesson provides a foundational overview of the math section on the gre, detailing the types of questions encountered and their distribution across the test.
  • the gre math section is divided into two parts, with a total of 27 questions to be answered in 47 minutes.
  • there are two main types of questions: quantitative comparison and problem solving, with quantitative comparison making up about a third of the questions.
  • problem solving questions constitute the majority of the math section, featuring various formats including multiple choice, numeric entry, and multiple answer types.
  • data interpretation questions, which involve analyzing graphs or charts, are a special category within the problem-solving type.
  • the lesson emphasizes the importance of familiarizing oneself with these question types and offers further resources for in-depth study.
chapters
00:42
quantitative comparison overview
01:45
introduction to problem solving
02:15
problem solving question types
04:08
data interpretation focus