Math Practice Test

Our GRE math practice test is the single best way to determine the math concepts you know well, while pinpointing the topics you need to work on. Embedded in each lesson are diagnostic quizzes that tell us what you know and don’t know. Once we’re aware of your skills, we can target your weak areas with our powerful video instruction and guided exercises. With your confidence restored, you can then retake the test, each time with new GRE math practice questions to confirm your newfound skills!

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How Hard Is the GRE Math Section?

The GRE or General Record Exam is an adaptive test. This means that as you answer questions correctly, the difficulty of the questions increases. The better you do early on, the harder your test becomes. Your final test score is based not only on how many questions you get right but also how difficult they were. The result is that even prepared test-takers won’t have an easy time, as the exam pushes you to the bleeding edge of your abilities. Truly understanding the math behind the test is a necessity when preparing for the depth of the GRE math questions. That’s why MathHelp’s GRE math practice test uses a heavy dose of instruction that’s unique in the industry. We make sure you’re practicing and learning at the same time.

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What Math Is Covered on the GRE?

You’ll find concepts spanning the full spectrum of high school-level math, from simple arithmetic all the way through logarithms. If you’re wondering what math is on the GRE, check out the list of topics below.

Fundamental Arithmetic:

● operations with whole numbers and fractions
● operations with decimals and percents
● applications and problem solving

Elementary Algebra:

● operations with integers and rational numbers
● operations with algebraic expressions
● solving equations, inequalities, and word problems

Advanced Concepts:

● two-dimensional and three-dimensional Geometry
● data and statistics
● logarithms and exponential functions

Rarely are applicants familiar with every concept included on the exam. However, most students have a baseline of math knowledge. Therefore, it’s important to use a GRE practice test that’s specifically designed to focus your efforts where they can do the most good. That’s why a diagnostic piece is critical. This component makes your studies more efficient, so your test scores will be higher than they would be using a static GRE math practice test that doesn’t respond to a user’s input.

How Many Questions Are in the GRE Math Section?

The GRE will test you in the areas of analytical writing, verbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning (math) skills. Each of these categories is divided into two testing sections. The math component is comprised of 40 total questions, 20 per section. In other words, math is a big part of the test, so you’ll need to make sure to prepare with plenty of GRE math practice questions.

It’s important to understand that it’s not just about how many GRE math questions there are. It’s also about their level of difficulty. Your score on the test is not based on a simple point-per-question system. The difficulty of the second section depends on how many questions you get right in the first section. The better you do, the harder the questions become. At the end of your exam, your score will fall somewhere between 130 and 170. With such a narrow range of possible scores, just one additional correct answer can make a significant difference in your final score. Proper preparation is critical.

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How Do I Best Prepare for the GRE Math Section?

The best preparation involves targeted practice based on your strengths and weaknesses, supplemented by a healthy dose of instruction. Therefore, you’ll want more than a generic GRE math practice test. An online tool that uses interactive video and audio elements is your best bet.

You’ll want to be able to zero in on your problem areas while skipping topics you understand well. Then you’ll need a program that can teach you. The combination of these two features in one solution is the best way to prepare for the GRE math questions. When you’re well-prepared, nervousness disappears and a new confidence is born, which in turn will boost your test score into the stratosphere. Good luck on your exam!

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