The Preparation for the GRE Mathematics Subject Test

The Graduate Records Exam, or GRE, is a qualifying entrance exam for students wanting to gain admission into graduate school. While the general GRE tests for basic college-level math skills, the GRE mathematics subject test focuses solely on mathematics. Preparing for the math subject test first requires an honest assessment of the test taker's skills among a broad range of math topics. Then it's a matter of reviewing and studying materials and taking practice tests to determine any remaining weak areas that require attention. Useful materials from former math classes can help refresh your memory, and the Educational Testing Service, or ETS, provides prep materials and the practice tests you need.

Instructions

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      Check out the broad range of topics and concepts covered on the GRE mathematics subject test. Look at the ETS website under the mathematics subject test information to see the list of possible topics covered on the exam.

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      Assess your math aptitude for each topic category. Reflect on each topic to judge your strengths and weaknesses and to determine your confidence level. Base your math skills assessment on your understanding of each topic and previous grades you got in math courses.

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      Gather all of your college-level math books and notebooks to use as study and reference guides. Select the books that best cover the test topics. Choose books that provide clear examples and were most useful during your class studies.

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      Use recommended study guidebooks, such as those offered by ETS. Register with ETS to receive free test preparatory materials designed to help you study. There are also a number of GRE preparation books available for sale in the reference section of bookstores.

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      Find reputable commercial sources for prep materials. Try Kaplan's GRE® Math Advantage prep course that can offer comprehensive classroom or Internet self-paced study. Or get Steven A. Leduc's popular review guide, "Cracking the GRE Mathematics Subject Test."

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      Take a practice GRE math subject test offered by ETS to further assess your skills. Download a practice test from the ETS website. Take the test in the allocated amount of time and try to use similar surroundings to the real test environment.

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      Review and analyze your practice test scores to see where you may need further study. Study any materials from weaker topics to achieve the level of performance you want. Repeat practice tests if desired.

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