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Using this Guide

The Quantitative Section measures your problem solving ability. You need to understand the necessary mathematical concepts, but also have strategies for answering the various question types.

The 800score Math Guide is composed of two chapters. The remainder of Chapter 6 is a review of all the math fundamentals necessary for the GRE. Chapter 7 provides detailed strategies and techniques for solving the various types of GRE Math questions.

The complete outline of the 800score Math Guide is below.


Chapter 6: GRE Math Fundamentals

A) GRE Math Introduction   (you are here)

B) Number Properties
1) Number Rules
2) Consecutive Numbers
3) Divisibility
4) Fractions
5) Decimals
6) Exponents
7) Roots
8) Extra Questions

C) Algebra
1) Simplifying Rules
2) Exponent Expressions
3) Complex Expressions
4) Inequalities
5) Working with Formulas
6) Techniques/Shortcuts

D) Geometry
1) Angles and Lines
2) Intersecting Lines
3) Triangles
4) Perimeters and Areas
5) Circles
6) Solids
7) Coordinate Geometry

E) Permutations and Combinations
1) Permutations Overview
2) Permutation Variations
3) Combinations Overview
4) Permutation or Combination
5) Groups/Pairings

F) Probability
1 Simple Probability
2) Multiple Events
3) Independent Events
4) Working Backwards
5) A Different Method
6) Extra Questions

G) Standard Deviation
1) Overview
2) Normal Distribution

Chapter 7: GRE Math Strategy

A) Word Problems
1) Word Problem Strategies
2) 5-Step Method
3) Functions & Symbols
4) Progressions & Sequences
5) Percentages
6) Interest
7) Ratio & Proportion
8) Uniform Motion
9) Work & Rate
10) Grouping & Counting
11) Data Interpretation
12) Averages & Median

B) Quantitative Comparisons
 
  B) Number Properties 

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