The document provides an introduction to the GRE quantitative reasoning section. It discusses the structure of the GRE, including section types and time limits. It then covers the main quantitative topics - arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis. Specific concepts are outlined for each topic area. Finally, it discusses quantitative question types and provides tips for scoring highly, such as learning formulas, managing time well, and practicing extensively.
2. Introduction to GRE
1. GRE Revised General Test
2. Only Admissions test for graduate or business school.
3. Fees - $205 Dollars
4. Scores are valid for 5 years.
5. Can apply with the best of the GRE Scores.
6. You can send the scores on the test day or after the test day.
3. Question Types
1. Verbal Reasoning
a. Relationship among words
b. Relationship among component part of sentence
2. Quantitative Reasoning
a. Problem Solving ability
b. Arithmetic, geometry and data analysis.
3. Analytical Writing
a. Critical thinking and analytical writing skills.
4. Structure of GRE Test
Structure of Computer-Delivered Test
Type Number of Questions Allotted Time
Analytical Writing
(One Section)
Analyze an issue and
Analyze an argument
30 mins per task
Verbal Reasoning
(2 Sections)
20 questions per section 30 min per section
Quantitative Reasoning
(2 Sections)
20 questions per section 35 min per section
5. Analytical and Verbal Reasoning
1. Analytical Writing
a. Analyze an Issue.
b. Analyze an Argument.
2. Verbal Reasoning: Available in different formats
a. Reading Comprehension
i. Single or multiple correct answer from standard multiple choice
ii. Select a sentence from passage
b. Text Completion
i. Finding the crucial words in a sentence.
c. Sentence Equivalence.
i. Single sentence one blank and six answer choices.
6. Quantitative Reasoning
1. Basic Mathematical Skills
2. Understanding of Elementary Maths Concepts.
3. ability to reason and solve.
4. Topics
a. Arithmetic
b. Algebra
c. Geometry
d. Data Analysis
5. Why the above topics?
7. Quantitative Reasoning - Arithmetic
1. Types of integers
2. Factorization
3. Evaluation of prime numbers
4. Arithmetic operators and their priority
5. Exponents and roots
6. Estimation.
7. Percentage and Ratio and rate
8. Decimal, Binary and Hexadecimal representation
9. Sequence of numbers
8. Quantitative Reasoning - Algebra
1. Operations with exponents
2. Simplifying algebraic expressions
3. Functions, Equations and inequalities.
4. Solving linear and quadratic equations.
5. Solve coordinate geometry, graphs of functions.
6. Solve equations and inequalities .
7. intercepts and slopes of lines.
9. Quantitative Reasoning - Geometry
1. Problems on Parallel and perpendicular lines
2. Triangles, isosceles, equilateral and 30-60-90 angle triangles.
3. quadrilaterals, polygons, congruent and similar figures.
4. Areas, perimeters, volumes of three dimensional figures.
5. Pythagorean theorem and angle measurement in degrees.
10. Quantitative Reasoning - Data Analysis
1. Basic descriptive statistics such as mean, median, mode.
2. Range, standard deviation, interquartile range, quartiles and percentiles.
3. Interpretation of data in tables and graphs.
4. Explanation of line graphs, bar graphs, circle graphs, box plots, scatter plots
and frequency distributions.
5. Elementary probability, probabilities of compound events and independent
events.
6. Random variables and probability distributions.
7. Permutations and combinations.
11. Quantitative Reasoning - Question Types
1. Quantitative Comparison
2. Multiple-Choice-Select-One Answer Choice
3. Multiple-Choice-Select-One or More Answer Choice
4. Numeric Entry
5. Data Interpretation
12. How to score above 165 in Quant
1. Learn all the formulae in each and every topic.
a. Create Flashcards for formulae if possible.
2. Time distribution is important.
a. Solve Arithmetic and Algebra questions in less time - Formulae.
3. Step by Step procedure to solve data interpretation problems.
4. Practice as much as you can.
a. Manhattan 5 lb book.
b. GRE Quant World Sample tests.