GRE Quantitative Reasoning

The GRE Quantitative Reasoning section assesses your ability to understand, interpret, and analyze quantitative information, as well as to solve problems using mathematical concepts.

Study Strategies

Careful Reading and Rechecking

Double-Check for Success

Many mistakes on the GRE come from misreading questions or rushing through calculations.

Strategies

  • Read each question slowly, making sure you understand what’s being asked.
  • Check your math and confirm units or labels.
  • Revisit flagged questions if you have time left.

Result

Careful reading and checking help catch easy errors and secure points you might otherwise lose.

Examples

  • Re-reading a word problem to make sure you’re solving for the correct variable.

  • Double-checking your answer matches the units in the question.