This is Part 2 of our LSAT Study Schedule.
The other parts of this guide are available here:
Logical Reasoning – Parts 1, 2 & 3 – Total Time: 30-36 hrs.
Analytical Reasoning – Parts 1 & 2 – Total Time – 16-20 hrs.
Reading Comprehension – Parts 1 & 2 – Approx Time – 16-20 hrs.
Extra Practice and Improvement – 20+ Hours
LSAT Analytical Reasoning Part 1 (8-10 hours)
Introduction to Logic Games – learn the basics of the analytical reasoning section of the test
Diagram setups – learn the basics of setting up logic game diagrams
Diagramming rules – learn how to express game rules in short-hand notations or as aspects of your diagram
Formal Logic/Conditional Reasoning – learn about IF-THEN statements, contra-positives and the quick ways to deal with UNLESS statements and others such as IF AND ONLY IF or IF BUT ONLY IF or IF A THEN B AND C, or IF A THEN B OR C
Complete Diagrams – bring all these diagramming skills together for some complete logic game diagramming practice
Basic ordering Games – learn the strategies for diagramming and answering your basic ordering games
Ordering Game Practice – practice some basic ordering games
Question Types – study each of the different question types in the analytical reasoning section and learn how to solve for the correct answers
(2 x 35 mins. each) Practice timed Analytical Reasoning sections – put your strategies to work on actual LSAT exam analytical reasoning sections. Do two timed 35 minute sections. For this first practice set, focus on your diagrams and ensure that you are diagramming completely and correctly. Check to see if you could be more efficient with your diagrams or if you could push them farther in terms of added information.
LSAT Analytical Reasoning Part 2 (8-10 hours)
Grouping Games – learn the strategies and diagramming techniques for grouping games
Grouping Game practice – try some grouping games to test your skills and learn where you need to improve
Hybrid Games – learn how to set up hybrid games and combine skills from your ordering and grouping games into more complex games
Hybrid Practice – try some actual hybrid LSAT games
Relative ordering – learn how to set up relative ordering games quickly with one complete diagram representing all the rules – apply this diagram
Advanced grouping games – learn techniques necessary for multi-layer and other advanced ordering games
(4 x 35 mins. each) Practice timed Analytical Reasoning sections – put your strategies to work on actual LSAT exam analytical reasoning sections. Do 4-5 timed 35 minute sections. You should still be focusing on making sure your diagrams are accurate and complete but also review all of your incorrect questions including determining why you chose wrong answers. If you are having any difficulty with your diagrams review your diagramming lessons or get in touch with your instructor or tutor and straighten this out as correct diagramming is essential for this section of the LSAT.
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