Russ Falconer - McGraw-Hills LSAT, 2014 Edition

T his book and media download package provides all the material you need to score well on the LSAT. It will teach you the knowledge that is required for this difficult exam, including information about each type of question the test includes. It also provides ample practice for you to refine the skills you are learning and then test yourself with full-length practice tests. For best results, follow these steps.

Learn about the LSAT
will help you get a sense of your strengths and weaknesses and how much you need to improve.

Prepare for the Logic Games section
LSAT Logic Games do not come naturally to most test takers. They require a particular set of skillsclassifying the games by type, diagramming the games, symbolizing the clues, and making deductionsthat are unfamiliar to many people. Fortunately, these skills are readily learnable and improvable. introduces these skills with step-by-step demonstrations. You can learn more about how to solve logic games and other LSAT questions by viewing the videos on this books companion website.

Prepare for the Arguments sections
Because there are two Arguments sections on each test, half of your LSAT score will be derived from your performance on Arguments questions. introduces you to the ten different types of questions youll encounter in the Arguments section. It also contains guidelines on how to identify right answers and common types of wrong answers for each of these question types.

Prepare for the Reading Comprehension section
also provides techniques for tackling each of the six different question types you will encounter in Reading Comprehension and provides strategies for approaching the comparative reading passage.

Prepare for the Writing Sample section
Because the Writing Sample section is not scored, it is the least important of the tests four sections. details a five-paragraph format you can use to write a response to the Writing Sample that is sure to be satisfactory in the event an admissions officer reads your essay.

Take the Practice Tests
Get ready for the actual exam by taking the practice tests at the end of the book, downloaded from the Media Center, and online at MHPracticePlus.com. When you take each test, try to simulate actual testing conditions. Use a timer and use the answer sheet provided. Youll gain experience with the test format, and youll learn to pace yourself so that you can earn your highest score in the time allowed.

T o make the best use of your LSAT preparation time, youll need a personalized action plan thats based on your needs and the time you have available. This book and media download package has been designed for flexibility; you can study the material it contains in whatever order serves you best. Thus, to maximize the effectiveness of your preparation time, you should spend a few minutes to develop a realistic plan of action that focuses on the areas in which you are the weakest, takes into account the amount of time you have to prepare, and provides the discipline you need to pace yourself and achieve your goals.

Make sure your action plan includes all the areas you need to cover. There are three broad areas you need to consider in any well-rounded action plan to master the LSAT.

Youll need a combination of knowledge and skills to find the correct answers to LSAT questions. of this book give specific guidance on the knowledge and skill areas required. Here is a broad summary:

Logic Game skills: You will need to learn how to diagram each games set up (i.e., its fact pattern), symbolize clues, make deductions, and input new information into your diagram.

Arguments skills: You will need to identify the different parts of an argument, understand exactly what the argument does or does not say, ascertain the place in an argument where key information is missing, and describe and analyze the quality or pattern of the arguments reasoning.