GRE and GMAT exams

Standardized test for postgraduate studies.

Format: paper or computer.

Structure: Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical Writing.

Verbal Comprehension and Reasoning.

Types of questions:

Mathematical skills and problem solving.

Analytical writing and critical thinking.

Two tasks:

Each section of the GRE is scored separately.

Stands for Graduate Management Admission Test.

It is primarily a test of critical thinking skills.

Assesses candidates' command of basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, multi-source data analysis, and grammar.

1.- Analytical Writing Assessment (essay section)

2.- Integrated Reasoning

3.- Quantitative

4.- Verbal

Sections

Test takers critique an argument and analyze the soundness of the author's evidence.

Focuses on the identification and analysis of the parts of the argument and the use of clear transitions.

Measures how well students integrate data to solve complex problems.

There are four types of questions:

Multi-Source Reasoning

Table Analysis

Graphics Interpretation

Two-Part Analysis

Measures mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, and interpretation of graphic data.

There are two types of questions:

Problem Solving

Data Sufficiency

The questions involve arithmetic, elementary algebra, and commonly known concepts of geometry.

Measures the ability to:

Read and understand written material.

Reason and evaluate arguments.

Express ideas effectively in written English.

There are three types of questions:

Reading Comprehension

Critical Reasoning

Sentence Correction