CAT SYLLABUS
There is no prefixed pattern for CAT. The syllabus given below is based on the experience of previous CATs. The list may not be exhaustive but almost the entire gamut is covered. CAT 2009 will be online
QUANTITATIVE:
Ratios and Proportion, Ratios, Percentages, In-equations , Quadratic and linear equations, Algebra, Profit & Loss, Averages, Percentages, Partnership, Time-Speed-Distance, Work and time, Number system, HCF, LCM, Geometric Progression, Arithmetic progression, Arithmetic mean, Geometric mean , Harmonic mean, Median, Mode, Number Base System, BODMAS, Mensuration, Alligation & Mixtures, Work, Pipes and Cisterns, Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Set Theory, Venn Diagram, Installment Payments, Partnership, Clocks, Probability, Permutations & Combinations, Trigonometry, Vectors, Binomial Expansion, Co-ordinate geometry, Geometry (Lines, angles, Triangles, Spheres, Rectangles, Cube, Cone etc), Logarithm, Calendar, Maxima & Minima Progression, Surds & Indices and Complex numbers, Pipes and Cisterns, Functions etc.
DATA INTERPRETATION:
Data Interpretation based on text, Data Interpretation based on graphs and tables. Graphs can be Column graphs, Bar Graphs, Line charts, Pie Chart, Graphs representing Area, Venn Diagram, Data Sufficiency etc.
REASONING:
Critical reasoning, Visual reasoning, Assumption-Premise-Conclusion, Assertion and reasons, Statements and assumptions, identifying valid inferences , identifying Strong arguments and Weak arguments, Statements and conclusions, Cause and Effect, Identifying Probably true, Probably false, definitely true, definitely false kind of statement, Linear arrangements, Matrix arrangements, Puzzles, Family tree problem , Symbol Based problems, Coding and decoding , Sequencing , identifying next number in series etc.
ENGLISH:
Comprehension of passage, Verbal Reasoning, Syllogisms , Contextual usage, Analogies, Antonyms, Fill In the Blanks, Jumbled paragraphs with 4 or 5 sentences, Foreign language words used in English, Sentence completion, Sentence correction, odd man out, idioms, one word substitution, Different usage of same word, Errors in word choice, mania & phobia, Incorrect words, Mood, Conditionals & Multiple Usage , Punctuation, Proverb, Phrasal verb etc.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Online CAT 2009
The nationwide admission examination for management institutes and the most coveted IIMs, Common Admission Test (CAT) is undergoing a major change in its format. The Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) have decided to change their 33 year old saga of pencil – paper examination format with a computer based examination. This has resulted in a kind of phobia in the mind of the aspirants. It is expected that about 3 lakh candidates will appear for CAT 2009. The change in the format has left the candidates wondering what CAT 2009 will be like.
The management experts have a different say. They believe that the aspirants should stop worrying and start studying. It has been confirmed by IIM Calcutta director, Mr. Sekhar Chaudhuri that this time in CAT 2009 the candidates will have to reach their respective CAT center and take the test by looking at the questions on a computer screen and then key the answers into the terminal. Sources also reveal that the test will not be computer adaptive. In a computer adaptive test the computer adapts to the examinee’s performance and changes difficulty level of the next question. In CAT 2009 the candidate can look into the entire question paper on the computer screen and then begin answering any question they like. The examinees will not have to be connected to the internet for appearing the test.
There are many hidden advantages of this format. The candidates can select a day from the ten day frame. This has an added advantage in the suburbs where the CAT was difficult to conduct earlier. The foremost advantage of using this format is to reduce the human intervention in the examination. This would minimize errors and would make the system fast and accurate. It would reduce the participation of faculties of IIMs into the mechanical process of paper checking which facilitates their involvement in research work.
The disadvantage lies in the fact that people who are unfamiliar to computer terminal may find the test difficult.
The aspirants are advised to get used to computer interface. Reading a lot on computer terminal will help. Taking computer based examination provided by online CAT preparation portal which provide online facilities, will help. Students must note down that with the change in technologies occurring worldwide there will changes in the examination also but the fundamentals always remain the same. So before anything get your basics reviewed and then take as many online tests as possible.
51 Tips for CAT 2009
Fireup’s 51 tips to make the journey of your dream B-School fruitful and interesting. Common Admission Test (CAT), entrance examination for coveted Indian Institute of Management. There are 7 IIMs in India. IIMs Calcutta, IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Lucknow, IIM Kozhikode (Calicut), IIM Indore, and IIM Shillong and lot of other good B-Schools also takes CAT score. While reading these tips remember CAT 2009 will be online
These tips are from Fireup – an online CAT preparation portal. We hope you will find it useful and interesting
1. Continue reading/studying till the last day. Do not stop.
2. Identify specific areas of discomfort and try to read as much in those diversified areas. This will help in Reading Comprehension; Theme based questions and Para formation questions.
3. Focus on Grammar. The weight-age for the same is increasing day by day.
4. English Usage questions typically the Fill in the blanks types can best be handled by knowing proper usage of words. So focus on vocabulary development.
5. Always carry a small dictionary with you.
6. Always carry a stopwatch with you and make it a habit.
7. Multiply numbers whenever you see them. Make it a habit to do various calculations with the numbers on number plates of vehicles.
8. In Quantitative Areas – focus on Geometry and Number systems. Number Systems have always been an important chapter from the point of view of CAT and Geometry has gained a lot over the last 2 years.
9. Barring a set or two based on Quantitative Reasoning, LR has been typically easy over the last 2-3 years. Practice as much as you can.
10. DI has to be more on the visual understanding of graphs / tables. Spend a lot of time reading good quality material such as The Economist where you get excellent variety of graphs to see.
11. Work on your mental mathematics. Learn to do calculations mentally. Memorize standardized formulae and try to use shortcuts wherever possible.
12. Ensure that you touch your peak performance just before CAT; do not burn yourself before that.
13. The last 7 days must be utilized judiciously to gain maximum advantage from your hard work and efforts.
14. Try to gather as much information you can.
15. Stick to time. If you are taking a 2 hour test, take it for 2 hrs only. Be merciless, especially if you are taking them in your room/home. Don’t let anything disturb you in those 2 hrs.
16. Have a strategy in mind before you start the test. Take 2-3 minutes to analyze the paper.
17. Most importantly realize that, you have to get most out of the test. Don’t be egoistic and solve a problem for 2-3 minutes. If you get it in 1 min, its ok, beyond that, learn to leave problems.
18. Try to read as many as possible and decide what to solve quickly. This knack for identifying so called sitters comes from taking 30-40 mocks in a span of 3 months.
19. Always calculate accuracy/speed figures for individual sections and net. And try to maintain a stable figure of speed and accuracy. If there is an abrupt change in those figures, try to investigate and find out the reasons. Ideally 60% speed with 80% + accuracy will help you in getting good scores. But speed sometimes varies with easiness of the paper. Identifying the trends of speed/accuracy in aug/sept will help you to fine tune your strategy before the D-day.
20. Before starting the first mock, try to complete as many fundamentals as possible on QA topics. Use a note to jot down the unknown formulae/shortcuts.
21. While analyzing the QA Section, try to find out the sitters/easy ones you have missed out during taking the mock. And try to reason out.
22. Have some thumb rules based on your strategy.
23. Practice yoga or meditation techniques so that you can remain focused for the entire duration.
24. Analyze on the trends and the kind of questions that have appeared in previous years papers. So there may be topics which have a higher probability of coming again, compared to other topics.
25. Revise them so well that chances of making a mistake in those questions are minimized.
26. Do not give undue weight age to one section in terms of time because the other sections are going to suffer.
27. You still need to read a lot. Read anything and everything you can lay your hands on. Read into diverse topics and, most importantly, read to enjoy!
28. Do not worry about the sections that appear to be completely alien. You really do not need to study them now.
29. Divide your entire time into a reasonable time chart with milestones in between & plan your studies accordingly.
30. Do not overestimate the time you have.
31. You are advised to leave free time in between so that if any module gets delayed you do not have to change the plan.
32. Give priority to important topics & try to put them in early stage of your preparation to avoid any possibility of them being left.
33. Review your plan periodically to find out if there are any lapses & how they can be covered up.
34. Most of the questions are based on fundamentals & their applications. So, the first step is to establish a solid base by mastering the fundamentals. Regular research at Fireup gives you new techniques to master the basics.
35. Devote equal Time to each section. Devote more time to subject/topic you are weak in (remember most of us tend to devote more time on areas we are strong & often shy away from our weakness). Make sure that you do not ignore any section & allocate adequate time to each section
36. Quality is more important than Quantity: Doing 100 quality & concepts based questions is more important than doing 1000 questions which have not been selected carefully. That’s why at FireUp we pay special attention on the quality and standard of each question
37. Improve your strike rate. Always keep track of your average speed of solving questions. Taking SIM CAT series or sectional tests at http://www.fireup.co.in helps in time & temperament management during the final exams.
38. It has been observed that most of the students loose 15-20% of their marks not because they do not know the subject but because they fail to apply the basic concepts correctly. This is basically due to examination fear & pressure. These marks that a student looses because of silly mistakes (calculation errors, confusion, fail to apply the right concepts, solving the problem by long method) can be reduced if a student regularly participates in test series based on the pattern & level of CAT exams.
39. Compare your preparation. The student can also simulate the exam like conditions through Fireup’s test series program. You can also define your competition. Always try to share your mock scores/analysis with others. This will give you a better overall picture and good understanding of your relative standing.
40. Get a feedback on your preparation by getting yourself tested by a body other than your College. Testing by PAGE would give you an independent and unbiased feedback about your performance. It is preferable if these tests give feedback on National level.
41. Please remember that both speed & strike rate are important for success. Continuously develop the ability to do things fast & accurately.
42. Keep interacting with people who are preparing. Since the competition is on National level it is important to compare your preparation with other students preparing across the country.
43. Budget your time realistically. Allocate the study time into several manageable study sessions.
44. Prioritize to ensure that material weighted more heavily in the exam gets sufficient study time.
45. Do not make the study sessions too long.
46. Study sessions should have enough variety in terms of topics and activities to prevent boredom and loss of effectiveness.
47. Avoid cramming before the exam.
48. Be an active member of some online discussion forum for MBA entrance examination. You can visit FireUp’s Forum to be updated on various aspects of CAT and B-Schools.
49. Practice reading 3-4 different topics in a single reading session. This will prepare you for the varied reading subjects to be found in the actual paper.
50. Make sure you practice both your strong and your weak areas in the verbal ability section. This will safeguard your score even in case of changes in the paper pattern.
51. Analogy questions require a good knowledge of not just vocabulary, but also secondary meanings of words since the relationships are sometimes on them.
If you like these tips I can share tips for Online Version of CAT, which will begin from year 2009. All the best gals and guys.
These tips are from Fireup – an online CAT preparation portal. We hope you will find it useful and interesting
1. Continue reading/studying till the last day. Do not stop.
2. Identify specific areas of discomfort and try to read as much in those diversified areas. This will help in Reading Comprehension; Theme based questions and Para formation questions.
3. Focus on Grammar. The weight-age for the same is increasing day by day.
4. English Usage questions typically the Fill in the blanks types can best be handled by knowing proper usage of words. So focus on vocabulary development.
5. Always carry a small dictionary with you.
6. Always carry a stopwatch with you and make it a habit.
7. Multiply numbers whenever you see them. Make it a habit to do various calculations with the numbers on number plates of vehicles.
8. In Quantitative Areas – focus on Geometry and Number systems. Number Systems have always been an important chapter from the point of view of CAT and Geometry has gained a lot over the last 2 years.
9. Barring a set or two based on Quantitative Reasoning, LR has been typically easy over the last 2-3 years. Practice as much as you can.
10. DI has to be more on the visual understanding of graphs / tables. Spend a lot of time reading good quality material such as The Economist where you get excellent variety of graphs to see.
11. Work on your mental mathematics. Learn to do calculations mentally. Memorize standardized formulae and try to use shortcuts wherever possible.
12. Ensure that you touch your peak performance just before CAT; do not burn yourself before that.
13. The last 7 days must be utilized judiciously to gain maximum advantage from your hard work and efforts.
14. Try to gather as much information you can.
15. Stick to time. If you are taking a 2 hour test, take it for 2 hrs only. Be merciless, especially if you are taking them in your room/home. Don’t let anything disturb you in those 2 hrs.
16. Have a strategy in mind before you start the test. Take 2-3 minutes to analyze the paper.
17. Most importantly realize that, you have to get most out of the test. Don’t be egoistic and solve a problem for 2-3 minutes. If you get it in 1 min, its ok, beyond that, learn to leave problems.
18. Try to read as many as possible and decide what to solve quickly. This knack for identifying so called sitters comes from taking 30-40 mocks in a span of 3 months.
19. Always calculate accuracy/speed figures for individual sections and net. And try to maintain a stable figure of speed and accuracy. If there is an abrupt change in those figures, try to investigate and find out the reasons. Ideally 60% speed with 80% + accuracy will help you in getting good scores. But speed sometimes varies with easiness of the paper. Identifying the trends of speed/accuracy in aug/sept will help you to fine tune your strategy before the D-day.
20. Before starting the first mock, try to complete as many fundamentals as possible on QA topics. Use a note to jot down the unknown formulae/shortcuts.
21. While analyzing the QA Section, try to find out the sitters/easy ones you have missed out during taking the mock. And try to reason out.
22. Have some thumb rules based on your strategy.
23. Practice yoga or meditation techniques so that you can remain focused for the entire duration.
24. Analyze on the trends and the kind of questions that have appeared in previous years papers. So there may be topics which have a higher probability of coming again, compared to other topics.
25. Revise them so well that chances of making a mistake in those questions are minimized.
26. Do not give undue weight age to one section in terms of time because the other sections are going to suffer.
27. You still need to read a lot. Read anything and everything you can lay your hands on. Read into diverse topics and, most importantly, read to enjoy!
28. Do not worry about the sections that appear to be completely alien. You really do not need to study them now.
29. Divide your entire time into a reasonable time chart with milestones in between & plan your studies accordingly.
30. Do not overestimate the time you have.
31. You are advised to leave free time in between so that if any module gets delayed you do not have to change the plan.
32. Give priority to important topics & try to put them in early stage of your preparation to avoid any possibility of them being left.
33. Review your plan periodically to find out if there are any lapses & how they can be covered up.
34. Most of the questions are based on fundamentals & their applications. So, the first step is to establish a solid base by mastering the fundamentals. Regular research at Fireup gives you new techniques to master the basics.
35. Devote equal Time to each section. Devote more time to subject/topic you are weak in (remember most of us tend to devote more time on areas we are strong & often shy away from our weakness). Make sure that you do not ignore any section & allocate adequate time to each section
36. Quality is more important than Quantity: Doing 100 quality & concepts based questions is more important than doing 1000 questions which have not been selected carefully. That’s why at FireUp we pay special attention on the quality and standard of each question
37. Improve your strike rate. Always keep track of your average speed of solving questions. Taking SIM CAT series or sectional tests at http://www.fireup.co.in helps in time & temperament management during the final exams.
38. It has been observed that most of the students loose 15-20% of their marks not because they do not know the subject but because they fail to apply the basic concepts correctly. This is basically due to examination fear & pressure. These marks that a student looses because of silly mistakes (calculation errors, confusion, fail to apply the right concepts, solving the problem by long method) can be reduced if a student regularly participates in test series based on the pattern & level of CAT exams.
39. Compare your preparation. The student can also simulate the exam like conditions through Fireup’s test series program. You can also define your competition. Always try to share your mock scores/analysis with others. This will give you a better overall picture and good understanding of your relative standing.
40. Get a feedback on your preparation by getting yourself tested by a body other than your College. Testing by PAGE would give you an independent and unbiased feedback about your performance. It is preferable if these tests give feedback on National level.
41. Please remember that both speed & strike rate are important for success. Continuously develop the ability to do things fast & accurately.
42. Keep interacting with people who are preparing. Since the competition is on National level it is important to compare your preparation with other students preparing across the country.
43. Budget your time realistically. Allocate the study time into several manageable study sessions.
44. Prioritize to ensure that material weighted more heavily in the exam gets sufficient study time.
45. Do not make the study sessions too long.
46. Study sessions should have enough variety in terms of topics and activities to prevent boredom and loss of effectiveness.
47. Avoid cramming before the exam.
48. Be an active member of some online discussion forum for MBA entrance examination. You can visit FireUp’s Forum to be updated on various aspects of CAT and B-Schools.
49. Practice reading 3-4 different topics in a single reading session. This will prepare you for the varied reading subjects to be found in the actual paper.
50. Make sure you practice both your strong and your weak areas in the verbal ability section. This will safeguard your score even in case of changes in the paper pattern.
51. Analogy questions require a good knowledge of not just vocabulary, but also secondary meanings of words since the relationships are sometimes on them.
If you like these tips I can share tips for Online Version of CAT, which will begin from year 2009. All the best gals and guys.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
TIPS TO PREPARE FOR CAT 2009
Few suggestions and tips from Mr. Vineet Patawari - PGDM (IIM Indore), ACA, B.Com (H), founder CEO of www.fireup.co.in to prepare for CAT 2009 and this will surely help you to increase your CAT score.
ARE YOU READY?
If yes. Let’s get going today itself. People generally spend most of the time planning instead of executing their plans. You have to manage your schedules in such a way that you can make the most of it.
“Good management is the art of making problems so interesting and their solutions so constructive that everyone wants to get to work and deal with them.”
Let me help you a bit in getting started.
1. Finish fundamentals first
May, June and July are the months for the fundamentals. For late starters, fundamentals should be completed latest by mid- September.
You should put in equal effort in Quantitative aptitude, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension and Data InterpretationReading Comprehension and Data Interpretation. You should not try to take short-cuts as there is no substitute to the fundas. You can take help from www.fireup.co.in at any time.thats why it is the best teacher for you.
2. Revision
Revision should occur across your entire study schedule. Slot some hours every week for revision. When you revise you should plan for cumulative revision of all the topics you have completed till the day. You can revise on www.fireup.co.in whenever you want.
3. Test-taking
CAT is not about solving a problem. It is about choosing the best alternative among the choices given. Regular test-taking with time limits help tremendously in improving test-taking skills. The stamina for taking these tests will have be built gradually. Try the sectional tests first and then jump in for the mock CAT tests. Remember, this section is not only about taking the tests seriously. There is much more to it. Make sure you take a test, analyze it sincerely , revise the fundamentals, rectify your mistakes , then and only then you should move ahead to take another test. You can log into www.fireup.co.in for mock CAT papers.
4. Analyzing the tests
Each test calls for an in-depth analysis to be aware of your strong and weak areas. A 1 hour test needs an analysis of at least 2 hours. The new short cuts and formulas given in the solutions, difficult words encountered, etc, should be taken into account before you move ahead. After each test identify and rectify your mistakes that you make. www.fireup.co.in helps you to analyze everything problem with fundamental concepts.
5. Mental preparation
Self-belief is very very essential and it can easily be worked upon at an individual level using one’s own time-tested ways and on a daily basis. Dream about you Dream institute day in and day out and tell yourself that you will make it. Always remember that “Difficulties exist to be surmounted” .
www.fireup.co.in provides you with various measures to help you prepare for GD, PI, Fundamentals, Mock papers and also shares some of the most useful tips so that you can attain high CAT scores.
“Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave
a trail”
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Launch Of A Revolutionary CAT Coaching Portal(fireup)
The country’s six Indian Institutes of Management’s Admission Group have decided to make their Common Admission Test (CAT) online from next year, and an alumni of IIM Indore has already geared up for the challenge with his venture fireup.co.in. Vineet Patawari, founder of fireup.co.in, a qualified Chartered Accountant and an alumnus of the Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Management, IIM Indore, who rejected a package of INR 14.5 lakhs from JPMC in 2008 to follow his heart. He is supported in this venture by his partner and creative head, Shreshtha Jha. www.fireup.co.in, which was formally launched at Oxford book store, Kolkata, on 18th December 2008 provides all the facilities for a CAT taker under one banner and includes features like blog, videos, forum, chat, common room and knowledge management. Fireup.co.in claims to train an individual right from the initial CAT preparation to the ultimate challenge of clearing group discussions and interviews thereby securing a seat in the most coveted institutions through its unique courseware and methodology. Though fireup.co.in is primarily an online education venture, some of its modules are also available in CDs also at leading stores. Asked about what initiated him to start an online CAT coaching site, Patawari said that the logistics of the admission examination was becoming a nightmare, due to the growing number of aspirants every year. “It was soon becoming imperative for the exam to go online some day,” he added. The online examination would be much easier to manage than the current system, Jha said. An IIM-A source confirmed that the online examination would cut down administrative costs, involving people travelling to places, and sending papers all over the country, with risks of leaks. The conventional examination can be conducted from a limited number centers while the online tests can be taken from anywhere.Here is a glimpse of press release.Have a look.Here are the links of other press conferences.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVVVe35U3iI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gpkr8eB5W68
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3fMMuApprQ
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Monday, March 16, 2009
Manners on an INTERVIEW TABLE
After an interview call from the dream institutes we are more tensed than being happy at our achievement. The first question that hits our mind is “how do I tackle the interview?” You can relax as Mr. Vineet Patawari - PGDM (IIM Indore), ACA, B.Com (H), founder CEO of www.fireup.co.in tells you how you can do this more effectively and crack the interview.
All the competitive exams now have a PERSONAL INTERVIEW session. A student needs to prepare himself for this round as well. A candidate may be knocked out in the interview session, if he doesn’t have good manners. So, www.fireup.co.in is here to give you some very useful tips on mannerism.
Basic Mannerism to crack an interview.
1. Knock the door before you enter the room.
2. Wish the interviewer as soon as you enter the room. Wish the lady first, if the panel contains a mix of male and female interviewers.
3. Sit only when you are asked to sit down. After waiting for few moments, ask for permission.
4. Sit up straight. Try not to slouch or lean back in your chair.
5. Be very attentive during the entire interview session.
6. Even if you don’t know the answer for a particular question at least give it a try and then answer the question.
7. Be very humble and polite during the interview.
8. Suppose, it is a 3:1 interview. And two questions have been thrown at the same time. Try to answer the question in which you are confident first, but remember to reply to the other interviewer that you will answer his question shortly.
9. Always try to wear a smile on your face.
10. Don’t bite your finger or shake your legs or any other such movements, these are the signs that you are tensed.
11. Always put forward your positive attitude.
12. Be confident while answering the questions, but don’t be OVER-Confident.
These are some of the ways in which you can keep yourself away from committing some of the commonest mistakes in an interview. For an exhaustive list of tips on cracking interviews log into www.fireup.co.in.
All the competitive exams now have a PERSONAL INTERVIEW session. A student needs to prepare himself for this round as well. A candidate may be knocked out in the interview session, if he doesn’t have good manners. So, www.fireup.co.in is here to give you some very useful tips on mannerism.
Basic Mannerism to crack an interview.
1. Knock the door before you enter the room.
2. Wish the interviewer as soon as you enter the room. Wish the lady first, if the panel contains a mix of male and female interviewers.
3. Sit only when you are asked to sit down. After waiting for few moments, ask for permission.
4. Sit up straight. Try not to slouch or lean back in your chair.
5. Be very attentive during the entire interview session.
6. Even if you don’t know the answer for a particular question at least give it a try and then answer the question.
7. Be very humble and polite during the interview.
8. Suppose, it is a 3:1 interview. And two questions have been thrown at the same time. Try to answer the question in which you are confident first, but remember to reply to the other interviewer that you will answer his question shortly.
9. Always try to wear a smile on your face.
10. Don’t bite your finger or shake your legs or any other such movements, these are the signs that you are tensed.
11. Always put forward your positive attitude.
12. Be confident while answering the questions, but don’t be OVER-Confident.
These are some of the ways in which you can keep yourself away from committing some of the commonest mistakes in an interview. For an exhaustive list of tips on cracking interviews log into www.fireup.co.in.
SPEED READING
We live in the age of information, and we must read extensively if we intend to be successful in our studies, or careers. Schools and colleges have discovered that courses in reading skills give enormous aid to students struggling under the heavier loads of today’s scholastic programs. Young men and women trained in speed reading show distinct advantages over those who lack this kind of skill.
How Fast You Can Be?
How Much Time It Will Take?
When you participate in a speed reading courses online, or read the book, you will find your reading skills increasing from the very start. With serious application, you will soon be speed reading with ease, and astonished at how much you comprehend in such little time.
Obstacles to Speed
Wondering mind and straying thoughts
Anxiety about missing a critical “not” or other conjunctive structure
Outside anxiety or stressors like job, home, family, etc.
www.fireup.co.in provides you a solution to overcome all these problems and helps you to enhance your speed in reading comprehensions.
Concentration: You can learn anything if you pay attention!
Enjoy
Preview the chapter: you will organize your mind before you begin to read, build a structure for the thoughts and details to come, you will be able to sort, understand and remember the information better.
Question: Read each section of the chapter with your questions in mind. Look for the answers, and take note of questions you didn't think of that were answered in that section
Eye Stops: Read in phrases of three or four words - meaning is easier to pull from groups of words rather than from individual words.
Varying
For some more gyan log into www.fireup.co.in
Skimming
Skimming is a high speed reading process and involves visually searching the sentences of a page for clues to meaning.
There are many strategies that can be used when skimming. Some of them are
1. Read the first and last paragraphs
2. Read the title, subtitles, subheading, and illustrations.
3. Read the first sentence of each paragraph. This technique is useful when you're seeking specific information rather than reading for comprehension.
Skimming on computer is slower
The reading speed and comprehension is the same for the computer screen and paper. However, according to a research skimming on a computer is 41% slower than on paper.
So prepare online to get a better edge for CAT 09.
So get up, gear up and fire up so start preparing for CAT’09 today, just log into www.fireup.co.in for more info on CAT, Quant, DI, DS and RC.
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