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Verbal Reasoning
Decision Making
Quantitative Reasoning
Abstract Reasoning
Situational Judgement
Verbal Reasoning
17 Lessons
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Verbal Reasoning is officially the hardest UCAT section - in 2019, the average UK score was 565. In our in-depth lessons, we will teach you the optimal approach for each question type, whether its a long scientific passage or a tricky statement question.
Tutorials
Lesson 1 Introduction to VR
Lesson 2 True, False, Can’t Tell
Lesson 3 Using Inferences
Lesson 4 Extreme Language
Lesson 5 Keyword Approach
Lesson 6 Passage Adjustments
Lesson 7 Writer Questions
Lesson 8 Type 1 Statements
Lesson 9 Type 2 Statements
Lesson 10 Factual Passages
Lesson 11 Timing Strategies
Lesson 12 Reverse Questions
Lesson 13 Timing Contingencies
Lesson 14 Causation vs. Correlation
Lesson 15 VR Test Day
Lesson 16 Tips from the Experts
Lesson 17 Summary and Overview
Lesson 1
Introduction to VR
To begin with, we give you a short overview of Verbal Reasoning, discussing the different types of questions, the UCAT timing and the key challenges you’ll face
Here we tackle the easier True, False, Can’t Tell questions. We’ll discuss what each of these terms actually mean, and practice some questions together.
Inferences can change a statement from Can’t Tell to True. Being able to understand when you can and cannot make an inference is essential to scoring well in Verbal Reasoning.
Here we will introduce one of our most effective Verbal Reasoning techniques - Extreme Language. We’ll discuss mild and extreme phrases, and how to spot them in the UCAT.
To answer a Verbal Reasoning question in 30 seconds, you need to use the Keyword Approach. Here we introduce this vital technique and then practice using it in UCAT questions.
Often there can be slight adjustments between the passage and the statement. We’ll teach you how to spot these, and avoid falling into these common Verbal Reasoning traps!
Here, we teach you how to apply our Verbal Reasoning techniques on the most difficult and long-winded questions in the UCAT - Type 2 Statement Questions.
In this tutorial, we consolidate all of the timing techniques we’ve learnt thus far, alongside introducing some new tips for beating that UCAT timer in Verbal Reasoning!
What do you do if you have 10 questions left to do in 5 minutes? Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through our contingency Cheetah and Rabbit strategies just in case things go wrong!
It's easy to make assumptions on links and correlations between UCAT statements. In this tutorial, we’ll go through some tricky examples to teach you an important skill.
In this tutorial we’ll give you a week by week plan for your Verbal Reasoning preparation. We’ll also discuss how to perform at your best on UCAT Test Day.
Decision Making is a relatively new section but also the hardest to grasp in terms of techniques. Watch our award-winning techniques to help you maximise your score in a challenging but fun section!
Tutorials
Lesson 1 Introduction
Lesson 2 Syllogisms: Theory
Lesson 3 Syllogisms: Questions
Lesson 4 Venn Diagrams I
Lesson 5 Venn Diagrams II
Lesson 6 Probability: Theory
Lesson 7 Probability: Questions
Lesson 8 Logic Puzzles: Theory
Lesson 9 Logic Puzzles: Questions
Lesson 10 Ordered Puzzles
Lesson 11 Tabular Puzzles
Lesson 12 Spatial Equations
Lesson 13 Conditional Scenarios
Lesson 14 Interpreting Data
Lesson 15 Assumptions: Theory
Lesson 16 Assumptions: Questions
Lesson 17 Tips from Experts
Lesson 18 Summary
Lesson 1
Introduction
To begin with, we give you a short overview of Decision Making, introduce the 6 question types and identify the key challenges faced.
There are lots of questions which require you to draw a Venn without even telling you! It's a key part of Decision Making and you need to get familiar with it early.
Whether you have a basic or expert level of knowledge of maths, Decision Making Probability will give you a refresher and help you cover the content in detail.
UCAT Decision Making tends to have lots of information in tables and they purposely distract you with overload of information. Learn how to tackle these questions.
Here we wrap up everything we've taught you and help condense everything into the salient points as well as telling you the next steps on how to formulate your revision.
We approach Quantitative Reasoning by systematically working through the 15 key question types that appear in the UCAT. Whether it be Percentages, Ratios, Fractions, Venn Diagrams, Tax Questions or Areas, we've got you covered!
Tutorials
Lesson 1 Introduction to QR
Lesson 2 Estimation vs. Precision
Lesson 3 Reading The Information
Lesson 4 Units in the UCAT
Lesson 5 Means, Median, Mode
Lesson 6 Area Questions
Lesson 7 Quantitative Formulae
Lesson 8 Ratios
Lesson 9 The UCAT Calculator
Lesson 10 Fractions
Lesson 11 Interest Questions
Lesson 12 Tax Questions
Lesson 13 Venn Diagrams
Lesson 14 Percentages
Lesson 15 Speed, Distance, Time
Lesson 16 Tips from Experts
Lesson 17 QR Test Day
Lesson 18 Summary and Overview
Lesson 1
Introduction to QR
We begin with an overview of Quantitative Reasoning. What is the timing? What types of questions commonly come up? What are the key challenges?
A key technique for saving time is estimation. We teach you when to estimate, how to estimate, and work through different UCAT scenarios to challenge your technique.
It's crucial to understand when to read the QR question stem, and when to skim read. We teach you how to recognise the type of question, and the approach to take.
UCAT area questions can often be challenging, time-consuming and tricky. We’ll tackle the most common area questions, teaching you some successful strategies.
You often need to use ratios within UCAT questions, whether it be in a map scale, or calculating proportions of items. Ratios can be tricky, but don’t worry we have you covered!
The UCAT Calculator really slows you down. We’ll teach you how to use it quickly and efficiently using our proven shortcuts. We’ll also discuss the UCAT Whiteboard and Flagging function.
Being able to use and convert fractions is a very useful skill for UCAT Quantitative Reasoning. Using our techniques, by the end of this tutorial fractions we will make ‘fractions your friend’!
Compound interest, simple interest, interest calculations - these are common nightmares for UCAT students. In this tutorial, we challenge you with some time-consuming exams.
Tax bracket calculations have commonly been asked in the UCAT, and students struggle to get their head around them. In this tutorial, we will work through many examples to overcome your fear!
In this tutorial we work through examples relating to the Speed, Distance, Time Formula. We will teach you how to avoid common traps for these questions (e.g. unit traps).
In this tutorial we’ll give you a week by week plan for your Quantitative Reasoning preparation. We’ll also discuss how to perform at your best on UCAT Test Day.
Abstract Reasoning is a tricky section to grasp especially as there are so many different patterns you could get! We'll teach you award-winning methods to help you crack through the questions using pattern recognition techniques.
Tutorials
Lesson 1 Introduction
Lesson 2 AR Question Types
Lesson 3 Warm Up Quiz
Lesson 4 Type 1 Questions
Lesson 5 The SPONCS Method
Lesson 6 AR Triggers
Lesson 7 Number Patterns
Lesson 8 Shape Patterns
Lesson 9 Size Patterns
Lesson 10 Position Patterns
Lesson 11 Colour Patterns
Lesson 12 Orientation Patterns
Lesson 13 Distractors
Lesson 14 Dependent Patterns
Lesson 15 Secondary Patterns
Lesson 16 Timing Strategies
Lesson 17 Type 2 Questions
Lesson 18 Type 3 Questions
Lesson 19 Type 4 Questions
Lesson 20 AR Test Day
Lesson 1
Introduction
We begin with an overview of Abstract Reasoning, including a summary of question types, the common pitfalls and the key techniques required.
There are 4 Abstract Reasoning question types. In this tutorial, we introduce each one, and discuss the differences in approach, timing and difficulty.
In this tutorial we warm you up with some practice patterns before we jump into trickier sets later on. You’ll be able to see how AR works, and understand how to spot patterns.
In this tutorial we will summarise the key types of patterns that appear in the UCAT, including Shape, Position, Orientation, Number, Colour and Size patterns.
In AR, you haven’t got enough type to look for every pattern from SPONCS. You need to spot triggers, which will guide you towards the right direction and save crucial time.
We will teach you how to look for common Number patterns, including the number of sides, number of total shapes, number of intersections and much more.
We will teach you how to look for common Shape patterns, including presence of a specific shape, symmetry, curved vs. straight-sides, regular vs. irregular and much more.
We will teach you how to look for common patterns relating to the relative size of shapes, including common combinations of Size with other pattern types.
We will teach you how to look for common Colour patterns, including patterns involving grey, black, striped and spotted shapes. Colour patterns are often combined with other pattern types.
UCAT questions often have distractor shapes and boxes, which are designed to waste your time. We’ll explain how to spot them, avoid them and focus on the important shapes.
Sometimes patterns involve two steps, whereby one pattern depends on another pattern. These questions can be tricky, so we will practice them and discuss the best approach.
Sometimes sets have two patterns - one major pattern, and one minor pattern. We will discuss when to look for a second pattern, and when to save time and move on.
Abstract Reasoning is the quickest UCAT section. It can fly by, so it's especially important to be sharp with your timing. We will teach you how to spot patterns efficiently and quickly.
Type 2 Abstract Reasoning questions involve a series of shapes, with the question asking you to finish the series. We will work through examples, and teach you how to approach them.
Type 3 Abstract Reasoning questions involves spotting relationships between pairs of shapes. We will work through several examples, and again discuss the best approach.
Type 4 Abstract Reasoning questions involve a similar approach to Type 1 questions, with a slight twist. We will practice, discuss and perfect your technique for these questions.
In this tutorial we’ll give you a week by week plan for your Abstract Reasoning preparation. We’ll also discuss how to perform at your best on UCAT Test Day.
We approach Situational Judgement by working through the GMC Guidelines and Medical Ethics to help you understand the ethical knowledge and grasp the technique required to secure Band 1.
Tutorials
Lesson 1 Introduction to SJT
Lesson 2 Appropriateness
Lesson 3 Importance
Lesson 4 Tackling the Scenario
Lesson 5 Knowing Your Role
Lesson 6 Key Principles
Lesson 7 Patient Safety
Lesson 8 Working with Remits
Lesson 9 Confidentiality
Lesson 10 Professionalism
Lesson 11 Honesty & Integrity
Lesson 12 Teamwork & Respect
Lesson 13 Duties of a Doctor
Lesson 14 GMC #1: Performance
Lesson 15 GMC #2: Safety
Lesson 16 GMC #3: Teamwork
Lesson 17 GMC #4: Trust
Lesson 18 Medical Pillars
Lesson 1
Introduction to SJT
Here we breakdown the different question types you can get in the Situational Judgement section of the exam and help you adjust to the skills required here.
In this lesson, we start looking at the "appropriateness" type of questions and lay out a step by step strategy on how to answer questions related to this.
We look at the "importance" type of question in Situational Judgement and help you understand how to differentiate between very important and not important at all
Here we give you our expert strategy which has been devised by current doctors and medical students based on their insight into the clinical environment.
When you are faced with a scenario, you have to identify the status and profession of the person involved. E.g. capabilities and responsibilities of a GP will be very different to that of a Medical Student.
We give you an overview of the principles of situational judgement including patient safety and professionalism. You will learn which of these are most important in a clinical setting.
This applies in particular to situations revolving around medical students - Medical students are not authorised to make decisions surrounding medical care or give any treatment
Confidentiality is important for many reasons - this includes patient trust in the profession. Patients are often anxious to come to doctors and so when they do inform them of information they expect that it will not be told to anyone else
Doctors and dentists should be responsible in healthcare setting and outside healthcare settings. This means that all students and doctors should act responsibly as they are representing a whole profession
Everyone makes mistakes and it's important that if mistakes are made that we follow the right protocol to identify them
You should not directly influence patients’ decision - the modern model of healthcare is patient centred - we want patients to be at the heartbeat of their decisions.
No one is above anyone else - it’s why doctors and nurses wear the same type of scrubs. We go through common SJT scenarios around this and help you spot key patterns in their questions.
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