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Test structure
There are three main sections in the test, listed below in the order in which they appear on the test.The test's length is three and a half hours (210 minutes), not including optional 10 minute breaks between sections.
Analytical Writing AssessmentContent: 2 writing tasks
Time allotted: 60 minutes, 30 minutes for each writing task.
Section scoring: Each essay is scored on a scale of 0-6. The essays are scored by two readers and the final score comprises the average of the two scores. However, if the two scores are more than one point apart, a third reader will grade it to determine the final score.
The Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) is designed to measure the test taker's ability to think critically and communicate ideas. The AWA consists of two writing tasks: Analysis of an issue and Analysis of an Argument.
Quantitative SectionContent: 37 multiple choice questions.
Time allotted: 75 minutes.
Section scoring: The score on this section is on a scale of 0-60.
This section introduces two types of questions - problem solving and data sufficiency.
Problem Solving questions are designed to test mathematical skills, understanding of elementary mathematical concepts, and the ability to reason quantitatively and solve quantitative problems. Both numerical and verbal mathematical questions are given.
Data Sufficiency questions are designed to test the ability to analyze a quantitative problem, to recognize which information is relevant, and to determine at what point there is sufficient information to solve a problem. In this type of question, two statements are given together with a series of questions. The test taker needs to determine whether one statement is enough to answer the question, both statements are required, or more information is required to answer the question.
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Verbal SectionContent: 41 multiple choice questions.
Time allotted: 75 minutes.
Section scoring: The score on this section is on a scale of 0-60.
The Verbal part of the GMAT exam measures the test taker's ability to read and comprehend written material, reason and evaluate arguments, and correct written material to conform to standard written English. The Verbal section is composed of three types of questions: Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, and Sentence Correction.
Reading Comprehension
The Reading Comprehension section consists of passages followed by three questions each. The passages are diverse and could be about any topic. The purpose of this part of the exam is to measure the test taker's ability to understand, analyze, and apply information and concepts presented in written form.
Critical Reasoning
The Critical Reasoning section consists of an argument that needs to be analyzed. The questions that follow test the reasoning skills involved in making arguments, evaluating arguments, and formulating or analyzing a plan of action.
Sentence Correction
The Sentence Correction section tests aspects of English language proficiency, including grammar, usage, and syntax. Sentence are given, all or part of which has been underlined. Test takers must choose which of the five choices best expresses an idea or relationship, and demonstrate their ability to improve incorrect or ineffective expressions.
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