LSAT Logic Games For Dummies - by Mark Zegarelli (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Improve your score on the Analytical Reasoning portion of the LSAT

If you're like most test-takers, you find the infamous Analytical Reasoning or "Logic Games" section of the LSAT to be the most elusive and troublesome. Now there's help! LSAT Logic Games For Dummies takes the puzzlement out of the Analytical Reasoning section of the exam and shows you that it's not so problematic after all!

This easy-to-follow guide examines the types of logic puzzles presented on the LSAT and offers step-by-step instructions for how best to correctly identify and solve each problem within the allocated time.

• Coverage of all six question types
• Detailed strategies for quickly and correctly recognizing and solving each question type
• Complete with loads of practice problems

Whether you're preparing to take the LSAT for the first time or looking to improve a previous score, LSAT Logic Games For Dummies is the logical study companion for anyone looking to score high on the LSAT!

From the Back Cover

Learn to:

• Create game boards to answer each question
• Determine answer profiles and avoid common mistakes
• Gain confidence by solving problems on three practice tests
• Build your speed and accuracy

The fast and easy way to improve your LSAT score!

If you're like most test-takers, you find the infamous Analytical Reasoning or "Logic Games" section of the LSAT to be the most elusive and troublesome. Now there's help! This friendly guide takes the puzzlement out of Logic Games and gives you step-by-step instructions for how best to correctly identify and solve each type of problem within the allocated time.

• LSAT basics -- get an overview of the LSAT logic games and discover how to organize information with a game board
• Approaching the questions -- face down the two main types of logic games -- line games and sorting games
• Bringing your A-game -- learn to tackle open line games, open sorting games, repeated chips, multiple chips, orphan chips, and empty boxes
• Improving your performance -- kick it up a notch and solve the toughest logic games and logic game questions, like working with 2-dimensional charts and focusing on the time element in logic games
• Practice, practice, practice -- put your training to the test with three practice tests that are designed just like the real LSAT logic games, complete with answers and detailed solutions

Open the book and find:

• Coverage of line games and sorting games in all their common variations
• How to read the story, search for clues, and set up your game board
• Advanced games and techniques
• When to trust your instinct, when to guess, and when to bail
• Things to remember on test day
• How to avoid the two most basic logical errors
• Three practice tests with solutions

About the Author

Mark Zegarelli is the author of Logic For Dummies, Calculus II For Dummies, Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies, and several logic puzzle books.