Does analysing a test with a group of friends help?
Taking a test with a group of friends is immensely beneficial because people tend to complement each other’s strengths and weaknesses. With, say four friends, you will have four different approaches to solving a problem. When you analyse a test by yourself, you will probably come up with time-saving approaches for about 5-6 problems because one person can come up with a limited number of perspectives. With a group however, you can be assured of multiple approaches to a sum. For example, some sums may not require you to use calculations; someone else might see that while it may not strike you. Vinayak Kudva is Product Head at IMS Learning Resources. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Have you aced the CAT? Do you have tips that could help students improve their scores or stress-busting strategies to beat pre-CAT nerves? Send in your advice and experiences to getahead@rediff.co.in with the subject ‘My CAT tips’ and we’ll publish your strategies right here on rediff.com.
