Quick GRE Math Tricks
Mastering GRE math means challenging yourself to improve your executive reasoning, on top of re-learning math rules you may not have seen for years. It’s not always an easy process, but there are a few quick math tricks that might earn you some points!
Common Math Errors on the GRE
Quick: here’s an expression from a GRE math problem. How do you simplify it?
√214+217
As a long-time GRE teacher, I like collecting problems like these: ones that often reveal the math misconceptions we don’t even know we have! There are a lot of different wrong ways to simplify this expression. Try it out before you keep reading—then we’ll look at some other math myths and common mistakes, and how to avoid second-guessing on the GRE.