GRE Quantitative Reasoning Sections

Quantitative Reasoning Sections (2 per test)
Length 35 minutes per section
Format Multiple Choice and Numeric Entry
# Questions Approximately 20 per section
Question Types

Quantitative Comparison
Multiple Choice (select one answer and select one or more answers)
Numeric Entry
Topics Tested

Arithmetic/Number Properties
Algebra and Geometry
Data Interpretation
Problem Solving
Probability and Statistics

 

The GRE Quantitative Reasoning section contains four question types, and each question type appears either independently or as part of a data interpretation set. There is an on-screen calculator available for you to use as well.

  • Quantitative Comparison questions require you to evaluate two values to determine whether one is greater, whether the two values are equal, or whether the relationship cannot be determined from the information provided in the question.
  • Multiple Choice (select one answer) questions are regular math problems with five answer choices that test your ability to problem solve.
  • Multiple Choice (select one or more answers) questions are regular math problems; however, you will have to select one or more responses.
  • Numeric Entry questions are regular math problems, but you will not have answer choices to work with. You will need to enter your response as an integer, decimal or fraction in two separate boxes.

GRE Quantitative Reasoning questions test a limited range of  basic mathematical concepts, such as:

  • Arithmetic, including number properties, fractions, averages, ratios and rates and probability.
  • Algebra, including functions, inequalities and equations.
  • Basic geometry, including lines, triangles, polygons and circles.
  • Data interpretation, through analysis of graphs and charts. 
Mastering the GRE Quantitative Reasoning sections requires practice. Many test takers who are great at math score poorly on the GRE, not because they’re not good at math, but because they don’t know how to apply their math knowledge to the types of questions that appear on the test.
 
Your inlingua GRE instructor will make sure not only that your basic math skills are solid, but more importantly, that you know how to apply those skills to GRE Quantitative Reasoning questions to achieve a higher score on the test.