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Verbal Reasoning

17 Lessons
44
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Verbal Reasoning is officially the hardest UCAT section – in 2022, the average UK score was 572. In our in-depth lessons, we will teach you the optimal approach for each question type, whether its a long scientific passage or a tricky statement question.

Tutorials

Lesson 1
Introduction to VR

To begin with, we give you a short overview of Verbal Reasoning, discussing the different types of questions, the UCAT timing and the key challenges you’ll face

Lesson 2
True, False, Can’t Tell

Here we tackle the easier True, False, Can’t Tell questions. We’ll discuss what each of these terms actually mean, and practice some questions together.

Lesson 3
Using Inferences

Inferences can change a statement from Can’t Tell to True. Being able to understand when you can and cannot make an inference is essential to scoring well in Verbal Reasoning.

Lesson 4
Extreme Language

Here we will introduce one of our most effective Verbal Reasoning techniques – Extreme Language. We’ll discuss mild and extreme phrases, and how to spot them in the UCAT.

Lesson 5
Keyword Approach

To answer a Verbal Reasoning question in 30 seconds, you need to use the Keyword Approach. Here we introduce this vital technique and then practice using it in UCAT questions.

Lesson 6
Passage Adjustments

Often there can be slight adjustments between the passage and the statement. We’ll teach you how to spot these, and avoid falling into these common Verbal Reasoning traps!

Lesson 7
Writer Questions

Here we discuss how to approach longer, subjective Writer Passages, including how to quickly find the writer’s conclusion in a long UCAT passage.

Lesson 8
Type 1 Statements

In this tutorial, we tackle the more difficult Statement questions, discussing a range of techniques for time-saving and efficient working.

Lesson 9
Type 2 Statements

Here, we teach you how to apply our Verbal Reasoning techniques on the most difficult and long-winded questions in the UCAT – Type 2 Statement Questions.

Lesson 10
Factual Passages

In this tutorial, we teach you how to successfully tackle the more complicated, abstract passages containing multiple numbers, facts and fine details.

Lesson 11
Timing Strategies

In this tutorial, we consolidate all of the timing techniques we’ve learnt thus far, alongside introducing some new tips for beating that UCAT timer in Verbal Reasoning!

Lesson 12
Reverse Questions

Reverse or Negative Questions often trick UCAT students up. We’ll teach you how to spot them and answer them well in a limited amount of time.

Lesson 13
Timing Contingencies

What do you do if you have 10 questions left to do in 5 minutes? Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through our contingency Cheetah and Rabbit strategies just in case things go wrong!

Lesson 14
Causation vs. Correlation

It’s easy to make assumptions on links and correlations between UCAT statements. In this tutorial, we’ll go through some tricky examples to teach you an important skill.

Lesson 15
VR Test Day

In this tutorial we’ll give you a week by week plan for your Verbal Reasoning preparation. We’ll also discuss how to perform at your best on UCAT Test Day.

Lesson 16
Tips from the Experts

We close up the Verbal Reasoning course with some final tips from our UCAT experts, all of whom scored above 850 in the exam.

Lesson 17
Summary and Overview

This revision lesson will re-cap all of the key UCAT Verbal Reasoning techniques we’ve taught you.

Decision Making

18 Lessons
29
31 minutes

Decision Making is a relatively new section but also the hardest to grasp in terms of techniques. Watch our award-winning techniques to help you maximise your score in a challenging but fun section!

Tutorials

Lesson 1
Introduction

To begin with, we give you a short overview of Decision Making, introduce the 6 question types and identify the key challenges faced.

Lesson 2
Syllogisms: Theory

Here we teach you our evidence-based method for tackling Syllogisms using Venn Diagrams. Quite a detailed tutorial so brace yourself!

Lesson 3
Syllogisms: Questions

We now put this into practice by going through questions based on the official UCAT Consortium.

Lesson 4
Venn Diagrams I

There are lots of questions which require you to draw a Venn without even telling you! It’s a key part of Decision Making and you need to get familiar with it early.

Lesson 5
Venn Diagrams II

We put these techniques into practice and tackle an array of questions designed to test you to your limit.

Lesson 6
Probability: Theory

Whether you have a basic or expert level of knowledge of maths, Decision Making Probability will give you a refresher and help you cover the content in detail.

Lesson 7
Probability: Questions

After covering the content you will put it into practice and go through UCAT Probability Questions

Lesson 8
Logic Puzzles: Theory

This is a favourite for UCAT Decision Making authors and a question style bound to trip up many so pay attention to this one!

Lesson 9
Logic Puzzles: Questions

Logical Puzzles in Decision Making require lots and lots of practice so watch our walkthrough video to help guide you through it all.

Lesson 10
Ordered Puzzles

In this UCAT Tutorial we go through how to answer ordered puzzle questions as well as covering vital theory to help you score 800+

Lesson 11
Tabular Puzzles

UCAT Decision Making tends to have lots of information in tables and they purposely distract you with overload of information. Learn how to tackle these questions.

Lesson 12
Spatial Equations

These have come up in the past two years of the UCAT Decision Making based on our research so it’s an important question type to get your head around.

Lesson 13
Conditional Scenarios

Here we get to grips with how UCAT Decision Making requires you to have two-step thinking and help you take shortcuts.

Lesson 14
Interpreting Data

It’s crucial to know how to consolidate pieces of information in UCAT Decision Making and score highly by not being fooled by distractors

Lesson 15
Assumptions: Theory

UCAT Recognising Assumption questions are relatively straightforward but we discuss the common pitfalls that students face.

Lesson 16
Assumptions: Questions

These are the easiest type of UCAT Decision Making questions however it helps to get 100% in these questions to set you up for the rest of it.

Lesson 17
Tips from Experts

Hear from UCAT Decision Making experts who can give you their insight into how they did well in this area and what they found useful.

Lesson 18
Summary

Here we wrap up everything we’ve taught you and help condense everything into the salient points as well as telling you the next steps on how to formulate your revision.

Quantitative Reasoning

18 Lessons
36
24 min

We approach Quantitative Reasoning by systematically working through the 15 key question types that appear in the UCAT. Whether it be Percentages, Ratios, Fractions, Venn Diagrams, Tax Questions or Areas, we’ve got you covered!

Tutorials

Lesson 1
Introduction to QR

We begin with an overview of Quantitative Reasoning. What is the timing? What types of questions commonly come up? What are the key challenges?

Lesson 2
Estimation vs. Precision

A key technique for saving time is estimation. We teach you when to estimate, how to estimate, and work through different UCAT scenarios to challenge your technique.

Lesson 3
Reading The Information

It’s crucial to understand when to read the QR question stem, and when to skim read. We teach you how to recognise the type of question, and the approach to take.

Lesson 4
Units in the UCAT

In this UCAT tutorial, we work through unit variation in questions, common units traps, unit conversions and time-saving tips for units questions.

Lesson 5
Means, Median, Mode

Here we work through realistic UCAT scenarios relating to means, weighted means, median and longer time-consuming data calculations.

Lesson 6
Area Questions

UCAT area questions can often be challenging, time-consuming and tricky. We’ll tackle the most common area questions, teaching you some successful strategies.

Lesson 7
Quantitative Formulae

We practice using common UCAT formulae – such as the area of a cylinder, volume of a sphere, diameter of a polygon, use of pi and much more.

Lesson 8
Ratios

You often need to use ratios within UCAT questions, whether it be in a map scale, or calculating proportions of items. Ratios can be tricky, but don’t worry we have you covered!

Lesson 9
The UCAT Calculator

The UCAT Calculator really slows you down. We’ll teach you how to use it quickly and efficiently using our proven shortcuts. We’ll also discuss the UCAT Whiteboard and Flagging function.

Lesson 10
Fractions

Being able to use and convert fractions is a very useful skill for UCAT Quantitative Reasoning. Using our techniques, by the end of this tutorial fractions we will make ‘fractions your friend’!

Lesson 11
Interest Questions

Compound interest, simple interest, interest calculations – these are common nightmares for UCAT students. In this tutorial, we challenge you with some time-consuming exams.

Lesson 12
Tax Questions

Tax bracket calculations have commonly been asked in the UCAT, and students struggle to get their head around them. In this tutorial, we will work through many examples to overcome your fear!

Lesson 13
Venn Diagrams

Being able to use, draw and understand Venn Diagrams is an essential skill in both the Quantitative Reasoning and Decision Making sections of the UCAT

Lesson 14
Percentages

Percentages are almost guaranteed to come up in the UCAT! We teach you a unique, super fast method for percentage change, increase and proportions.

Lesson 15
Speed, Distance, Time

In this tutorial we work through examples relating to the Speed, Distance, Time Formula. We will teach you how to avoid common traps for these questions (e.g. unit traps).

Lesson 16
Tips from Experts

We close up the Quantitative Reasoning course with some final tips from our UCAT experts, all of whom scored above 850 in the exam.

Lesson 17
QR Test Day

In this tutorial we’ll give you a week by week plan for your Quantitative Reasoning preparation. We’ll also discuss how to perform at your best on UCAT Test Day.

Lesson 18
Summary and Overview

This revision lesson will re-cap all of the key UCAT Quantitative Reasoning techniques we’ve taught you.

Abstract Reasoning

20 Lessons
55
13 minutes

Abstract Reasoning is a tricky section to grasp especially as there are so many different patterns you could get! We’ll teach you award-winning methods to help you crack through the questions using pattern recognition techniques.

Tutorials

Lesson 1
Introduction

We begin with an overview of Abstract Reasoning, including a summary of question types, the common pitfalls and the key techniques required.

Lesson 2
AR Question Types

There are 4 Abstract Reasoning question types. In this tutorial, we introduce each one, and discuss the differences in approach, timing and difficulty.

Lesson 3
Warm Up Quiz

In this tutorial we warm you up with some practice patterns before we jump into trickier sets later on. You’ll be able to see how AR works, and understand how to spot patterns.

Lesson 4
Type 1 Questions

Type 1 questions are the most common type in Abstract Reasoning. We will discuss the ideal strategy for these questions, and practice some sets.

Lesson 5
The SPONCS Method

In this tutorial we will summarise the key types of patterns that appear in the UCAT, including Shape, Position, Orientation, Number, Colour and Size patterns.

Lesson 6
AR Triggers

In AR, you haven’t got enough type to look for every pattern from SPONCS. You need to spot triggers, which will guide you towards the right direction and save crucial time.

Lesson 7
Number Patterns

We will teach you how to look for common Number patterns, including the number of sides, number of total shapes, number of intersections and much more.

Lesson 8
Shape Patterns

We will teach you how to look for common Shape patterns, including presence of a specific shape, symmetry, curved vs. straight-sides, regular vs. irregular and much more.

Lesson 9
Size Patterns

We will teach you how to look for common patterns relating to the relative size of shapes, including common combinations of Size with other pattern types.

Lesson 10
Position Patterns

We will teach you how to look for common Position patterns, including position of shapes in quadrants, rotation and much more.

Lesson 11
Colour Patterns

We will teach you how to look for common Colour patterns, including patterns involving grey, black, striped and spotted shapes. Colour patterns are often combined with other pattern types.

Lesson 12
Orientation Patterns

We will teach you how to look for Orientation patterns, including patterns involving direction, arrows and relative position of shapes.

Lesson 13
Distractors

UCAT questions often have distractor shapes and boxes, which are designed to waste your time. We’ll explain how to spot them, avoid them and focus on the important shapes.

Lesson 14
Dependent Patterns

Sometimes patterns involve two steps, whereby one pattern depends on another pattern. These questions can be tricky, so we will practice them and discuss the best approach.

Lesson 15
Secondary Patterns

Sometimes sets have two patterns – one major pattern, and one minor pattern. We will discuss when to look for a second pattern, and when to save time and move on.

Lesson 16
Timing Strategies

Abstract Reasoning is the quickest UCAT section. It can fly by, so it’s especially important to be sharp with your timing. We will teach you how to spot patterns efficiently and quickly.

Lesson 17
Type 2 Questions

Type 2 Abstract Reasoning questions involve a series of shapes, with the question asking you to finish the series. We will work through examples, and teach you how to approach them.

Lesson 18
Type 3 Questions

Type 3 Abstract Reasoning questions involves spotting relationships between pairs of shapes. We will work through several examples, and again discuss the best approach.

Lesson 19
Type 4 Questions

Type 4 Abstract Reasoning questions involve a similar approach to Type 1 questions, with a slight twist. We will practice, discuss and perfect your technique for these questions.

Lesson 20
AR Test Day

In this tutorial we’ll give you a week by week plan for your Abstract Reasoning preparation. We’ll also discuss how to perform at your best on UCAT Test Day.

Situational Judgement

18 Lessons
69
25 Minutes

We approach Situational Judgement by working through the GMC Guidelines and Medical Ethics to help you understand the ethical knowledge and grasp the technique required to secure Band 1.

Tutorials

Lesson 1
Introduction to SJT

Here we breakdown the different question types you can get in the Situational Judgement section of the exam and help you adjust to the skills required here.

Lesson 2
Appropriateness

In this lesson, we start looking at the “appropriateness” type of questions and lay out a step by step strategy on how to answer questions related to this.

Lesson 3
Importance

We look at the “importance” type of question in Situational Judgement and help you understand how to differentiate between very important and not important at all

Lesson 4
Tackling the Scenario

Here we give you our expert strategy which has been devised by current doctors and medical students based on their insight into the clinical environment.

Lesson 5
Knowing Your Role

When you are faced with a scenario, you have to identify the status and profession of the person involved. E.g. capabilities and responsibilities of a GP will be very different to that of a Medical Student.

Lesson 6
Key Principles

We give you an overview of the principles of situational judgement including patient safety and professionalism. You will learn which of these are most important in a clinical setting.

Lesson 7
Patient Safety

The most important thing you are taught as a medical student is to always be safe! It is drilled in and is the most important quality in medicine

Lesson 8
Working with Remits

This applies in particular to situations revolving around medical students – Medical students are not authorised to make decisions surrounding medical care or give any treatment

Lesson 9
Confidentiality

Confidentiality is important for many reasons – this includes patient trust in the profession. Patients are often anxious to come to doctors and so when they do inform them of information they expect that it will not be told to anyone else

Lesson 10
Professionalism

Doctors and dentists should be responsible in healthcare setting and outside healthcare settings. This means that all students and doctors should act responsibly as they are representing a whole profession

Lesson 11
Honesty & Integrity

Everyone makes mistakes and it’s important that if mistakes are made that we follow the right protocol to identify them
You should not directly influence patients’ decision – the modern model of healthcare is patient centred – we want patients to be at the heartbeat of their decisions.

Lesson 12
Teamwork & Respect

No one is above anyone else – it’s why doctors and nurses wear the same type of scrubs. We go through common SJT scenarios around this and help you spot key patterns in their questions.

Lesson 13
Duties of a Doctor

Here we condense the GMC Principles in a series of short videos with interactive question-based tutorials.

Lesson 14
GMC #1: Performance

We go through the first GMC principle of Knowledge, Skills & Performance and go through Situational Judgement questions around it.

Lesson 15
GMC #2: Safety

We go through the second GMC principle of Safety and Quality and go through Situational Judgement questions around it.

Lesson 16
GMC #3: Teamwork

We go through the third GMC principle of Communication, Partnership & Teamwork and go through Situational Judgement questions around it.

Lesson 17
GMC #4: Trust

We go through the fourth GMC principle and go through Situational Judgement questions around it.

Lesson 18
Medical Pillars

We discuss the 4 Key Medical Pillars and talk through real life SJT scenarios to help you get to grips with the exam.

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