There are two kinds of quantitative questions on the GMAT.

The first is "Problem Solving" and the second is "Data Sufficiency".

About Problem Solving:

"Problem Solving" tests your ability to: understand what you are you asked to do and in many cases redefine the question; and recognize which of the 5 answer choices is the exact answer to the question asked. The correct answer can be identified through a combination of direct solving and the systematic elimination of the wrong answer choices.

About Data Sufficiency:

"Data Sufficiency" does NOT test your ability to solve problems, but tests your ability to recognize whether one has sufficient information to solve the problem. Since, Data Sufficiency does NOT require you to actually solve the problem, "Data Sufficiency" requires fewer background skills than does "Problem Solving". Have a look at each of these two questions types here:

http://www.mba.com/mba/TaketheGMAT/TheEssentials/WhatIstheGMAT/QuantitativeSectionNEW.htm

Our Students Are Grouped According To Ability GMAT test takers have varying degrees of math skills. Differences in math skills manifest themselves most in the "Problem Solving" section of the GMAT. Hence, for our "Problem Solving" module of our course, we ask that students choose one of the following two groups:

Group 1 – Basic Problem Solving Prep

Most of our students will be placed in Group 1. Those in Group 1:

• have taken the GMAT once and scored below 550
• have never taken the GMAT and are not confident about their basic high school math skills
• were once confident with their math skills, but have been away from math for so long that they have forgotten those skills.

Students will be presumed to be in Group 1 unless they choose to be in Group 2.

Group 2 – GMAT 800 Problem Solving Prep

You are invited to choose Group 2 if you:

• have taken the GMAT,
• have scored over 550 and received at least an average score (28 or more) in the quantitative section come from a strong quantitative background (examples would include, engineering, science, finance)
• have confidence in your high school math skills
• want to be exposed and experience learning with higher level questions.

Note that Group 2 – GMAT 800 - will be taught by the former head of the "Math Learning Centre" at an Ontario University with approximately 20 years of GMAT teaching experience. The goal is to ensure that you are exposed to and taught from questions which continually challenge you and reflect the top end of your ability.

How Do I Know Whether To Opt For Group 1 or Group 2?

We have developed a screening test. The screening test and instructions for how to use it may be found at: http://www.prep.com/gmattoronto/gmat800test.html