[blindlaw] Tackling logic games with Excel

[Aaron Cannon]

Could you give an example of a question which is of the type you are
having difficulty with?  That might enable some folks on the list to
explain how they would solve it, which then might give you some ideas
which you can generalize.

Aaron

On 4/25/14, Michael Nowicki <mnowicki4 at icloud.com> wrote:
> Dear list members,
>
>
>
> I hope this message finds you all well.  I'm sure many of you have taken
> the
> LSAT, and if you have done so recently, you probably remember that it
> contains one scored logic games section consisting of four games in which
> the testtaker must sequence, match, distribute, and/or select entities.
> This section is more challenging than other parts of the test because the
> key to mastering it lies in drawing a sketch that effectively organizes the
> players in the game.  Fortunately, LSAC will allow me to use Excel for this
> task, which, in my opinion, is the best strategy for attacking games.
> While
> working with specific game types, however, I have encountered a major
> obstacle that I have not been able to overcome thus far.
>
>
>
> Specifically, I am having trouble setting up hybrid games:  games which
> include multiple actions.  For example, one type of game asks you to first
> distribute entities into groups and then to sequence the elements in each
> group in some way.  The problem that I am facing is that I am unable to
> incorporate multiple actions into a single sketch, a task sighted people
> can
> easily perform, because of the limitations of Excel spreadsheets.
> Consequently, I have tried to use separate sketches for each action, but
> this approach is too time-consuming for a tightly-timed standardized test
> like the LSAT, even with extended time.  Upon realizing this, I reached out
> to the Kaplan instructor teaching the class in which I am enrolled, but he
> doesn't have any ideas.  Likewise, Kaplan's ADA administrator, the person
> providing accommodations to Kaplan students, has no suggestions as to how I
> could adapt the Kaplan method to Excel because as far as he knows, no other
> Kaplan student was ever granted the use of Excel by LSAC; indeed, this is a
> very recent phenomenon.  Finally, I contacted local blindness organizations
> for assistance, but none of them was able to help.
>
>
>
> That being said, I would be extremely greatful if anyone on this list would
> be willing to help me overcome this major obstacle.  I know that there are
> blind people who received high LSAT scores with the help of Excel, so if
> any
> of you are on this list, please contact me either on or off list.  Also, if
> any of you happen to know someone who falls into this category, please put
> me in touch with that person as soon as possible.  Thank you in advance for
> your help.
>
>
>
> Best Regards,
>
>
>
> Michal Nowicki
>
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