[NABS-L] Math end of the GRE

[Tom Brown]

Hi Tara,

I have just finished taking the GRE, and I found that the math questions on the test are very similar to the questions found  on the practice test. I had no trouble reading and understanding the questions during the test. I would take a look at the practice test so you are familiar with what kind of questions to expect. If there are any areas, like geometry or basic mathematics, that you are struggling with, I'd recommend finding a tutor or other study tools online.
Will you be using braille and tactile graphics during the test?  If not, I recommend you request them. They are quite helpful, especially for geometry questions. Also, do you have a talking calculator as part of your accommodations? The calculator they provide is very straightforward and easy to use, and is absolutely necessary for the test.

I hope this helps.

Best, 
Tom   

> On May 10, 2019, at 11:45 AM, Tara Briggs via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hey all! I am hoping for some advice. I plan on taking the GRE at the end of August or the beginning of September. For the past three months, A friend and I have been studying for the test. The writing section is going pretty well and so was the vocabulary. The math  is killing me! First of all, math is not my strong point. I haven’t done any math in literally 10 years. I finished math at the end of 2009. It was a math 970 course that I took online. At the time, I used a whiteboard and thick black markers and bright lights. I have lost vision since then and I’m using the braille. I got the  4 Braille practice books from the GRE  people. In total, that is 80 questions. I feel like most of it was pretty doable. One of the graphing tables did not make any sense to either me or my friend. And incidentally, my friend was the first blind person to graduate from our local University majoring in atmospheric sciences. He definitely knows math. Anyway, for those of you who have needed braille math on the GRE how did you study for it? I know you can get books that will help but in my experience math simply will not scan and be translated into braille. Over the summer, I know I need to continue to study the math as much as I can. Right now, the best thing I can think of to do would be to continue to study those practice books that are already in braille. But I am concerned that that will not be enough for the test. Any help or advice would be great! Thank you!
> Tara 
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