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ekitten · 07-09-2008, 03:59 AM

The following from ETS suggests that the new "text completion" and "numeric entry" types are still experimental (dont count):

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The GRE Program will begin counting these question types toward examinee scores as soon as an adequate sample of data from the operational testing environment is available.

Source: Important Update: Revisions to the Computer-Based GRE General Test in 2007-08

If true, this dramatically affects test-taking strategy for those seeking 1550+.

Anybody have any info on this?

The only posts I could find simply say the new questions encountered on real tests are easy.

maple_leaf · 07-09-2008, 02:38 PM

ETS started introducing "the new question types" from November 2007. Their website says that the the "new question types" would start counting towards your final score once ETS has accumulated enough data. It's been almost 8 months since then. So I am guessing that it's going to happen any time soon. I hope they announce it or something before they finalize it.

ekitten · 07-09-2008, 02:42 PM

OK, so this begs the question:

If I see a "new question type" on my exam, would I be justified in not giving it as much time as I might a "real" question?

I don't expect anybody has a hard answer to this, but does anybody have an opinion?

maple_leaf · 07-09-2008, 08:52 PM

If you are running out of time during the test, do not waste too much time on it. But if you think that you have time to spare, then try to answer it. You should not risk it :>

ekitten · 07-10-2008, 01:18 AM

Yeah, that's what I was thinking, too.

Next question:

IF the new types are indeed still "experimental",
and...
IF I encounter one in say, the verbal section, =>

Would it not stand to reason that the entire section is experimental? Otherwise, how would they not mess up the entire timing of the section?

I hope if I get one that it's at the end, or else it's going to totally mess with my focus.

ruchia · 07-14-2008, 07:14 PM

the new questions types appear in the end..

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07-09-2008, 02:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
maple_leaf Eager! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Morristown, New Jesey Posts: 91	ETS started introducing "the new question types" from November 2007. Their website says that the the "new question types" would start counting towards your final score once ETS has accumulated enough data. It's been almost 8 months since then. So I am guessing that it's going to happen any time soon. I hope they announce it or something before they finalize it.

07-09-2008, 02:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
ekitten Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 20	OK, so this begs the question: If I see a "new question type" on my exam, would I be justified in not giving it as much time as I might a "real" question? I don't expect anybody has a hard answer to this, but does anybody have an opinion?

07-09-2008, 08:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
maple_leaf Eager! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Morristown, New Jesey Posts: 91	If you are running out of time during the test, do not waste too much time on it. But if you think that you have time to spare, then try to answer it. You should not risk it :>

07-10-2008, 01:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
ekitten Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 20	Yeah, that's what I was thinking, too. Next question: IF the new types are indeed still "experimental", and... IF I encounter one in say, the verbal section, => Would it not stand to reason that the entire section is experimental? Otherwise, how would they not mess up the entire timing of the section? I hope if I get one that it's at the end, or else it's going to totally mess with my focus.

07-14-2008, 07:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
ruchia Within my grasp! Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 188	the new questions types appear in the end..

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