The middle subtest of the DAT Survey of Natural Sciences is General Chemistry. Questions 41–70 require you to understand both the theoretical concepts and practical—often mathematical—applications of various inorganic chemistry concepts, including stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibria, thermochemistry, and states of matter. Since you will not have access to a calculator during this section, you’ll also be tested on […]
The first subtest of the Survey of Natural Sciences on the DAT is Biology. Questions 1–40 test such DAT topics as anatomy and physiology, developmental biology, cell and molecular biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, behavior, and the diversity of life. Many test takers feel confident with their biology knowledge, but that means differentiating yourself from your […]
On the GRE, Rates and Work questions may appear in any of the Quantitative question formats: Multiple Choice, Numeric Entry, or Quantitative Comparisons. A “rate” is anything per anything (miles per hour, laps per minute, gallons of paint per square inch of wall, etc.). In the meantime, here are two formulas you should memorize to get these […]
Have you ever spent an entire day “studying” only to realize that you didn’t actually learn anything (although your room has never been cleaner, and that paperwork you meant to file three months ago is finally done, and your bookshelf is now somehow sorted both alphabetically AND by color…)? If so, you’re likely suffering from […]
The final subtest of the Survey of Natural Sciences is Organic Chemistry. Questions 71–100 will assess your knowledge of reaction mechanisms, properties of molecules, stereochemistry, nomenclature, reactions, acids and bases, and aromatics. Although you may have bad memories of your undergraduate Organic Chemistry courses, don’t worry: The specific content tested on the DAT tends to be much […]
Studying for a test can feel stressful and overwhelming, especially for a computer-based standardized test like the DAT. Many test takers are used to last-minute cramming for tests, but that isn’t a good strategy for longer, more difficult tests (and also seldom leads to long-term learning, meaning that you’ll essentially have to start from scratch […]
Ratios and proportions are favorites of most standardized tests, and the GRE Math section is no exception. They may be a bit intimidating if you are unfamiliar with how to approach them, but once you learn the basics, you’ll learn that ratio and proportions problems require only simple algebra. A ratio is a kind of […]
On the NCLEX-RN® exam, health promotion and maintenance involves helping your clients achieve and continue to enjoy optimal health. You help people to identify that target state, discover their strengths and their needs, and then support their path to full health and wellness potential. Putting your enthusiasm into screening, education, and treatment efforts can make […]
NCLEX-RN® Drag and Drop or Ordered Response questions are one of the newer alternate format question types introduced by the NCSBN. These questions ask you to place answers in a specific order. Like select all that apply, hot spot, and fill-in-the-blank questions, these types of questions are called alternate format questions and are part of the test pool of questions for the […]
NCLEX-RN® Fill-in-the-Blank questions ask you to fill in the blank with a number based on a calculation. Like select all that apply, hot spot, and drag-and-drop questions, these types of questions are called alternate format questions and are part of the test pool of questions for the NCLEX-RN exam. The following is an example of a NCLEX-RN Alternate Format fill-in-the-blank question. […]
