Kaplan’s 4-Step Method for Logical Reasoning Questions

The key to success on the SHSAT is approaching every question type systematically. If you know exactly how you’re going to

approach every Logical Reasoning question—regardless of content—you’ll save yourself a lot of time that you can put to good use

on the test.

DON’T JUST JUMP INTO THE ANSWER CHOICES

You’ve got to work through the problem step-by-step.

1. Read through the entire problem.


2. Identify exactly what the question is asking.


3. Reread the problem sentence by sentence, making logical deductions.


4. Draw any diagrams, pictures, or charts that are helpful.