Mastering LSAT PrepTest 158

Name: Mastering LSAT PrepTest 158
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Comprehensive video explanations for every question from LSAT PrepTest 158: Reading Comprehension and Logical Reasoning.

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Created byMark Skoskiewicz, Stefan Maisnier

Last updated 9/2024

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What you'll learn

How to engage with LSAT Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension by using the highlighting and elimination tools provided within the official exam interface
How to recognize different question tasks of the LSAT Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension sections within the official exam interface
How to engage LSAT Logical Reasoning arguments and inferences using the highlighting tools to mark conclusions and statements of fact for efficient evaluation
How to use LSAT highlighting tools to conduct an effective and efficient up-front read for Reading Comprehension passages focused on main ideas not details
How to mentally predict what a correct answer broadly should to inform accurate elimination of Logical Reasoning or Reading Comprehension answer choices
Explicit reasons correct answers accomplish the task and incorrect answers do not do so for each of the 103 questions of the free official LSAT PrepTest 158
Why the official LSAT highlighting tools are the savvy test taker's best friend!

Course content

5 sections • 108 lectures • 8h 12m total length

How to Take LSAT PrepTest 158 and Conduct a Blind Review First9:04
Anyone studying for the LSAT should start by signing up to use the free preparation tools at lawhub.lsac.org that include lessons, drill sets, and practice tests. However, research shows that taking full practice tests is the most effective way to prepare for the LSAT and should be a cornerstone of your study plan.
The current LSAT is taken on a computer, either remotely or in a testing center, and there are a variety of ways to use the online interface to increase your chances of answering the questions correctly, such as: ruling out answers, highlighting passages, setting screen preferences, and more. By watching the videos in this course, you will not only learn the reading comprehension, logic, critical thinking, and test-taking skills necessary to succeed on the LSAT, you will most importantly learn how to most effectively and efficiently use the online interface to boost your performance.
The videos in this course explain how to answer each and every question in LSAT practice test 158 which contains one scored Reading Comprehension section, two scored Logical Reasoning sections, and a third experimental Logical Reasoning section with no logic games section. Every explanation provides instruction on how to solve the individual question task of the problem as well as identifying discrete reasons to eliminate each incorrect option in the answer choices.

Upfront Read and Analysis of Passage 1, Deep Well Injections9:12
Demonstration of how to engage a Science topic on the LSAT using the first passage of the Reading Comprehension section of LSAT PrepTest 158, focusing on big picture information to highlight the most important sentence or two of each paragraph while leaving specific details for later investigation as needed.
Passage 1, Deep Well Injections - Q13:42
Level 1 Identifying Main Points and Primary Purposes Question Explanation
Correct Answer D
Passage 1, Deep Well Injections - Q25:27
Level 1 Drawing Inferences Question Explanation
Correct Answer D
Passage 1, Deep Well Injections - Q34:26
Level 2 Applying the Argument to New Contexts Question Explanation
Correct Answer D
Passage 1, Deep Well Injections - Q45:13
Level 1 Recognizing Elements of the Passage Question Explanation
Correct Answer E
Passage 1, Deep Well Injections - Q53:32
Level 2 Recognizing Elements of the Passage Question Explanation
Correct Answer C
Passage 1, Deep Well Injections - Q62:17
Level 2 Recognizing Elements of the Passage Question Explanation
Correct Answer A
Passage 1, Deep Well Injections - Q74:02
Level 3 Applying the Argument to New Contexts Question Explanation
Correct Answer B
Upfront Read and Analysis of Passage 2, The Trickster8:56
Demonstration of how to engage a Humanities topic on the LSAT using the second passage of the Reading Comprehension section of LSAT PrepTest 158, focusing on big picture information to highlight the most important sentence or two of each paragraph while leaving specific details for later investigation as needed.
Passage 2, The Trickster - Q84:28
Level 1 Drawing Inferences Question Explanation
Correct Answer D
Passage 2, The Trickster - Q95:15
Level 2 Applying the Argument to New Contexts Question Explanation
Correct Answer B
Passage 2, The Trickster - Q103:42
Level 1 Analyzing How the Parts Work Question Explanation
Correct Answer C
Passage 2, The Trickster - Q114:09
Level 3 Drawing Inferences Question Explanation
Correct Answer E
Passage 2, The Trickster - Q122:47
Level 2 Meaning in Context Question Explanation
Correct Answer E
Passage 2, The Trickster - Q133:35
Level 2 Analyzing How the Parts Work Question Explanation
Correct Answer A
Upfront Read and Analysis of Passage 3, Historical Approach to Plagiarism12:34
Demonstration of how to engage a dual passage Social Science topic on the LSAT using the third passage of the Reading Comprehension section of LSAT PrepTest 158, focusing on big picture information to highlight the most important sentence or two of each paragraph while leaving specific details for later investigation as needed.
Passage 3, Historical Approach to Plagiarism - Q144:06
Level 1 Identifying Main Points and Primary Purposes Question Explanation
Correct Answer E
Passage 3, Historical Approach to Plagiarism - Q155:11
Level 4 Drawing Inferences Question Explanation
Correct Answer E
Passage 3, Historical Approach to Plagiarism - Q163:58
Level 4 Identifying Main Points and Primary Purposes Question Explanation
Correct Answer B
Passage 3, Historical Approach to Plagiarism - Q173:14
Level 3 Meaning in Context Question Explanation
Correct Answer A
Passage 3, Historical Approach to Plagiarism - Q181:48
Level 3 Author's Attitude Question Explanation
Correct Answer D
Passage 3, Historical Approach to Plagiarism - Q192:26
Level 3 Recognizing Elements of the Passage Question Explanation
Correct Answer B
Passage 3, Historical Approach to Plagiarism - Q203:52
Level 3 Analyzing How the Parts Work Question Explanation
Correct Answer D
Upfront Read and Analysis of Passage 4, Criminal Sanctions Against Corporations9:05
Demonstration of how to engage a Law topic on the LSAT using the fourth passage of the Reading Comprehension section of LSAT PrepTest 158, focusing on big picture information to highlight the most important sentence or two of each paragraph while leaving specific details for later investigation as needed.
Passage 4, Criminal Sanctions Against Corporations - Q214:12
Level 2 Identifying Main Points and Primary Purposes Question Explanation
Correct Answer A
Passage 4, Criminal Sanctions Against Corporations - Q225:07
Level 2 Analyze How the Parts Work Question Explanation
Correct Answer D
Passage 4, Criminal Sanctions Against Corporations - Q233:57
Level 3 Drawing Inferences Question Explanation
Correct Answer D
Passage 4, Criminal Sanctions Against Corporations - Q245:02
Level 4 Recognizing Elements of the Passage Question Explanation
Correct Answer E
Passage 4, Criminal Sanctions Against Corporations - Q253:36
Level 4 Drawing Inferences Question Explanation
Correct Answer D
Passage 4, Criminal Sanctions Against Corporations - Q262:55
Level 3 Applying the Argument to New Contexts Question Explanation
Correct Answer A
Passage 4, Criminal Sanctions Against Corporations - Q274:49
Level 4 Drawing Inferences Question Explanation
Correct Answer E

Question 1 - Musical Conclusion3:51
Level 1 Conclusions and Disputes Question Explanation
Correct Answer D
Question 2 - Council President's Flaw4:02
Level 1 Flaws Question Explanation
Correct Answer A
Question 3 - Bovine Assumption3:06
Level 1 Assumptions Question Explanation
Correct Answer A
Question 4 - Cerrato's Conclusion4:39
Level 1 Deductions and Inference Question Explanation
Correct Answer C
Question 5 - Zebra Paradox3:30
Level 1 Explain or Resolve Question Explanation
Correct Answer E
Question 6 - Honey Inference4:10
Level 1 Deductions and Inference Question Explanation
Correct Answer A
Question 7 - Child Stress Injury Weakness3:43
Level 1 Strengthen or Weaken Question Explanation
Correct Answer C
Question 8 - Sociologist Conclusion4:41
Level 1 Deductions and Inference Question Explanation
Correct Answer B
Question 9 - Scholar's Argument4:16
Level 2 Techniques, Roles, and Principles Question Explanation
Correct Answer C
Question 10 - Historian's Flaw4:10
Level 3 Flaws Question Explanation
Correct Answer E
Question 11 - Chorus Assumption4:25
Level 1 Assumptions Question Explanation
Correct Answer D
Question 12 - Pygmy Bear Principle4:08
Level 3 Techniques, Roles, and Principles Question Explanation
Correct Answer C
Question 13 - An Encrypted Conclusion3:52
Level 2 Conclusions and Disputes Question Explanation
Correct Answer B
Question 14 - Light Generation Flaw4:33
Level 3 Flaws Question Explanation
Correct Answer E
Question 15 - Psychologist Strengthen4:44
Level 2 Strengthen or Weaken Question Explanation
Correct Answer C
Question 16 - Reconciling Ancient Athens4:18
Level 2 Explain or Resolve Question Explanation
Correct Answer C
Question 17 - Mars Colony Assumption3:41
Level 3 Assumptions Question Explanation
Correct Answer E
Question 18 - Physical Therapy Flaw5:52
Level 4 Flaws Question Explanation
Correct Answer E
Question 19 - Star Characteristic Assumption4:46
Level 4 Assumptions Question Explanation
Correct Answer D
Question 20 - Explaining Repressors4:27
Level 4 Explain or Resolve Question Explanation
Correct Answer D
Question 21 - Weakening Nanobes4:25
Level 3 Strengthen or Weaken Question Explanation
Correct Answer B
Question 22 - Devan's Parallel Flaw3:51
Level 3 Matching Flaws Question Explanation
Correct Answer C
Question 23 - Journalist's Principle3:43
Level 2 Techniques, Roles, and Principles Question Explanation
Correct Answer B
Question 24 - Filmmaker's Assumption4:03
Level 2 Assumptions Question Explanation
Correct Answer B
Question 25 - Roger's Reasoning5:15
Level 2 Matching Structure and Principles Question Explanation
Correct Answer A

Question 1 - Browning Rain Flaw3:28
Level 1 Flaws Question Explanation
Correct Answer B
Question 2 - Educator Strengthen3:24
Level 1 Strengthen or Weaken Question Explanation
Correct Answer C
Question 3 - Columnist's Conclusion3:55
Level 2 Conclusions and Disputes Question Explanation
Correct Answer D
Question 4 - Logicians Flaw3:44
Level 2 Flaws Question Explanation
Correct Answer A
Question 5 - Dog Domesticity2:56
Level 1 Strengthen or Weaken Question Explanation
Correct Answer C
Question 6 - Pollution Explanation3:40
Level 1 Explain or Resolve Question Explanation
Correct Answer B
Question 7 - Weaken Ethicist3:12
Level 1 Strengthen or Weaken Question Explanation
Correct Answer C
Question 8 - Student Flaw3:26
Level 1 Flaws Question Explanation
Correct Answer C
Question 9 - Consumer Advocate Weakened3:30
Level 3 Strengthen or Weaken Question Explanation
Correct Answer A
Question 10 - Radioactive Conclusion4:20
Level 2 Conclusions or Disputes Question Explanation
Correct Answer B
Question 11 - Hunter-Gatherer Society Support4:09
Level 1 Strengthen or Weaken Question Explanation
Correct Answer D
Question 12 - Professor's Premises4:00
Level 2 Techniques, Roles, and Principles Question Explanation
Correct Answer B
Question 13 - A Psychotherapist Assumes5:14
Level 3 Assumptions Question Explanation
Correct Answer D
Question 14 - Editorial Flaw Pattern5:50
Level 3 Matching Flaws Question Explanation
Correct Answer C
Question 15 - Syndication Assumption4:05
Level 2 Assumptions Question Explanation
Correct Answer B
Question 16 - Inferred from Reliable Sources4:50
Level 2 Deductions and Inference Question Explanation
Correct Answer E
Question 17 - Situational Analysis5:42
Level 3 Matching Structure and Principles Question Explanation
Correct Answer D
Question 18 - Plato's Academy3:30
Level 3 Techniques, Roles, and Principles Question Explanation
Correct Answer B
Question 19 - On Wallakim Pond3:28
Level 3 Assumptions Question Explanation
Correct Answer E
Question 20 - A Primate Inference4:56
Level 3 Deductions and Inference Question Explanation
Correct Answer B
Question 21 - Light-Absorbing Assumption6:19
Level 3 Assumptions Question Explanation
Correct Answer E
Question 22 - Abstract Gesturing3:53
Level 4 Techniques, Roles, and Principles Question Explanation
Correct Answer C
Question 23 - Rational-Choice Theory4:26
Level 4 Deductions and Inference Question Explanation
Correct Answer A
Question 24 - Genetic Food Risks4:11
Level 2 Strengthen or Weaken Question Explanation
Correct Answer D
Question 25 - Government Justification5:15

Question 1 - Government Crack Down4:16
Level 1 Strengthen or Weaken Question Explanation
Correct Answer D
Question 2 - Recycled Materials Flaw4:21
Level 2 Flaws Question Explanation
Correct Answer D
Question 3 - Fire Alarm Role5:02
Level 2 Techniques, Roles, and Principles Question Explanation
Correct Answer C
Question 4 - Club President's Flaw4:02
Level 1 Flaws Question Explanation
Correct Answer B
Question 5 - Similarly Reported Skepticism6:02
Level 1 Matching Structure and Principles Question Explanation
Correct Answer B
Question 6 - Ozone Health Costs Flaw4:47
Level 2 Flaws Question Explanation
Correct Answer B
Question 7 - First Literature Assumption5:43
Level 2 Assumptions Question Explanation
Correct Answer C
Question 8 - Global Warming Conclusion6:07
Level 2 Conclusions and Disputes Question Explanation
Correct Answer C
Question 9 - Robin and Kendall Disagreement5:40
Level 2 Deductions and Inference Question Explanation
Correct Answer B
Question 10 - Rail Shipping Claim3:13
Level 1 Conclusions and Disputes Question Explanation
Correct Answer A
Question 11 - Cow's Milk Inference4:28
Level 1 Deductions and Inference Question Explanation
Correct Answer A
Question 12 - Brush Fire Paradox6:23
Level 3 Explain or Resolve Question Explanation
Correct Answer C
Question 13 - Polyp Assumption5:03
Level 2 Assumptions Question Explanation
Correct Answer B
Question 14 - Strengthening Speech Stress4:08
Level 3 Strengthen or Weaken Question Explanation
Correct Answer D
Question 15 - Frying Pan Assumption4:34
Level 3 Assumptions Question Explanation
Correct Answer A
Question 16 - Bad Lawyer Behavior4:41
Level 3 Strengthen or Weaken Question Explanation
Correct Answer D
Question 17 - Mateo's Principle4:04
Level 1 Techniques, Roles, and Principles Question Explanation
Correct Answer D
Question 18 - An Unfair Flaw4:25
Level 3 Flaws Question Explanation
Correct Answer B
Question 19 - Rescue Squad Paradox3:57
Level 3 Explain or Resolve Question Explanation
Correct Answer E
Question 20 - Paula and Ashley Disagreement4:28
Level 3 Deductions and Inference Question Explanation
Correct Answer A
Question 21 - Construction Tax Justification4:27
Level 3 Techniques, Roles, and Principles Question Explanation
Correct Answer E
Question 22 - Epistemological Weakness4:55
Level 4 Strengthen or Weaken Question Explanation
Correct Answer E
Question 23 - Parking Violation Vulnerability3:41
Level 3 Flaws Question Explanation
Correct Answer E
Question 24 - Cross Pollinated Weakness5:29
Level 3 Strengthen or Weaken Question Explanation
Correct Answer D
Question 25 - Number 17 "Since" Strengthen4:02
Level 3 Assumptions Question Explanation
Correct Answer D
Question 26 - Labrador Retriever Parallel Argument7:31
Level 3 Matching Flaws Question Explanation
Correct Answer B

Requirements

Create an account at the LSAC Lawhub to gain access to the full LSAT PrepTest 158
No prior LSAT experience is required, but you should attempt PrepTest 158 on your own before engaging any or all of the explanations in this course

Description

In this LSAT video review course MyGuru's Director of Instruction, Stefan Maisnier, an expert with more than a decade of LSAT tutoring experience, demonstrates how to engage and address each individual question from LSAT PrepTest 158, one of four official practice tests available for free at the Lawhub resource offered by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) which administers the LSAT. PrepTest 158 is in the current LSAT format and is comprised of only two scored Logical Reasoning sections, one unscored Logical Reasoning section, and one scored Reading Comprehension section now that the Logic Games section has been retired as of June 2024. These sections come from the previously identified PrepTest 90 (Sections 1, 2 and 4) and PrepTest 91 (Section 3). Before viewing any explanations in this course, you should complete PrepTest 158 using the official digital interface at provided at Lawhub, but you can watch the introduction to this course first for instructions on how to maximize your practice at the Lawhub using blind test review.

In each of the Logical Reasoning explanation videos, Stefan discusses how to use logic and critical thinking to predict what correct answers should broadly do to accomplish the question task or use the highlighting tools to track facts for valid inferences without wasting time by engaging scratch paper to diagram conditional logic. As for Reading Comprehension, four passage up-front read videos illustrate how to use the highlighting tools provided by the official exam interface to force engagement and understanding of the obscure content that the LSAT features before individual videos for every question demonstrate how to effectively engage with each individual Reading Comprehension question task. We also explain how to use the highlighting tools to focus not only on why the correct answer matches the construct of each scenario, but why each incorrect answer is definitely wrong to encourage a high level of accuracy on future practice exams and the official LSAT.

This course is an unparalleled feedback tool to help you identify what you did wrong when you missed a question, and/or how to more efficiently and effectively approach questions that you may have actually answered correctly. It is not a replacement for LSAT prep materials from LawHub or other test prep providers, but it is a valuable, low-cost way to get video instruction on how to approach actual LSAT problems in the online platform you'll be using when you take the actual LSAT.

Who this course is for:

Law school candidates studying for the LSAT in 2024 and beyond
LSAT test preppers seeking to learn how to engage with the exam digitally rather than using old techniques requiring pencil and paper

Mastering LSAT PrepTest 158

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 9min

LSAT PrepTest 158 Section 1 (Reading Comprehension) Explanations31 lectures • 2hr 27min

LSAT PrepTest 158 Section 2 (Logical Reasoning #1) Explanations25 lectures • 1hr 46min

LSAT PrepTest 158 Section 3 (Logical Reasoning #2 - Unscored) Explanations25 lectures • 1hr 45min

LSAT PrepTest 158 Section 4 (Logical Reasoning #3) Explanations26 lectures • 2hr 5min

Requirements

Description

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