Doing Cond. Reasoning and Formal Logic Chapters First Forum

[Lying Lawyer]

I'm working through the PS LR book and Cambridge Packets. So far on the Level1 and Level 2 questions I did very well. I got 37 of 40 correct on Must Be True and one was a dumb mistake. Now as I move to the next group I notice that there is some more formal logic and conditional reasoning and I'm struggling with them a little. Is it wise to work on the conditional reasoning chapter and formal logic chapters first, strengthen up that knowledge before continuing? I know there are going to be other types of questions that will require a good understanding of these two concepts.

[Jon McCarty]

I'm working through the PS LR book and Cambridge Packets. So far on the Level1 and Level 2 questions I did very well. I got 37 of 40 correct on Must Be True and one was a dumb mistake. Now as I move to the next group I notice that there is some more formal logic and conditional reasoning and I'm struggling with them a little. Is it wise to work on the conditional reasoning chapter and formal logic chapters first, strengthen up that knowledge before continuing? I know there are going to be other types of questions that will require a good understanding of these two concepts.

I like to start with conditional logic from day 1. It is the most tested concept on the LSAT and is so fundamental to Must Be True, Parallel, Sufficient Assumption, Flaw, and LG (especially grouping). There is nothing wrong with getting a head start on that concept especially since it usually takes some time to master.

Formal logic (linking All, Most, and Some) has been tested less heavily on recent LSAT administrations and also takes some time to master, so I would put that off for a bit if you're pressed for time (if you're taking the September LSAT).