[WEIRD DILEMMA] Computer/Paper Practice's difference

Test Preparation
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<p>Hi,
So technically when I do the SAT practice tests on my computer (I download the PDF files), for CR I usually have approximately 5 minutes to spare on each section, while when I do the real papers, I hardly have any time left for any CR sections.</p>

<p>I found the reason resulting from the text's size. On the computer, the size is bigger, and it is right in front of me, so I can read very quickly (I found my brain actively working to find the answers). On the other hand, while doing the paper, I read really slowly (I usually have to read the whole answer choices and sometimes reread several times to figure out the answers)<-I feel like my brain is impeded and not as actively working as when I do with the computer.</p>

<p>This problem sounds weird, but when I do on my computer, I can get 700-760 on CR, while with the paper, 600-680...</p>

<p>What is your opinion/suggestion?</p>

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<p>Bump!!!</p>

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<p>Honestly, I’m not too sure what you can do other than practice reading more with the printed tests and maybe adjusting how you position them when you read.</p>

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<p>Could it be that you are a little farsighted and need the larger text to read with your eyes relaxed? You may not need glasses all the time, but you might try a pair of low magnification reading glasses to see if it makes a difference.</p>