Struggling with GRE Math and not seeing your score improve? You might be missing one of the simplest yet most effective Quant tips out there. In this video, Erika Tyler-John—a 339 scorer and expert GRE instructor with 10+ years of teaching experience and 4M+ YouTube views—shares what might be her #1 GRE Math tip: a small habit that can make a big difference in accuracy, speed, and focus.

Over the years, Erika has seen countless students lose points because they rush into solving or forget what the question actually asked for. This quick, 10-second technique can help you avoid those mistakes and approach every Quant question with clarity.

What you’ll learn in this video:

1. Why writing down what you’re solving for can prevent careless GRE math mistakes
2. How this one step improves focus and saves time on every GRE Quant question
3. How to train yourself to check your work effectively before submitting answers

Whether you’re targeting a top GRE score or just trying to boost your Quant performance, this tip will help you stay clear-headed, efficient, and accurate throughout your GRE prep.




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