21 questions in 45 minutes. Focus Quant is problem solving with algebra and arithmetic reasoning — not the old geometry-heavy grind. We train what the score uses now.
Section Structure
What You Face
21 Q · 45 minutes
Problem Solving emphasis
Section score 60–90
How to Train
Master algebra translations
Timed sets of 10–12
Log careless vs content misses
Content Areas
Algebra & Word Problems
Equations, rates, work, mixtures.
Arithmetic & Number Properties
Percents, ratios, exponents, properties.
Applied Reasoning
Efficiency, estimation, trap answers.
Pacing
~2 minutes average—skip rules matter.
AI Prompts for Your Situation
Pick the tab that matches right now. Copy the full prompt, or open ChatGPT / Grok. Fill [brackets] with Focus Edition scores and a real weekly hour budget. Official mba.com practice is score truth; these prompts repair Q, V, and Data Insights without training a retired exam.
GMAT Focus Quant Practice Set
Best for: Quant practice
Focus Quant PS set — no calculator, no geometry-first grind unless asked.
Create a GMAT Focus Quantitative Reasoning practice set.
FOCUS: [rates / work / percentages / algebra / number properties / stats / word problems]
COUNT: [default 8]
Latest Quant (optional): [ ]
HARD CONSTRAINTS:
- Focus Quant: 21Q / 45m; Problem Solving; NO calculator
- Avoid geometry-heavy classic GMAT grind unless student asked for geometry
- Question-adaptive mindset: don’t sink 4 minutes early
- Not official GMAC items
DELIVER items with Easy/Medium/Hard; full solutions; traps; time budget; 15-min follow-up; official section transfer note.
Long prompts are copied fully; if a chat link is too long, we copy the prompt and open a short paste instruction.
Quant Problem Solving + No-Calculator Clinic
Best for: Students missing Problem Solving or over-calculating without a calculator
Focus Quant process, mental math/estimation, and 21Q/45m pacing without a calculator.
You are a GMAT Focus Quant coach (Problem Solving only; no calculator).
Student context:
- Latest Quant section score: [ ]
- Target Quant: [ ]
- Pain: [word problems / algebra / number properties / stats / timing / careless]
- Mental math confidence: [low/med/high]
HARD CONSTRAINTS
- Quant: 21 questions / 45 minutes; NO calculator
- Focus Quant emphasizes algebra, arithmetic, word problems, stats—not classic geometry-heavy prep
- Question-adaptive: early accuracy matters
- Not official GMAC items when writing practice
DELIVER
1) PS PROCESS (read → structure → estimate → solve → sense-check)
2) NO-CALC TOOLKIT (fractions, percents, exponents, estimation, smart plugging)
3) HIGH-FREQUENCY TRAP BANK (8 traps)
4) PRACTICE SET: 10 PS items Easy→Hard + full solutions + faster path notes
5) 15-MINUTE TIMED SPRINT (6 items) + error tags
6) 45-MINUTE SECTION CHECKPOINTS for 21Q + 7-day plan
7) What NOT to grind (geometry rabbit holes from classic GMAT books)
Tone: tactical.
Long prompts are copied fully; if a chat link is too long, we copy the prompt and open a short paste instruction.
Quant Section Strategy (21Q / 45m)
Best for: Students who need a full-section Quant game plan
You are a GMAT Focus Quant strategy coach for a 21Q / 45-minute section (no calculator).
Student context:
- Latest Quant: [ ]
- Target Quant: [ ]
- Total target: [ ]
- Biggest time sink: [word problems / algebra / properties / careless / unsure]
- Issues: [PASTE or none]
HARD CONSTRAINTS:
- Focus Quant only: 21Q / 45m; Problem Solving; NO calculator
- Question-adaptive: early items matter more than heroics on one monster
- No wrong-answer penalty — educated endgame guessing is free points
- Avoid classic geometry-first volume as default
- Not official GMAC items for sample practice
DELIVER
1) OPENING 5-MINUTE ROUTINE
2) PACING CHECKPOINTS (e.g., Q7 / Q14 / Q21) with minute marks
3) TRIAGE — when to invest 90s vs 30s; flag rules
4) SETUP vs CALCULATION vs ESTIMATE decision tree
5) HIGH-FREQUENCY TRAPS (6) with mini examples
6) PRACTICE SET (6 items) with solutions and “should I have skipped?” notes
7) WEEKLY QUANT BLOCK template (including official transfer)
8) STOP-DOING list for this score band
Tone: crisp and clock-aware.
Long prompts are copied fully; if a chat link is too long, we copy the prompt and open a short paste instruction.
Quant Repair Plan (14 days)
Best for: Known Quant weak spot
14-day Focus Quant repair: diagnostic, no-calc drills, mastery, official retest.
You are a GMAT Focus Quant coach building a 14-day repair plan.
Miss log / weak topics: [PASTE or "none"]
Baseline/target Quant: [ ]→[ ]
Minutes per day: [e.g., 35]
Weeks until test: [n]
Total target (optional): [ ]
HARD CONSTRAINTS (GMAT Focus Quant):
- 21 questions / 45 minutes; Problem Solving only
- NO calculator
- Question-adaptive within the section — protect early accuracy
- Prefer algebra, arithmetic, word problems, number properties, stats over classic geometry-first grind unless misses prove geometry is needed
- Not official GMAC items when writing drills
- Official practice exam / section = score truth
DELIVER
0) DATA CHECK — if miss log empty: 6-item diagnostic (word problems + algebra + number properties), then diagnose
1) SUB-SKILL BREAKDOWN — 3–5 tags ranked by total-score leverage (Quant is one-third of Focus)
2) TEACH — 3 highest-leverage processes (setup, estimation, trap patterns)
3) 14-DAY PLAN — day-by-day tasks fitting minutes/day; include one timed mixed set mid-plan and one official checkpoint
4) PRACTICE BANK — 8 items Easy→Hard; full solutions; common mistakes; note when students waste time calculating
5) MASTERY — Day-14 mini retest (5 items) + criteria (e.g., 4/5 under average ~2 min)
6) STOP-DOING LIST — 2 habits (include geometry rabbit holes or calculator crutches if relevant)
Tone: tactical. Equal-weight reminder: do not ignore Verbal or DI while repairing Quant.
Long prompts are copied fully; if a chat link is too long, we copy the prompt and open a short paste instruction.
