Manual Mode gives you complete control over your practice sessions. Choose exactly which domains, tasks, and knowledge areas to focus on for targeted improvement.
When to Use Manual Mode
Manual Mode is ideal when you:
- Know your weak areas - Your Progress Report shows low accuracy in specific domains
- Want targeted practice - You need to drill a particular topic or concept
- Preparing for specific content - Focusing on material before a tutoring session
- Building domain confidence - Want to master one area before moving on
How to Use Manual Mode
Select Manual Mode
On the Practice Questions page, click the "Manual" button in the mode selector.
Open the Filter Panel
Click the filter icon to access the selection options.
Choose Your Domain
Select from the four NBCOT® domains, each showing its exam weight percentage.
Select Tasks and Knowledge Areas
Narrow down further by choosing specific tasks within that domain.
Start Practicing
Questions will only come from your selected areas until you change the filters.
Check your Progress Report before each study session. Look for domains with accuracy below 70% and use Manual Mode to target those specific areas.
NBCOT® Domains
Manual Mode lets you filter by these exam domains:
Domain 1: Evaluation and Assessment (23%)
Selecting, administering, and interpreting assessments. Includes topics like standardized assessments, clinical observations, and evaluation data analysis.
Domain 2: Analysis, Interpretation, and Planning (23%)
Synthesizing evaluation data, establishing goals, and developing intervention plans. Covers prioritization, goal writing, and treatment planning.
Domain 3: Select and Manage Interventions (38%)
Selecting and implementing interventions. The largest domain, covering therapeutic techniques, activity adaptation, and clinical reasoning.
Domain 4: Competency and Practice Management (16%)
Service management, supervision, and professional responsibilities. Includes documentation, ethics, and healthcare system knowledge.
In Manual Mode, you can also filter by question type: Multiple Choice only, Scenario Sets only, or Mixed.
Best Practices for Manual Mode
- Set session goals - Aim for 20-30 questions per focused area
- Track your progress - Note your accuracy before and after drilling
- Combine with lessons - Review related lessons when accuracy is low
- Don't avoid weak areas - It's tempting to practice what you know
- Balance with Adaptive Mode - Use Manual for targeted work, Adaptive for overall prep
Manual vs. Adaptive vs. Random
Each mode serves a different purpose in your study plan:
- Manual Mode - You control what you practice. Best for targeted improvement.
- Adaptive Mode - Algorithm chooses based on your performance. Best for efficient overall prep.
- Random Mode - Questions from all areas randomly. Best for exam simulation.