Math CLEP Advice

[Basket Weaver]

I noticed there are a lot of people on this site sweating the College Math CLEP. I studied for just two weeks using IC and free downloaded tests from the web and got a 61. I took a lot of math in High School but that was 22 years ago, when I started studying for this I couldn't do a basic algerbra problem. With the help of my wife and a lot of aggravation, I pushed through and just took the test. Much to my surprise, the test had little to do with most of the material I studied; I overstudied if anything. Concentrate on word problems and basic terminology. IC went way too deep in my opinion as I was unable to do half of the material they presented. Feel free to e-mail or respond if you have more questions, but don't sweat it, just prepare and do it. Hope this helps someone out there, Lee

[kittyfg]

Is there any particular area on the flash cards that you feel should be studied more than the others?

Thanks for you help.

[Basket Weaver]

I would concentrate on general math i.e. fractions (*-+/), conversions of fractions and decimals, mean/real/primary numbers (IC covers all of these), and most importantly: word problems/statistics. My test consisted of 70% of these. Yes there was the occassional crazy geometry/algerbra question which stopped me cold, simply guess and move on. Concentrate your time on the areas you studied. DISCLAIMER: I'm not sure if there are variations of the test, this is simply what was on mine. I knew I passed when I walked out just by counting the ones I was pretty sure I got right. Hope this helps, Lee

[kittyfg]

Thanks for the info. Have you found out your score yet? I thought you would get your clep score right away?

[sgloer]

His first post stated a score of 61.

[drkjon]

BasketWeaver,

Did the College Math CLEP satisfy the Excelsior Math Reqt for BSLA or did you have to take the College Algebra CLEP as well? I completed the first CLEP years ago and have been waiting a few weeks for my degree audit. I saw you post and thought you might know.
Also, I think I saw in one of you other posts you are/were stationed in England in a maintenance unit. RAFL or RAFM?

Appreciate anything you can assist with.


Thanks, drkjon

[snazzlefrag]

BasketWeaver,

Did the College Math CLEP satisfy the Excelsior Math Reqt for BSLA or did you have to take the College Algebra CLEP as well? I completed the first CLEP years ago and have been waiting a few weeks for my degree audit. I saw you post and thought you might know.
Also, I think I saw in one of you other posts you are/were stationed in England in a maintenance unit. RAFL or RAFM?

Appreciate anything you can assist with.


Thanks, drkjon

Hi drkjon,

I'm obviously not Basketweaver, but I can answer this question for you.

CLEP College Math does indeed fulfill Excelsior's math requirement for the BSLA.

I'm sure that's good news for you,
Snazzlefrag

[drkjon]

Thanks snazzlefrag, you bet thats great news. Still waiting on my degree plan from Excelsior, but with Math CLEP c/w, hoping all I have left is WER, Info Lit, and 7 Upper Level Lib Arts courses.

Wahoo!
drkjon

[snazzlefrag]

Thanks snazzlefrag, you bet thats great news. Still waiting on my degree plan from Excelsior, but with Math CLEP c/w, hoping all I have left is WER, Info Lit, and 7 Upper Level Lib Arts courses.

Wahoo!
drkjon

That will be fantastic if that's all you need. A quick hop, skip, and a jump, and you will have your degree.

Good luck,
Snazzlefrag

[Casey1300]

Ok so I will pose this question. Which one is easier College Math or Algebra. Keep in mind I just need ONE of these to get my BSLA degree.