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Hypa-Link Wrote:Wow this thread is very informative. I didn't pass Calc last semester but spent the whole summer studying, now I'm in the "know what is gonna be on the test phase" because that's how they always get you. I'll be taking mine on Saturday.
So what is the lowest score to pass and what is the maximum?
Hi! You'll need to check with your school to make sure this exam will count towards your degree and find out the passing score. Often it is 50, but that depends on the school. A perfect score is 80.
Best wishes on the exam and let us know how it goes.
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NAP Wrote:Hi! You'll need to check with your school to make sure this exam will count towards your degree and find out the passing score. Often it is 50, but that depends on the school. A perfect score is 80.
Best wishes on the exam and let us know how it goes.
Yea I'm taking it at a DeVry(Have to register at my city/community college by Monday), and all the schools here(Except big universities), have the same requirements for stuff like this. (I took English and College Algebra CLEP years ago)
I think I may be the only one on this forum taking it without buying the big CLEP book or the REA one though, lol. (I have a Calculus book and took Calc recently, so I'm pretty sharp on all the main topics, derivatives, implicit differentiation, chain rule, definite integrals, in/definite integrals with chain rule, etc)
Spending the next 3 days mastering natural log, e^x, and the pre-cal type skills that usually gets people like trig identities and the manipulation of fractions for those big limit problems(Haven't heard too much on limits though so maybe I should allocate less time for that)
I'll def be using that 2006 CLEP Guide that Instantaneous posted. Shouldn't be TOO different from the 2012 Guide right? That's my only concern, the actual "Study HOW they'll test you" phase.
Edit: Just went to that Peterson's site on that sticky thread with 3 CLEP prep exams where they even time. EXACTLY something I was looking for. With those 3 preps, the 2006 CLEP Guide, and Khan I'll be rearing to go on Saturday. =) (Might not get a 60, but credit is credit. lol)
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Bumping this thread for lots of good information for everybody to see!
Completed CLEP Exams:
[COLOR="Red"]Chemistry: 62
Precalculus: 66
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Planned CLEP Exams:
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I wasn't able to go through every post but I want to mention ALEKS has a special program for Calculus Prep. It's an excellent tool for making sure you've got everything you need before calculus. It's called "Prep for Calculus". I'd say do an assessment on there, and identify your strengths/weaknesses, and watch relevant videos on the topics you missed. From there you can start calculus.
Again, I'm not sure if people said this before, but the NUMBER ONE reason math is tough is because it's cumulative. An individual concept is easy to understand, but combining them is the real challenge. If you have solid foundations, higher math will be easy.
Goal - BA Mathematics Major at TESC
Plan: International AP Calculus Teacher
COMPLETED: [B]123/B]
B&M (Philosophy, Psychology, Calculus I/II, Physics I/II, Discrete Structures I/II, Comp Sci, Astronomy, Ethics)*42 credits
Athabasca (Nutrition, Globalization)*6 credits
ALEKS (Stats, Precalculus)*6 credits
CLEPS (College Math 73, A&I Lit 73, French 63, Social Sciences and History 59, American Lit 57, English Lit 59)*42 credits
TECEP (English Composition I, II)*6 credits
TESC Courses (MAT 270 Discrete Math A, MAT 321 Linear Algebra B, MAT 331 Calculus III B+, MAT 332 Calculus IV B-,
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I wasn't able to go through every post but I want to mention ALEKS has a special program for Calculus Prep. It's an excellent tool for making sure you've got everything you need before calculus. It's called "Prep for Calculus". I'd say do an assessment on there, and identify your strengths/weaknesses, and watch relevant videos on the topics you missed. From there you can start calculus.
Again, I'm not sure if people said this before, but the NUMBER ONE reason math is tough is because it's cumulative. An individual concept is easy to understand, but combining them is the real challenge. If you have solid foundations, higher math will be easy.
Goal - BA Mathematics Major at TESC
Plan: International AP Calculus Teacher
COMPLETED: [B]123/B]
B&M (Philosophy, Psychology, Calculus I/II, Physics I/II, Discrete Structures I/II, Comp Sci, Astronomy, Ethics)*42 credits
Athabasca (Nutrition, Globalization)*6 credits
ALEKS (Stats, Precalculus)*6 credits
CLEPS (College Math 73, A&I Lit 73, French 63, Social Sciences and History 59, American Lit 57, English Lit 59)*42 credits
TECEP (English Composition I, II)*6 credits
TESC Courses (MAT 270 Discrete Math A, MAT 321 Linear Algebra B, MAT 331 Calculus III B+, MAT 332 Calculus IV B-,
MAT 361 College Geometry B+, MAT 401 Mathematical Logic B, LIB-495 Capstone B)*21 credits
DSST (MIS, Intro to Computing)*6 credits*(not using)
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yo yo!!
I hope all is still well in the CLEP arena. I just wanted to update my information. If you have any questions about the Calculus CLEP, please email me at: Rollerhckystud11@hotmail.com (My original post is on Page 5).
I have a REA Calculus book that I'll let you steal for pretty cheap if you'd like, along with some great tips hopefully.
Peace,
Instantaneous
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One last tidbit of information:
Please consider your career path before taking the CLEP Calculus. For example, I pursued optometry school after I graduated with a Bachelor's. However, some of the optometry schools did not accept my CLEP Calculus score and asked me to retake the class in person or online. So if you are considering graduate school in any way, shape, or form, my advice is to contact your top schools and ask if they accept CLEP Calculus credit in place of pre-requisite coursework. That is all. 
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In that case couldn't you take AP Calculus?
Goal - BA Mathematics Major at TESC
Plan: International AP Calculus Teacher
COMPLETED: [B]123/B]
B&M (Philosophy, Psychology, Calculus I/II, Physics I/II, Discrete Structures I/II, Comp Sci, Astronomy, Ethics)*42 credits
Athabasca (Nutrition, Globalization)*6 credits
ALEKS (Stats, Precalculus)*6 credits
CLEPS (College Math 73, A&I Lit 73, French 63, Social Sciences and History 59, American Lit 57, English Lit 59)*42 credits
TECEP (English Composition I, II)*6 credits
TESC Courses (MAT 270 Discrete Math A, MAT 321 Linear Algebra B, MAT 331 Calculus III B+, MAT 332 Calculus IV B-,
MAT 361 College Geometry B+, MAT 401 Mathematical Logic B, LIB-495 Capstone B)*21 credits
DSST (MIS, Intro to Computing)*6 credits*(not using)
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OE800_85 Wrote:In that case couldn't you take AP Calculus?
Yes, it is worth asking potential graduate school programs about AP, too. In my case, I planned to take the CLEP and/or StraighterLine, but I was told I needed graded coursework.
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