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[SIZE="2"][COLOR="Blue"]I was wondering if anyone here in the IC group has any background on material contained in the SAT (Scholastic Apptitude Test) Math exam is comparable with that of the material in CLEP - College Mathematics?
The reason I ask is that it appears to me (a mathematics caveman who still uses finger and toes) that if they are similar perhaps SAT materials such as VIDEOS and DVD's might be helpful?
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Sure, SAT math is going to cover some of the topics covered on the College Math exam, but I don't think that'd be an efficient way to go because:
a) it wouldn't cover a lot of things that you'll see on College Math CLEP
b) it would cover a lot of much harder questions that you'll never see on the CLEP
The good thing is, math is math, and you just need to figure out the areas of math you want to work on, and go buy some middle school/high school workbooks on those subjects. Everybody hates math, so there's a ton of resources out there to help give students additional practice.
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sgloer Wrote:Sure, SAT math is going to cover some of the topics covered on the College Math exam, but I don't think that'd be an efficient way to go because:
a) it wouldn't cover a lot of things that you'll see on College Math CLEP
b) it would cover a lot of much harder questions that you'll never see on the CLEP
The good thing is, math is math, and you just need to figure out the areas of math you want to work on, and go buy some middle school/high school workbooks on those subjects. Everybody hates math, so there's a ton of resources out there to help give students additional practice.
[SIZE="2"][COLOR="Blue"]Hates...how about despise!! 
Actually, I have plenty on materials and have made arrangements for tutoring so I think I'll be OK, it's just that if I can find that one magic source (aside from IC) then I'll have more than enough insurance to assist me in not only passing the exam but securing my diploma.[/COLOR][/SIZE]
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[SIZE="2"]OK, here is a follow-up to my original question. How much algebra is on the exam? I've been watching some if the standard deviants "pre-algebra" series and was wondering if it is actually worth it to watch and learn the whole thing or just certain parts....??????[/SIZE]
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Okay, I am hoping that I can satisfy my 12 required credits of math and sciencew with doing just 12 science. How's that for creative avoidance. Will TESC buy into that concept?
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RBOWMAN Wrote:Okay, I am hoping that I can satisfy my 12 required credits of math and sciencew with doing just 12 science. How's that for creative avoidance. Will TESC buy into that concept?
I don't think so. They were going to apply my previous computer classes as science credit, but none of the classes I had taken fulfilled the math requirement (three credits) until I took College Mathematics. I think it's unavoidable, though I could be wrong. Checking with TESC directly would, of course, be the best route if you are an enrolled student.
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ShotoJuku Wrote:OK, here is a follow-up to my original question. How much algebra is on the exam? I've been watching some if the standard deviants "pre-algebra" series and was wondering if it is actually worth it to watch and learn the whole thing or just certain parts....??????
As far as I know, the exam doesn't cover anything more than the most basic algebra--that's not usually the part that people end up having trouble with. Maybe someone else can give more detail on this answer.
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I'm in the same boat. This might help.
http://www.4tests.com/training/trainingdetail.asp?eid=8
Good luck to all of us. I hope to test end of May. I need that much time to learn everything I forgot.
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beckysharp Wrote:I'm in the same boat. This might help.
http://www.4tests.com/training/trainingdetail.asp?eid=8
Good luck to all of us. I hope to test end of May. I need that much time to learn everything I forgot.
[SIZE="4"]I'll give it a try too - THANKS!!![/SIZE]
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I'm also using a Harper Collins Outline College Math book. It starts with absolute basics and very easy to understand problems, solutions and a practice exam after each chapter. I bought it from half.com for .01. plus shipping.
good luck!
Here's the one I meant to post. I can't use it because I have a MAC, but it looked promising.
http://www.mathnotes.com/bcm1interact/aw...ct1_1.html
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