Clep Bio - did not pass

[tammye56]

[SIZE="2"][COLOR="SeaGreen"]Thank all you for your suggestions for the CLEP Biology. I took it yesterday and did not pass . I have no choice, but to take the classes so I can graduate in December.


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[alleycat]

Sorry to hear about your test. Good luck in your class. Almost there!!!!!

[LaterBloomer]

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. All of your studying for the CLEP will be sure to help you with the class. Good luck. Graduating in December. Graduating. What a lovely concept!

[burbuja0512]

So sorry to hear that. I only failed one test that I took (macroecon) but ouch it hurt!

The good news is that it sounds like you're almost done. If you want to try something self-paced, you might look into Straighterline. It's not easy, but it's another option if your school accepts it.

[ShotoJuku]

Just curious as to what study materials you used?

[tammye56]

[SIZE="2"]I used the IC flashcards from here, Cliff notes Biology,Khan Academy Videos, and Peterson Practice Tests. Studied solid for about 3 week[/SIZE]s. My University does not accept Straighterline. My Peterson scores was 30 and 41.

[STG]

I'm sorry you didn't pass...I felt the same when I failed U.S. History I

....what were your Peterson's scores?

[ryoder]

So a 40 on petersons is not enough for a pass. Thanks for the info.

[STG]

So a 40 on petersons is not enough for a pass. Thanks for the info.

I got 20's, 30's and 40's on Peterson's for Bio and passed...

[ShotoJuku]

[SIZE="2"]I used the IC flashcards from here, Cliff notes Biology,Khan Academy Videos, and Peterson Practice Tests. Studied solid for about 3 week[/SIZE]s. My University does not accept Straighterline. My Peterson scores was 30 and 41.

[COLOR="Navy"]You may want to consider adding video/dvd's from standard deviants; I found them to be both educational and entertaining. The REA books are good too.

BIO is a very deep subject and (depending on the student) may require a great deal of focused study.

Before sitting the real exam your practice test scores (REA/Petersons) should be well within the passing margin (30/41 is not close).

Rest assured you will get the hang of this (testing out study) so don't be discouraged.[/COLOR]

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Shoto-Advice:

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"CCU"
"Prayer"
"A Pass is a Pass"
"Slow and Steady - Wins the Race"
[B][I]“Sometimes The Easy Way Is Not Always The Best Way”
"Passing a Petersons = Conquering a CLEP -or- Defeating a DSST"
"The 5 R's of Study: Repetition - Re-Enforces - Recognition - Recall - Retention"[/B][/I]
"Always be Ready to Release Your Mind & Incorporate the Advice of Others into Your Plans."
"Studying is much like Boiling Water, if it is not Heated Constantly it will Once Again Become Cold Water."


Other Sources of CLEP & DSST Study Material
[SIZE="3"]REA Books, Comex Books, Pass Your Class Guides, Standard Deviants DVD's, Petersons Practice Exams, [COLOR="Gold"]Dummies Books, Idiot's Guides [/COLOR]. [/SIZE]

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[SIZE="3"]Study Time: How I Did It…[/SIZE]

Pre-Study-Prep: Obtain or set up whatever materials I will need to study (IC Flashcards, REA Books, Standard Deviants Videos, Pass-Your-Class Guides, and Petersons Practice Exams.

Week One: Begin to read books, review flashcards, watch videos. Call your test center and make an appointment in advance as they sometimes require a few weeks advance notice)

Week Two: Re-read books, review flashcards, watch videos Take 1-2 practice exams

Week Three: Continue to review all materials, take additional/final practice exams. You should be passing these with room to spare. Take real exam at end of the week and PASS.

Note you should have at this point already acquired pre-study-prep materials for your next exam so as not to waste time.[/COLOR]


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Something Else To Know

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FACT: The lowest possible score is a 20. The highest possible is an 80.

FACT: Approx. 1/2 the questions on the test must be successfully answered to get a 50, or a pass.


THE HYPOTHESIS: In a 100 question test, such as Sociology and many others, there are only 60 possible points (between 20-80) for 100 questions.

60 points divided by 100 questions = .6pts

If each questions is worth .6 points, 50 correct questions = 50q X .6pts = 30pts

You must add 20 since 0 correct questions = 20pts.

30 points + 20 points = 50 points, or a pass.

Now:If each point in a 100 question test is worth .6 points, 100 questions X .6 points = 60; 60 + 20 = 80.

By this formula, answering 75 questions correctly would translate to a score of 65.