ECE Foundations of Gerontology--time studying?

[ww3869]

I like to go ahead and schedule my exams and pay for them before I even begin studying, otherwise, I'll procrastinate and not study....That being said I have heard that this test is very hard from some and not so bad from others. Some tests like Intro to Soc. clep I had an idea as to how much time i should give myself, but for Gerontology, I have no idea. My question is, how long did you guys take to study for this exam and what did you make on it? And if you want to include what study material you used, that would be helpful also. I am planning to use the StudyGroup 101 study guide and IC flashcards. Thanks for your help!

[burbuja0512]

I like to go ahead and schedule my exams and pay for them before I even begin studying, otherwise, I'll procrastinate and not study....That being said I have heard that this test is very hard from some and not so bad from others. Some tests like Intro to Soc. clep I had an idea as to how much time i should give myself, but for Gerontology, I have no idea. My question is, how long did you guys take to study for this exam and what did you make on it? And if you want to include what study material you used, that would be helpful also. I am planning to use the StudyGroup 101 study guide and IC flashcards. Thanks for your help!

I can't answer about the test, but some of the Pearson Vue's can be booked out up to a month. I've never taken a full month to study even for my hardest exams, so my answer would be don't waste time just schedule it. OR at the very least, find out how booked your Pearson Vue is so you're not stuck like I was - all ready to take the exam with my head crammed full of knowledge and then having to wait.

[marianne202]

If you have a good foundation of sociology and psychology you should do fine. The studygroup 101 CD is good. The feedback here is also good. You should review the human growth and development flashcards for the older adults info. I also recommend the EC practice exam if they offer one. I can't remember if I did one for this exam or not. They are very helpful and usually the scenarios are the same on the actual exam. This saves you some time and gives you the option to really to think about the situations prior to the exam. I didn't think it was that bad of an exam. Just take your time and use all the resources you can. Some of it is common sense. Good luck!