Math - Which one?

[uop123]

Here's the question: I have 5 credits left to my degree, do I try for the 6 credit College Mathematics or go with College Algebra and take something easier for the final credits. I struggle with math and am frustrated out of my mind trying to pass one of these.....any advice?

[Lyanne]

Before I give my opinion let me tell you how much I hate math. I took a placement test at Community College and at the time, because I wasn't planning on a degree, I skipped any question that had a letter in the problem. Not surprisingly, I scored very low and when I decided to pursue a degree I had a choice of re-taking the placement test or taking 2 remedial math classes before I could take the one class needed for a degree. I chose to take the two remedial classes. I went to class, did my homework, then went to tutoring every single week to go over my homework. Even doing all that, I would still get to class and look at my homework and wonder how I was able to answer the questions. Math just does not stay in my head.
With that background, I would take the 3 credit math test and choose an easier test for your other 3 credits. For me, what I lose in time studying a second subject would more than make up for the torture and anguish of stressing over the 6 credit math.
Hope this helps.

[Chebasaz]

My advice would be to go for College Mathematics. It's not that bad. I passed it and I am absolutely, positively, horrible at math. Brush up on a few things and then give it a shot.

[Gooberman11]

Read the College Math CLEP specific thread. Sounds like College Math CLEP may be easier than College Algebra CLEP plus you get 6 credits. The thread was encouraging.

[clep3705]

Read my posts found here: http://www.degreeforum.net/general-educa...atics.html and read my signature.

[burbuja0512]

I found college math doable and I am NOT a math person. If you don't know what's on the IC flashcards, just look up the concepts on youtube. There are a lot of really great math teachers out there that have awesome videos.

I really think that almost anyone who has taken at least high school algebra could pass the college math CLEP if you use IC plus youtube lectures.

[dshlvrsn]

The no commitment way would be to go through the Official Study Guide questions cold and see what you score. You may have a natural apptitude toward a certain type of math. The CLEP that I took was the College Mathematics one. I used the calculator very little and of the times I did it I was just checking the math that I did in my head. If you've ever solved a quadratic equation or know the pythagorean theorem you should know enough math to pass this exam. I spent most of my study time review sets and I'd recommend others do the same. Also, as others have pointed out, SIX credits... $12.83 / credit (plus testing fee.) Hard to beat.