05-23-2007, 11:13 AM
Well, I hope I didnât give anyone false hope because its really not that great of a system and if you have been on this forum for any length of time you most likely have already seen some version of it. But it works for me and I never have test anxiety because I feel so prepared.
Now, with that disclaimer out of the way here is my study method or system, which ever you prefer to call it.
Once I pick a subject to study I go through all the flash cards on IC. I do not attempt to fill in the answer but just click to see the correct response. The important part is to read the answer in its entirety. If you do not read the entire answer youâre cheating yourself and not getting all you can out of your study time.
I do this until I can answer the questions with a 95% accuracy rate. You read that right, 95%! And I mean every section! I go through each section about four to five times before I get to such a high accuracy rate, and some subjects require even more effort!
You will be surprised as I was, at how much you remember from the first attempt to the third and from the third to the fifth and so on. It really is incredible at how much easier it becomes in just a few tries. This is rote learning at its best, or worst! It all depends what your opinion is regarding this type of study style.
The hardest part is getting through the first part after missing most or all of the questions like I usually do. It is at this point that you really need to tell yourself that you can do this! Itâs something I go through every time I start a new subject.
I used to print out the pages and take them with me to study when ever I had down time and that also helps a lot, but sense I now have a lap top with wireless capability I just log-on to IC when ever I can, even if its for ten minutes, you will benefit from the effort trust me!
Here is the most important part of my system. As I do not have the greatest retention capabilities, I over study to the point that I find myself getting sick of the subject.
Another way that I know Iâm ready is when I schedule the test I find I have no worries what so ever because I know I am fully prepared. This is really helpful when you find yourself in front of the computer at the testing center and those nagging little doubts slowly melt away as you get into the exam. Now that makes it all worth it. Well that and when you see your score!
I must add one last point. IC is really great at getting you prepared for some of the test, but not all. I needed extra study material for Humanities, U.S History I & II, and Info Systems and Computer Applications. The rest of my list was accomplished by studying IC alone.
Everyoneâs experience will be different depending on you prior education and experiences, but I often get the REA books if Iâm weak on the subject or if someone on the forum recommends other study material. The way I see it is you can never be overly prepared. Had I not used these techniques I would never have passed any of my CLEP exams.
I hope you find this method helpful and use it to at least start. It is really true that the hardest part of any journey is the first steps. Good luck and please feel free to offer your comments, good and bad.
Though I like getting compliments as much as the next person, I find that I learn the most from constructive criticism. Also, feel free to comment on my overall writing skills, as I know this is also one of my weakest points and I need all the helpful suggestions I can get.
Sorry for the really long thread, but I have really benefitted from this forum and now I want to help those that are just starting out or just need xtra encouragment. Good luck in all of your endeavors,
Respectfully, Jay
CLEPS
American Government 62
U.S. History I 58
U.S. History II 64
Intro Psychology 56
Humanities 51
Info Systms & Com App 60
Intro Sociology 73
Principles of Marketing 69
Now, with that disclaimer out of the way here is my study method or system, which ever you prefer to call it.
Once I pick a subject to study I go through all the flash cards on IC. I do not attempt to fill in the answer but just click to see the correct response. The important part is to read the answer in its entirety. If you do not read the entire answer youâre cheating yourself and not getting all you can out of your study time.
I do this until I can answer the questions with a 95% accuracy rate. You read that right, 95%! And I mean every section! I go through each section about four to five times before I get to such a high accuracy rate, and some subjects require even more effort!
You will be surprised as I was, at how much you remember from the first attempt to the third and from the third to the fifth and so on. It really is incredible at how much easier it becomes in just a few tries. This is rote learning at its best, or worst! It all depends what your opinion is regarding this type of study style.
The hardest part is getting through the first part after missing most or all of the questions like I usually do. It is at this point that you really need to tell yourself that you can do this! Itâs something I go through every time I start a new subject.
I used to print out the pages and take them with me to study when ever I had down time and that also helps a lot, but sense I now have a lap top with wireless capability I just log-on to IC when ever I can, even if its for ten minutes, you will benefit from the effort trust me!
Here is the most important part of my system. As I do not have the greatest retention capabilities, I over study to the point that I find myself getting sick of the subject.
Another way that I know Iâm ready is when I schedule the test I find I have no worries what so ever because I know I am fully prepared. This is really helpful when you find yourself in front of the computer at the testing center and those nagging little doubts slowly melt away as you get into the exam. Now that makes it all worth it. Well that and when you see your score!
I must add one last point. IC is really great at getting you prepared for some of the test, but not all. I needed extra study material for Humanities, U.S History I & II, and Info Systems and Computer Applications. The rest of my list was accomplished by studying IC alone.
Everyoneâs experience will be different depending on you prior education and experiences, but I often get the REA books if Iâm weak on the subject or if someone on the forum recommends other study material. The way I see it is you can never be overly prepared. Had I not used these techniques I would never have passed any of my CLEP exams.
I hope you find this method helpful and use it to at least start. It is really true that the hardest part of any journey is the first steps. Good luck and please feel free to offer your comments, good and bad.
Though I like getting compliments as much as the next person, I find that I learn the most from constructive criticism. Also, feel free to comment on my overall writing skills, as I know this is also one of my weakest points and I need all the helpful suggestions I can get.
Sorry for the really long thread, but I have really benefitted from this forum and now I want to help those that are just starting out or just need xtra encouragment. Good luck in all of your endeavors,
Respectfully, Jay
CLEPS
American Government 62
U.S. History I 58
U.S. History II 64
Intro Psychology 56
Humanities 51
Info Systms & Com App 60
Intro Sociology 73
Principles of Marketing 69
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