What are the BEST STUDY MATERIALS for CLEP INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY?

[burgerbaby]

HELLO

I have read previous posts and appreciate everyones willingness to help "the newbies" when it comes to taking a CLEP exam. I AM asking for help with finding trustworthy resources to study for the following CLEP exams:

Introductory Sociology
College Math
Introduction to Educational Psychology

please do not debate about instant cert - I know from previous posts that it can be more helpful on some exams while failing to contribute much to others

I HAVE to pass all 3 of these exams to gain entry to University in Norway ( where I have moved from the US ) I am not afraid of studying and have 2 months to attain awesomeness

What I know so far so please feel free to expand on this

INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY: Free-Clep Prep for an overview of topics to learn
start with looking at Petersons to get an idea of test format and topics covered
REA has all information necessary to passing exam
take clep practice exam in last week before exam

COLLEGE MATH: free clep prep for list of topics
Look at Petersons for list of topics
Use Khan academy or Patrick JMT for what to study

INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY: look at free clep prep ....


Im really open to feedback and appreciate everyones time and responses

[clep3705]

I don't think there is anything new to add that searching won't turn up.

But in case you missed it, do NOT use Peterson's practice tests for College Math because they aren't even close to the actual tests. Do use the College Math practice test in the CLEP Official Study Guide. The exams in the 2010 edition are reportedly the same as those in the 2012 edition. The 2010 edition costs much less.

[burgerbaby]

Thank you CLEP 3705 !
I DID miss that the Peterson test for College Math was not appropriate - it's easy to loose track of info when threading.

[Snickerdoodle]

Yes, I second that. Peterson's tests are waaaay off.

[Snickerdoodle]

As for sociology, I found Cliffsnotes helpful. Sociology

[Westerner]

Yes, I second that. Peterson's tests are waaaay off.

As in, too hard or too easy?

[Snickerdoodle]

As in, too hard or too easy?

As in waaaay too hard! But the challenge may actually prepare you better.

[clep3705]

As in, too hard or too easy?

As in the Peterson's practice tests for CLEP College Mathematics are not similar at all. They will make you think you need to know things you do not need to know. Using them is harmful.

[irnbru]

If you're taking more than one CLEP, you can't go wrong with the Official CLEP Guide. For each test, the Guide tells you exactly what the syllabus is and provides around 50 test questions.

[CourtneyBrooke]

I took Soc. last month. I practically memorized the REA book and took the tests, acing them, several times. I read an entire Soc textbook for fun, as I really enjoyed the subject. Studied the McGraw Hill notes here: Understanding Sociology

I only got a 57, which was much lower than I expected and much lower than my practice tests. There was a LOT of material not covered in the REA book.

There were few questions regarding the theories and the people behind them, which I really studied for. Not sure how to help you, but wanted to share my experience.