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Microeconomics - Manipulite - 09-07-2010
ehy guys need to take my first clep..just enrolled on IC..Want to take microeconomics. Whoever already pass can give me some tips, cause i can't fail. Are the 229 questions enough if i know them properly to pass? Any other tips? thank u all
Microeconomics - Yenisei - 09-07-2010
If you are just starting out with CLEPs and intend to take multiple ones, I'd advise doing an easier one than the Microeconomics exam. It's not the hardest of the bunch, but it's far from the easiest.
Microeconomics - rmroberts - 09-07-2010
I took this exam using IC and the REA guide. Make sure you look at specific exam feedback. Searching is helpful too and this site.
Microeconomics - ShotoJuku - 09-07-2010
Manipulite Wrote:ehy guys need to take my first clep..just enrolled on IC..Want to take microeconomics. Whoever already pass can give me some tips, cause i can't fail. Are the 229 questions enough if i know them properly to pass? Any other tips? thank u all
Many, if not most, take something a bit more manageable such as Sociology as their first exam to get their feet wet. Beyond that, it is also generally suggested to take MacroE before microE.
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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.
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FACT: The lowest possible score is a 20. The hight 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.