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College Math Preparation - dacabbie - 08-25-2011
I am prepping to take the College Mathematics exam and was wondering if someone would advise me whether just working through the IC flash cards is enough or should I study from other resources as well?
College Math Preparation - PonyGirl93 - 08-25-2011
I was studying for this and the ACT at the same time & I used the CliffsQuickReview books. They are really helpful, particularly if the material isn't new to you, just rusty. The website has a lot, too: Math Homework Help for Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Geometry, and Statistics - CliffsNotes
The thing I remember most from this test is logarithms. There were a lot. Also, take the Peterson's practice tests, here's how to take them free: Free Practice Clep Tests! - Free-Clep-Prep.com
Also check out his super helpful overview of topics: College Mathematics CLEP Free Study Guide! - Free-Clep-Prep.com
And do a forum search!
College Math Preparation - dacabbie - 08-25-2011
Thank you so much for these helpful tips. When are you planning to take your exam?
College Math Preparation - OE800_85 - 08-26-2011
In my particular exam there was one log question, and it was easy. Am I the only person that did all this math in high school?
College Math Preparation - burbuja0512 - 08-26-2011
OE800_85 Wrote:In my particular exam there was one log question, and it was easy. Am I the only person that did all this math in high school?
LOL OE800_85.. everybody does this stuff, just not everyone remembers. I graduated in 1993 and since my high school only required a total of 12 math credits, I took one year of Algebra in my freshman year and a half a year of Geometry as a sophomore. Math was not cool for girls and I was more interested in flirting with the cute student teacher that I had for geometry in 10th grade than actually learning. I got an A, but for some reason don't think I learned any geometry lol
@dacabbie - Have you gone to the specific feedback forum? There are a ton more great suggestions there. My big trick was using youtube lectures to teach me concepts that I couldn't remember. It's easier to hear someone explain it than to try to figure it out on your own. The great thing about youtube is that if you think a particular professor is boring, just move on. Especially with the more common topics, there are bound to be hundreds of explanations out there.
College Math Preparation - dacabbie - 08-30-2011
Thank so much you guys --- this is invaluable information and will help me in my preparation!
College Math Preparation - Tarheel Student - 08-30-2011
I graduated in the 80s and I only needed consumer Math to graduate......I know....its sad.........but true.
College Math Preparation - PonyGirl93 - 08-30-2011
OE800_85 Wrote:In my particular exam there was one log question, and it was easy. Am I the only person that did all this math in high school?Reallyyy, there were like 10 on mine! Yeah, I did do all of this stuff (and a lot more) in high school math, but since I hadn't used it since I needed a lot of brush up
@ dacabbie, I took it about 2 yrs ago, I forget what my score was... somewhere in the 60's.