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CLEP biology and natural sciences - suma - 07-12-2012
study materials . help
CLEP biology and natural sciences - sklineho - 07-12-2012
I recently took CLEP Biology and passed on my first try with a 56. It was my first CLEP period, and Biology is NOT a good subject for me.
I'll tell you right now, this one is hard, it has more material to cover than about any other CLEP. Here is what I used:
InstantCert Flashcards - Learn them. Love them.
Peterson Tests - It's $20 but worth it. Save this until the end as you only get to do three of them for the money, so get the most out of them. I had multiple questions on my CLEP that came DIRECTLY from these.
CLEP Official Study Guide - Worth every penny as it also gives a good idea of the variety of questionns. I had three that came directly from this too.
KhanAcademy - Sal Khan does great work. His videos are a little slow to get to the point some times but he's a great teacher. And it's totally free. These are really good for a lot of the DNA and atomic stuff.
Wikipedia- There are numerous sites with links to different subjects there, so use that too to fill in any blanks.
CLEP biology and natural sciences - Publius - 07-12-2012
I haven't taken the Natural Sciences CLEP but I have taken and passed the Biology CLEP with a 65. I dislike Biology, but the test is very doable with the right amount of study. Keep in mind that the Peterson tests are harder then the real thing and that the REA are slightly easier.
Useful Websites:
Official Study Recommendations: The CollegeBoard
The Biology CLEP | Resources
Free Study Guide: Free CLEP Prep
Biology CLEP - Free study guide! - Free-Clep-Prep.com
Free full length Practice Test: Free CLEP Prep
PT for the Biology CLEP
Free Video explanation of topics: Khan Academy
Biology | Khan Academy
Free Online Book: (actually recommended by the collegeboard)
An On-Line Biology Book
Wikipedia: CLEP3705’s list of wikipedia links
List of Wikipedia Biology links
And I attached a slightly updated version of the Biology feedback from the IC members.
CLEP biology and natural sciences - Priya - 07-19-2012
Hello everyone,
I am planning to give CLEP biology on tuesday. I have not many days in hand. In this forum i heard many say that they cleared exam by studying just for a day or two. I have 5 days in hand. And I want to pass the exam at any cost. Can anyone from forum help to work up, like what should I be doing and stuffs like that. I earnestly need help.Please guide me!! Thanks in advance.
CLEP biology and natural sciences - Publius - 07-19-2012
Study the links in the above post and focus on the info in the Biology Book. Also, you'll want to take the Biology PT... as many as possible. What resources are you using to prepare?
CLEP biology and natural sciences - Westerner - 07-19-2012
Khan Academy is GREAT for this test!
CLEP biology and natural sciences - Priya - 07-19-2012
Presently I am using REA to complete the stuff from it. And planning to take PT from REA and peterson's on monday. Thank you so much publius and westerner for your advise. Hope after this reply of mine you will be able to guide me better. Thanks.
CLEP biology and natural sciences - Westerner - 07-23-2012
Priya Wrote:And planning to take PT from REA and peterson's on monday.
Definitely take those REA and Petersons practice tests—they gauge your readiness to take the Clep, and if you go over your answers it also helps you learn the information better.