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Best Prep Materials - CLEP College Mathematics - ShotoJuku - 04-29-2006
[SIZE="2"]I am in desperate need of help, advice, and guidance in regards to finding and using the BEST prep materials for CLEP College Mathematics.
Here is the basic issue for me – math to me is like trying to read, decipher, and understand a foreign language. I see a multitude of numbers, letters, and otherwise nonsensical formulas that literally and figuratively do not add up.
Aside from using IC, I have both the “Pass Your Class” and “Comex” books plus purchased the CD/ROM for college mathematics along with a couple of DVD’s on pre-algebra and such. I have even scheduled time with a tutor from the local High School.
For those of you that have faced this exam and passed [B]what is the trick????[/B][/SIZE]
[SIZE="5"]S.O.S.[/SIZE]
Best Prep Materials - CLEP College Mathematics - sirjake - 04-29-2006
Cracking the CLEP was helpful to me. But I've never had a "foreign language" kind of issue with math. I was scared of it, but really, I have a logical mind so math comes very easy to me if I just do it. But the highest I had ever studied was probably 8th grade math, so I had to learn a few new things prior to the CLEP. Over all, though, it wasn't nearly as hard as I was thinking it would be. Before the test, I wasn't sure AT ALL that I would pass. I got exactly half of the study guide questions right. Halfway through the actual test, I was sure I'd pass because I knew I had answered so many correctly. And I did pass with a 61.
I liked Cracking the CLEP because it gives you hints on how to get by questions that at the outset look very difficult. But since the answer is right there in front of you (albeit among three wrong answers), you only need to figure out which ones are either wrong or "plug in" to get the right answer. I got the book for a very cheap price off of Ebay. Definitely worth the 7-10 bucks I paid (including shipping).
Best Prep Materials - CLEP College Mathematics - rjc311 - 04-29-2006
Hey Brian...check your PM's....
Best Prep Materials - CLEP College Mathematics - ShotoJuku - 04-29-2006
sirjake Wrote:Cracking the CLEP was helpful to me. But I've never had a "foreign language" kind of issue with math. I was scared of it, but really, I have a logical mind so math comes very easy to me if I just do it. But the highest I had ever studied was probably 8th grade math, so I had to learn a few new things prior to the CLEP. Over all, though, it wasn't nearly as hard as I was thinking it would be. Before the test, I wasn't sure AT ALL that I would pass. I got exactly half of the study guide questions right. Halfway through the actual test, I was sure I'd pass because I knew I had answered so many correctly. And I did pass with a 61.
I liked Cracking the CLEP because it gives you hints on how to get by questions that at the outset look very difficult. But since the answer is right there in front of you (albeit among three wrong answers), you only need to figure out which ones are either wrong or "plug in" to get the right answer. I got the book for a very cheap price off of Ebay. Definitely worth the 7-10 bucks I paid (including shipping).
I've got that book now and will give it some need attention - Thanks!
Best Prep Materials - CLEP College Mathematics - ShotoJuku - 04-29-2006
sirjake Wrote:Cracking the CLEP was helpful to me. But I've never had a "foreign language" kind of issue with math. I was scared of it, but really, I have a logical mind so math comes very easy to me if I just do it. But the highest I had ever studied was probably 8th grade math, so I had to learn a few new things prior to the CLEP. Over all, though, it wasn't nearly as hard as I was thinking it would be. Before the test, I wasn't sure AT ALL that I would pass. I got exactly half of the study guide questions right. Halfway through the actual test, I was sure I'd pass because I knew I had answered so many correctly. And I did pass with a 61.
I liked Cracking the CLEP because it gives you hints on how to get by questions that at the outset look very difficult. But since the answer is right there in front of you (albeit among three wrong answers), you only need to figure out which ones are either wrong or "plug in" to get the right answer. I got the book for a very cheap price off of Ebay. Definitely worth the 7-10 bucks I paid (including shipping).
[SIZE="3"]I've got that book now and will be giving it some serious attention too - Thanks!![/SIZE]
Best Prep Materials - CLEP College Mathematics - ShotoJuku - 05-03-2006
[SIZE="2"]The other day RJC311 suggested to me that I check out "The Math Tutor" DVD that is available via Amazon to assist me in my math woes. I just received it a few short hours ago and have made GREAT PROGRESS just by watching the first few lessons. If the balance of the DVD can help me as much as the first few chapters I have NO DOUBT that I CAN & WILL OVERCOME my math worries and PASS CLEP College Mathematics!!!!
THANKS RJC311 - This DVD is TERRIFIC!!!!!![/SIZE]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...902806-4227339
Best Prep Materials - CLEP College Mathematics - RBOWMAN - 05-03-2006
If this is good enough for my fellow "challenged" math buddy Shoto then I will look into it and see if it can be the answer to solving my math phobia.
Best Prep Materials - CLEP College Mathematics - snazzlefrag - 05-03-2006
RBOWMAN Wrote:If this is good enough for my fellow "challenged" math buddy Shoto then I will look into it and see if it can be the answer to solving my math phobia.
Me too,
Math gives me the willies and turns my brain into mashed potatoes!
:eek:
Best Prep Materials - CLEP College Mathematics - snazzlefrag - 05-03-2006
The above link didn't work for me.
You might need to try this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006OA9CE/qid=1146651202/102-9902806-4227339
Best Prep Materials - CLEP College Mathematics - rjc311 - 05-03-2006
Hey Brian...Glad to hear that DVD is helping. I hope it helps me out as well. At some point during high school my brain switched from the math and sciences brain to a language and arts brain. So, I will certainly need help with the math components of my degree now that it is 13 years since I graduated!