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College Algebra or Mathematics - Drummerboy - 02-17-2010
Hello all,
I need to take either the College Algebra (need a 53) or College Mathematics (need a 50) CLEP. I'm not the best in the world at either. Which would you suggest I take? From your experience, which one is easier?
Thanks!
College Algebra or Mathematics - Ruddigore - 02-17-2010
College Mathematics is definitely easier. I studied for two weeks for College Algebra and got a 62, whereas I barely studied for College Math (afterward, mind you) and scored a 73. I had 4 minutes left when I finished College Algebra, and over 30 minutes left when I finished College Math.
With IC (using the Firefox fix a member posted a while ago) and a bit of concept research when needed, you should be able to get well above 50.
Or you could go for both and get 9 credits!
Whatever you choose, I hope it goes excellently.
College Algebra or Mathematics - PonyGirl93 - 02-17-2010
College Math was really easy for me, and I'm totally not a math person. My test was very heavy on probability, with a lot of logarithmic functions. Here's the official breakdown on questions:
Types of questions:
* 50% Solving the given, routine problems
* 50% Solving non-routine problems that require you to understand concepts as well as their application. (Multi-step problems)
What those questions will cover:
* 25% Probability and Statistics
* 20% Functions and their Graphs
* 20% Real Number System
* 15% Additional Algebra and Geometry topics
* 10% Logic
* 10% Sets
CLEP: College Mathematics
Good luck!!
