College Mathematics CLEP

[radyogyrl]

I just returned from taking the college math clep and I passed it with a 62. I spent about 2 1/2 weeks studying for this exam. I used Cracking the Clep and the Collegeboard study guide only. The test was fairly easy.

For a moment I was alittle confused because I was expecting to see more probability questions than what was on there. Maybe they were on there, but they were so easy that I didn't think of them as probability questions. No dice or card questions was on my test. I had exactly one question on domain and range. I had no function graphs at all. The test was so different than what I expected from the study material that I used. It was actually kind of easy to me. There were a few questions that I had to guess on like the Standard Deviation ones but overall, it was a pretty ok test.

Some of the logic statements had two parts, for example:
I. When it is Saturday and sunny Ben goes to the beach
II. Ben does not go to the beach
It then goes on to say that both statements are true and to pick one that goes with it from the choices below.

For anyone who may be stressing about taking this test, don't. I is a lot easier than you expect it to be. Good luck.

Next for me is the Natural Science CLEP. Wish me luck.

[Kiwi Lover]

CONGRATULATIONS radyogyrl on passing with such a good score! And thanks for the excellent feedback, which I will put you know where.... :p
GOOD LUCK with the Natural Science exam.

Take care,
JoAnne

[wannabeit]

Congratulations!

[studyhard]

Congratulations!

I just started studying for this one and am finding it frustrating. I took a TON of math in high school but I'm so rusty and so far it's not covering the stuff I remember being good at. Crumbs!

Question: Can you tell me about the uses of the built-in calculator? Can you use it for addition/subtraction/etc. on every problem? I'm just thinking in terms of the time factor.....sitting there meticulously having to hand-multiply or hand-divide, etc. on each problem.

I'm sort of freaking out about the calculator. Anything and everything you can tell me about it would be appreciated.

[radyogyrl]

The calculator was very much like the one on the desktop of your computer. I probably had to use it once or twice; like with the one or two combination problems. The test was not hard at all. Don't worry about the calculator, it is pretty much like a regular one. You will do fine on it. I found the Cracking the Clep book to be pretty helpful. At times it seemed like the actual test was easier than the book or clep study guide problems. A lot of the questions were so easy that I started second guessing myself. I had about 20 minutes to spare and I did not go back and review any of the questions before I exited the exam. Good luck on your test!

[jec959]

Congratulations on your pass that is a great score

[studyhard]

The calculator was very much like the one on the desktop of your computer. I probably had to use it once or twice; like with the one or two combination problems. The test was not hard at all. Don't worry about the calculator, it is pretty much like a regular one. You will do fine on it. I found the Cracking the Clep book to be pretty helpful. At times it seemed like the actual test was easier than the book or clep study guide problems. A lot of the questions were so easy that I started second guessing myself. I had about 20 minutes to spare and I did not go back and review any of the questions before I exited the exam. Good luck on your test!

I have a calculator on my computer desktop????? This is new information to me. hilarious (I'm not especially techie.) If someone wanted to enlighten me where on my computer it might be found, that'd be awesome! (I have Windows XP.)

[jec959]

Click on Start - All Programs - Accessories - Calculator

[Kiwi Lover]

I have a calculator on my computer desktop????? This is new information to me. hilarious (I'm not especially techie.) If someone wanted to enlighten me where on my computer it might be found, that'd be awesome! (I have Windows XP.)

studyhard...some additional help with using your computer calculator (from ehow.com).

Instructions

1. Open the calculator. On a PC, it is usually located in the Start menu under Accessories. On a Mac, it's in the Apple menu.
   
   
2. Determine the calculation that you want to perform. If it is complex, you might want to write the formula down so you can use it as a reference.
   
   
3. Use either the number keypad or the mouse to enter your formula. To add, use the + sign. To divide, use the / sign. To multiply, use the * sign. To subtract, use the - sign.
   
   
4. Click on the = sign or hit the Enter key. The answer will appear in the display window.
   
   
5. Click on C or CE to clear the calculation, then perform other calculations as desired.
   
   
6. To access the scientific calculator, go to the View menu and click on Scientific.
   
   
7. Consult the Help file for additional assistance with scientific functions.
   

Tips & Warnings

• To use the numeric keypad, first hit the Num Lock key.
  
• Use the % calculator key to express the answer as a percentage.
  
• Use the sqrt calculator key to calculate the square root of a number.
  
• It's easy to accidentally key in the wrong number if you have many digits to enter.
  

[acs1122]

radyogirl:

I sent you a private message.

Thanks,
Anne