09-18-2012, 06:42 PM
spatton713 Wrote:has anyone taken these 2 courses on straighterline? how long did it take and how easy or hard was it really....how many tests are there? What all schools have you guys successfully transfered these courses to?
Hey Spatton,
I took the general calculus course. Interestingly (and not shown on my signature), my first two courses were the ECE Intro to Psychology and Calculus I, both of which I got a 'B' grade for during the free beta testing. This was back in 2008, but such is life
What maths do you know so far?
What calculus do you know so far?
Before I went into this course, I was all up on precalculus, linear algebra, and calculus up to calc 3 (geometrical/differential equations - linear algebra + calc) plus a whole load of other interest maths modules include number theory, analysis and propositional/predicate/modal logic. And I only got an approximate passing 70% with SL because I didn't practice as much as I should have.
The point is, if you're familiar with the material, you'll be fine. If you can afford to take your time, you'll especially be good. I had a load of group theory and stuff and beacause I had forgotten the basics, calculus was harder than it needed to be. As long as you get your practice problems in, you will pass.
Any advice from oe500 is particularly relevant as he's going for a maths major. Ultimately, check the syllabus and practice the hell out of the questions and you'll be fine.
Good luck!
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Excelsior College 2012
Master of Arts in International Relations, Staffordshire University, UK - in progress
Aleks
All courses taken, 12 credits applied
CLEP
A&I Literature (74), Intro Sociology (72), Info Systems and Computer Apps (67), Humanities (70), English Literature (65), American Literature (51), Principles of Mangement (65), Principles of Marketing (71)
DSST
Management Information Systems (469), Intro to Computing (461)
Excelsior College
Information Literacy, International Terrorism (A), Contemporary Middle East History (A), Discrete Structures (A), Social Science Capstone (A)
GRE Subject Test
Psychology (93rd percentile, 750 scaled score)
Straighterline
English Composition I&II, Economics I&II, Accounting I&II, General Calculus I, Business Communication
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Excelsior College 2012
Master of Arts in International Relations, Staffordshire University, UK - in progress
Aleks
All courses taken, 12 credits applied
CLEP
A&I Literature (74), Intro Sociology (72), Info Systems and Computer Apps (67), Humanities (70), English Literature (65), American Literature (51), Principles of Mangement (65), Principles of Marketing (71)
DSST
Management Information Systems (469), Intro to Computing (461)
Excelsior College
Information Literacy, International Terrorism (A), Contemporary Middle East History (A), Discrete Structures (A), Social Science Capstone (A)
GRE Subject Test
Psychology (93rd percentile, 750 scaled score)
Straighterline
English Composition I&II, Economics I&II, Accounting I&II, General Calculus I, Business Communication
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