12-02-2008, 12:43 PM
Joel,
In reference to Straighterline's College Algebra course: There are five exams total. Each one is 20 questions, with four, multiple-choice answers. The tests are untimed, BUT you cannot go back to previous questions and you have to complete the exam in one sitting once it's been opened. The first four exams cover all of the content of the course. The fifth exam is like a final -- but with the same format. I used my own college algebra textbook. I didn't buy the one they recommended.
I breezed through all five exams in just shy of 3 days with a 'B.' I would not say it was easy though. You do need to know your algebra and it's not just the basic stuff either.
Hope that helps.
In reference to Straighterline's College Algebra course: There are five exams total. Each one is 20 questions, with four, multiple-choice answers. The tests are untimed, BUT you cannot go back to previous questions and you have to complete the exam in one sitting once it's been opened. The first four exams cover all of the content of the course. The fifth exam is like a final -- but with the same format. I used my own college algebra textbook. I didn't buy the one they recommended.
I breezed through all five exams in just shy of 3 days with a 'B.' I would not say it was easy though. You do need to know your algebra and it's not just the basic stuff either.
Hope that helps.
B.S. Liberal Studies Excelsior College
graduated Cum Laude
321 total SH of college credit
currently finishing B.S. in Mathematics at UTRGV en route to Masters in Mathematics
occupation: Certified High School Math Teacher
current goal: Pass 4 of the actuarial science exams and become an actuary
Retired Intelligence Officer (21 years, 6 combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan)
graduated Cum Laude
321 total SH of college credit
currently finishing B.S. in Mathematics at UTRGV en route to Masters in Mathematics
occupation: Certified High School Math Teacher
current goal: Pass 4 of the actuarial science exams and become an actuary
Retired Intelligence Officer (21 years, 6 combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan)
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