EARN COLLEGE CREDIT WITH CLEP – GET THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE ON THE MARKET TODAY! CLEP College Algebra The Most Complete CLEP College Algebra Subject Review
Everything you need to know for the CLEP College Algebra exam. Comprehensive review chapters completely align with all the subjects tested on the exam.
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3 full-length CLEP College Algebra practice tests based on official CLEP exam questions released by the College Board.
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Each CLEP College Algebra practice test comes with detailed feedback on every question. We don’t just say which answers are right – but why the others are wrong – so you’ll be prepared for the CLEP College Algebra exam.
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ABOUT THIS BOOK
This book provides you with comprehensive preparation for the CLEP College Algebra Computer-Based Test, or CBT. Inside you will find a concise review of college algebra, as well as tips and strategies for test-taking. We give you three full-length REA practice tests, all based on the official CLEP subject exam. Our practice tests contain every type of question that you can expect to encounter on the CLEP CBT. Following each practice test you will find an answer key with detailed explanations designed to help you more completely absorb the test material.
All 34 CLEP exams are computer-based. As you can see, the practice tests in our book are presented as paper-and-pencil exams. The content and format of the actual CLEP subject exams are faithfully mirrored. We detail the format of the CLEP College Algebra CBT on pages 4-5.
ABOUT THE EXAM
Who takes CLEP exams and what are they used for?
CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) examinations are usually taken by adults who have acquired knowledge outside the classroom and wish to bypass certain college courses and earn college credit. The CLEP Program is designed to reward students for learning - no matter where or how that knowledge was acquired. The CLEP is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program in the country, with more than 2,900 colleges and universities granting credit for satisfactory scores on CLEP exams.
Although most CLEP candidates are adults returning to college, many graduating high school seniors, enrolled college students, and international students also take the exams to earn college credit or to demonstrate their ability to perform at the college level. There are no prerequisites, such as age or educational status, for taking CLEP examinations. However, because policies on granting credits vary among colleges, you should contact the particular institution from which you wish to receive CLEP credit.
There are two categories of CLEP examinations:
1. CLEP General Examinations, which are five separate tests that cover material usually taken as requirements during the first two years of college. CLEP General Examinations are available for English Composition (with or without essay), Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences and History.
2. CLEP Subject Examinations, which include material usually covered in an undergraduate course with a similar title. The CLEP College Algebra exam is one of 29 subject tests.
Who develops and administers the exams?
The CLEP CBTs are developed by the College Entrance Examination Board, administered by Educational Testing Service, and involves the assistance of educators from across the United States. The test development process is designed and carried out to ensure that the content and difficulty of the test are appropriate to the college level.
When and where is this exam given?
The CLEP College Algebra exam is administered each month throughout the year at approximately 1,400 test centers in the U.S. and can be arranged for candidates abroad on request. To find the test center nearest you and to register for the exam, you should obtain a copy of the free booklets CLEP Colleges and CLEP Information for Candidates and Registration Form. These booklets are downloadable and are available at most colleges where CLEP credit is granted, or by contacting the CLEP Program at:
CLEP Services
P.O. Box 6601
Princeton, NJ 08541-6601
Phone: (609) 771-7865
Fax: (609) 771-7088
Website: http://www.collegeboard.com/clep
E-mail: clep@info.collegeboard.org
How to Use this Book
What do I study first?
Read over the course review and the suggestions for test-taking. Then use the first practice test as a diagnostic to determine your area(s) of weakness. Once you find out where you need to spend more time, focus your efforts on those specific problem areas. To reinforce your facility with the subject matter, we advise keeping at your side a college-level textbook that covers the appropriate material.
To get the most out of your study time, follow our Independent Study Schedule, which you'll find in the front of this book. The schedule is based on a six-week program, but can be condensed to three weeks if necessary by collapsing each two-week period into a single week.
When should I start studying?
It's never too early to start studying for the CLEP College Algebra exam; the earlier you begin, the more time you will have to sharpen your skills. Don't leave it to the last minute; cramming is not an effective way to study, since it does not allow you the time needed to learn the test material.
Format and Content of the CLEP CBT
The CLEP College Algebra CBT covers the kind of material that is typically part of a one-semester college course in algebra. Test-takers should expect to encounter a test that will be divided almost 50/50 between routine and nonroutine problems - the former requiring basic algebraic skills, the latter requiring you to show your command of algebraic concepts. While you'll be able to avail yourself of an online scientific calculator (non-graphing, non-programmable) during the exam, none of the questions you will be asked will require its use. The exam will present you with 60 multiple-choice and fill-in-the-box questions to be answered in 90 minutes. The approximate breakdown of topics on the CLEP College Algebra CBT is as follows:
25% Algebraic Operations
- Combining algebraic expressions
- Factoring
- Simplifying algebraic fractions
- Operating with powers and roots
20% Equations, Inequalities, and their Graphs
- Linear equations and inequalities
- Quadratic equations and inequalities
- Systems of equations and inequalities
25% Algebraic, Exponential, and Logarithmic Functions and their Graphs
- Domain
- Range
- Composition
- Inverse of functions
30% Miscellaneous Topics
- Theory of equations
- Sets
- Real Numbers
- Complex Numbers
- Sequences and series
ABOUT OUR REVIEW
Our review for the CLEP College Algebra CBT includes both a thorough rundown of the major topics found on the exam as well as hints and strategies for attacking algebra questions. The review is divided into these nine sections, corresponding to the subject matter you can expect to encounter on the CLEP exam.
Sets and Set Operations
Number Systems and Fundamental Algebraic Operations
Polynomials and Rational Expressions
Equations
Inequalities
Quadratic Equations
Equations of Higher Order
Algebraic Theorems
Ratio, Proportion, and Variation
When will I receive my score report?
The test-center administrator will print out a full Candidate Score Report for you immediately upon your completion of the CBT. Your scores are reported only to you, unless you ask to have them sent elsewhere. If you wish to have your scores reported to a college or other institution, you must say so when you take the examination. Since your scores are kept on file for 20 years, you can also request transcripts from Educational Testing Service at a later date.
STUDYING FOR THE EXAM
It is crucial for you to choose the time and place for studying that works best for you. Some students set aside a certain number of hours every morning, while others choose to study at night before going to sleep. Only you can determine when and where your study time will be most effective. But be consistent and use your time wisely. Work out a study routine and stick to it!
When you take our practice tests, try to make your testing conditions as much like the actual test as possible. Turn off the television or radio, and sit down at a quiet table or desk free from distraction. Use a timer to ensure that each section is accurately clocked.
As you complete each practice test, score it and thoroughly review ...
