CLEP College Mathematics w/CD-ROM (CLEP Test Preparation) - Softcover

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CLEP College Mathematics

The Most Complete CLEP College Mathematics Subject Review
Everything you need to know for the CLEP College Mathematics exam. Comprehensive review chapters completely align with all the subjects tested on the exam.

The Best CLEP College Mathematics Practice Exams Available
2 full-length CLEP College Mathematics practice tests based on official CLEP exam questions released by the College Board.

Total Explanations of Questions & Answers
Each CLEP College Mathematics 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 Mathematics exam.

Proven Test-Prep Methods
REA’s focused content and practical advice have helped millions succeed on their exams. With our step-by-step plan, you can score high on the CLEP College Mathematics exam and earn the college credit you deserve!

Get the World’s Most Advanced CLEP Software
REA’s CLEP College Mathematics TestWare combines a realistic test environment with the most powerful scoring analysis and diagnostic tools available. With every CLEP practice test you take, you’ll gain knowledge and confidence for the real exam. Automatic scoring and instant reports help you zero in on the topics and types of questions that give you trouble now, so you’ll succeed on the CLEP College Mathematics exam!

What is CLEP?
CLEP is the College Board’s credit-by-examination program for more than 30 subjects. Each exam passed earns the student between 3-12 credits at more than 2,900 colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad. REA has the largest library of CLEP test preps that can help you earn college credit while saving you valuable time and money.

ABOUT THIS BOOK AND TESTware®

This book provides you with complete preparation for the CLEP College Mathematics exam. Inside you will find a targeted review of the subject matter, as well as tips and strategies for test taking. We also give you two practice tests, featuring content and formatting based on the official CLEP College Mathematics exam. Our practice tests contain every type of question that you can expect to encounter on the actual exam. Following each practice test you will find an answer key with detailed explanations designed to help you more completely understand the test material.

 

All CLEP exams are computer-based. The practice exams in this book and software package are included in two formats: in printed format in this book, and in TESTware® format on the enclosed CD. We strongly recommend that you begin your preparation with the TESTware® practice exams. The software provides the added benefits of instant scoring and enforced time conditions.

 

ABOUT THE EXAM

 

Who takes CLEP exams and what are they used for?

CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) examinations are typically taken by people who have acquired knowledge outside the classroom and wish to bypass certain college courses and earn college credit. The CLEP 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 examinees are adults returning to college, many graduating high school seniors, enrolled college students, military personnel, 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, College Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences and History.2. CLEP Subject Examinations include material usually covered in an undergraduate course with a similar title. For a complete list of the subject examinations offered, visit the College Board website. Who administers the exam?The CLEP exams are developed by the College Board, administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS), and involve the assistance of educators throughout the United States. The test development process is designed and implemented to ensure that the content and difficulty level of the test are appropriate.  When and where is the exam given?CLEP exams are administered each month throughout the year at more than 1,400 test centers in the United States 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 booklet, Information for Candidates and Registration Form. It is available at most colleges where CLEP credit is granted, or by contacting: CLEP ServicesP.O. Box 6600Princeton, NJ 08541-6600Phone: (800) 257-9558 (8 A.M. to 6 P.M. ET)Fax: (609) 771-7088Website: www.collegeboard.com/clep 

CLEP Options for Military Personnel and Veterans

CLEP exams are available free of charge to eligible military personnel and eligible civilian employees. All the CLEP exams are available at test centers on college campuses and military bases. In addition, the College Board has developed a paper-based version of 14 high-volume/high-pass-rate CLEP tests for DANTES Test Centers. Contact the Educational Services Officer or Navy College Education Specialist for more information. Visit the College Board website for details about CLEP opportunities for military personnel.

 

Eligible U.S. veterans can claim reimbursement for CLEP exams and administration fees pursuant to provisions of the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004. For details on eligibility and submitting a claim for reimbursement, visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website at www.gibill.va.gov/pamphlets/testing.htm.

 

SSD Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Many students qualify for extra time to take the CLEP College Mathematics exam, but you must make these arrangements in advance. For information, contact:

 

College Board Services for Students with Disabilities

P.O. Box 6226

Princeton, NJ 08541-6226

Phone: (609) 771-7137 (Monday through Friday, 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. ET)

TTY: (609) 882-4118

Fax: (609) 771-7944

E-mail: ssd@info.collegeboard.org

 

Our TESTware® can be adapted to accommodate your time extension. This allows you to practice under the same extended-time accommodations that you will receive on the actual test day. To customize your TESTware® to suit the most common extensions, visit our website at http://www.rea.com/ssd.

 

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK AND TESTware®

 

What do I study first?

To begin your studies, read over the introduction and the suggestions for test taking. Take Practice Exam 1 on CD-ROM to determine your strengths and weaknesses, and then study the course review material, focusing on your specific problem areas. The course review includes the information you need to know when taking the exam. Make sure to follow up your diagnostic work by taking the remaining practice exam on CD-ROM to become familiar with the format and feel of the CLEP College Mathematics exam.

 

To best utilize your study time, follow our Independent Study Schedule, which you’ll find in the front of this book. The schedule is based on a four-week program, but can be condensed to two weeks if necessary by collapsing each two-week period into one.

 

When should I start studying?

It is never too early to start studying for the CLEP College Mathematics exam. The earlier you begin, the more time you will have to sharpen your skills. Do not procrastinate! Cramming is not an effective way to study, since it does not allow you the time needed to learn the test material. The sooner you learn the format of the exam, the more time you will have to familiarize yourself with it.

 

FORMAT AND CONTENT OF THE EXAM

The CLEP College Mathematics exam covers the material one would find in a college-level class for non-mathematics majors and majors in fields not requiring knowledge of advanced mathematics. The exam places little emphasis on arithmetic and calculators are not allowed. A non-graphing calculator is provided to the test taker during the examination as part of the testing software.

 

The exam consists of 60 multiple-choice questions, each with four possible answer choices, to be answered in 90 minutes.

 

The approximate breakdown of topics is as follows:

10% Sets

10% Logic

20% Real Number System

20% Functions and Their Graphs

25% Probability and Statistics

15% Additional Topics from Algebra and Geometry

 

ABOUT OUR COURSE REVIEW

The review in this book provides you with a complete background of all the important mathematical formulas relevant to the exam. It will help reinforce the facts you have already learned while better shaping your understanding of the discipline as a whole. By using the review in conjunction with the practice tests, you should be well prepared to take the CLEP College Mathematics exam.

 

SCORING YOUR PRACTICE TESTS