HS mom Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Hi: We're homeschoolers finishing up high school. I was thinking of having my daughter take the CLEP test for College Algebra. Can anybody tell me which levels of HS math are needed? We're finishing Algebra 2. Is Trig necessary before taking the test? I'm not sure what is included in a college algebra course. Thanks for any help, Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 The College Board website has the content information you are seeking. http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/ex_ca.html Be careful, however; not every college gives credit for all CLEPs. Further, College Algebra is an amorphous beast. Many universities expect students to begin their math sequences with precalculus which does include trig. Credit is not always awarded at the university level for college algebra. You really need to check with the college. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS mom Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 "College Algebra is an amorphous beast"...I've always felt that way about all algebra. :) Thanks, I'll check on acceptance. If anybody has a child who has taken this CLEP, can you tell me what you used for preparation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Colleges that I'm aware of have the student take a math placement test prior to enrolling. My oldest took it when she started CC, then took it again when she transferred after moving. She just took another math placement test for the University even though she's currently enrolled in Calc III. Is there some benefit to taking the CLEP test I'm not aware of? Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 If you used a very rigorous Algebra 2 program then your student might do OK on the test--but unless they are a 'natural' at math they probably would not CLEP out of it. College Algebra is the lowest level of math class accepted by most colleges/uinversities for credit towards a degree. It is usually combined with Trigonometry as part of a Pre-Calc program. College Algebra reviews Algebra 2 and then continues on with more work--especially in the areas of functions and matrics. Another less common name for College Algebra is 'Algebra 3'. It is a one semester course--even at the high school level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 CLEP tests are accepted at some colleges and universities for credit. The advantage is much less cost per credit and saved time. However, even departments within colleges vary in whether or not they will accept CLEP tests for credit, so passing a CLEP test does not guarantee credit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS mom Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 Thank you, Jann in TX, and to everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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