hi guys, i would like to start studying college algebra and take the clep exam. what books are recommended and helpfull to get me through it? and how long would i need to study for it? any tips are welcome, thanks!!!!!
I always use real textbooks when I take standardized exams. I do the questions at the end of each chapter. The idea is to teach myself the subject matter, and used textbooks are pretty cheap and readily available. Sean
Oh, the books with ISBN numbers are usually considered real textbooks. ;-) I provided the name and ISBN number of a good college-level algebra textbook on another thread. Do a search.
I read a book called Painless Algebra recently, and it was pretty good. It's thin and concise and the author doesn't speak down to the reader. Author: Lynette Long, Lynette Ph.D. Long, Hank Morehouse Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Release Date: 01 September, 1998 Otherwise, use a text book (like from school? Hard covers, stinky pages?). Used books stores usually have them, and they can be had on the Internet cheap enough. Sean
No, I didn't. My thoughts are that algebra is algebra. If someone is trying to pass the test without knowing the material, well then I can't help them. But if they want to get a solid understanding of algebra at a level that would allow them to answer the kinds of questions posed on the exam, then this book is a very good start. Sean
Let's Review Folks, A new person has come to our board and asked a legitimate question and we have: Recommended a book that is unsuitable as a CLEP resource Implied the requesting member wishes to pass the test with no knowledge of Algebra when her very post suggests this is not the case Made asinine comments on using "real" textbooks Her question is legitimate and deserves a proper answer. XYGirl, If you have a background in functions and graphs, you should be able to pick up any Introductory Algebra textbook and learn the required information for the test. If your mathematical background is week in functions and graphs, I would suggest brushing up first before tackling Algebra. To find a book that clicks with your learning style, go to Amazon.com and search under "introductory algebra" and review each book listed. Many have sample pages and you can see which one appeals to you. I would recommend studying one hour per evening with 30 minutes devoted to working through the sample problems in the book and answering end-of-chapter problems as well. Let us know how you do!
Hi, I used Cliffs Quick Review Algebra 2 for the CLEP College Algebra exam; The book is inexpensive and to the point. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0764563718/qid=1111181468/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/002-3246435-6924821?v=glance&s=books
thanks, finally thanks so much for that dennis and toothman!!! you guys understood my question and gave me a very good answer!! i will definitely look into it and let you know how i do!!! thanks
The good news is that there's been nothing new in Algebra for a zillion years. The rules are the same, problems are the same, the terminology is the same, etc. Because of that, an old Algebra book can be as good as a new one. The bad news is that, like any other form of writing, an Algebra book can be well written or it can be poorly written. Probably the first place I'd look is your local public library. They frequently have textbooks either from the local high school or donations from local residents. You could check it out, see if it's working for you, etc. It may not be the best book in the building but you can't beat the price. Jack
Trustme. TRUST ME. It just doesn't get any better than this book. Just read the reviews. I've used it and it's AWESOME: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0471530123/qid=1111240856/sr=8-2/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i2_xgl14/104-9296748-4022360?v=glance&s=books&n=507846
