Best Study Texts for CLEP exams

Out of curiousty, what would our degree info members reccomend as the best texts to review for the following CLEP exams:


American Literature
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
English Composition
English Literature
Freshman College Composition
Humanities
Foreign Languages
French Language (Levels 1 and 2)
German Language (Levels 1 and 2)
Spanish Language (Levels 1 and 2)
History and Social Science
American Government
Human Growth and Development
Introduction to Educational Psychology
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Introductory Psychology
Introductory Sociology
U.S. History I
U.S. History II
Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648
Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present
Calculus
College Algebra
College Algebra-Trigonometry
Trigonometry
College Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Natural Sciences
Business
Information Systems and Computer Applications
Principles of Management
Principles of Accounting
Introductory Business Law
Principles of Marketing



Thanks...

 

REA Study Guides
Princeton Review Books
Look up terms on the web
Lots of common Sense mixed with experience

 

Books and website

___________ For Dummies

Complete Idiot's Guide to ____________

Free University website

Barron's 101 Key Books

 

ebay homemade study guide.

 

I'd suggest starting with the Official CLEP Study Guide. If you're not happy with your score on the mock test, then look for supplemental texts. I found Lawrie Miller's recommendations on the BA in 4 weeks site were spot on.

Cheers,
Mark

 

Where available, the COMEX guides have worked well for me (www.comex-systems.com)

The Standard Deviants tapes helped me with macro/microeconomics and accounting.

Cheers,
Mark

 

I can only speak from experience for four of the exams.

American Government: I used the HarperCollins Government book (printed in '91 but it covers the functionality of government and historical background that was definitely covered on the exam). I also used Cliffs Government book for recent information and a brush-up on what HarperCollins covered. Both books were excellent, and a great combo.

English Composition: I browsed through English Grammar for Dummies but if your grasp of grammar is already solid, you could probably take this exam cold.

Principles of Microeconomics: I'm currently studying for this exam using the Cliffs Economics guide, as well as Barron's EZ-101 Study Keys for Microeconomics. They are a great compliment to each other.

Principles of Macroeconomics: I'm studying for this exam concurrently with Microeconomics. Again, I'm using Cliffs Economics guide (same book as Micro), and I've also purchased the Barron's EZ-101 Study Keys for Macroeconomics. Again, a great compliment.

I'm tackling CLEP Intro. to Business Law and the DSST Intro. to Business after these two, but have not yet settled on a text to use, so I look forward to other responses.

 

Check Ebay and Amazon - Do a search under "CLEP","Test Prep" and "Standard Deviants". I found that The Standard Deviants VHS tapes have very some good material. Most of the items I have purchased have been used. I have purchased these items then resold them on Ebay. It's much easier to get your money back when you buy used then resell. I have passed 15 Dantes and Clep test doing just this.

Good Luck!

 

You might want to supplement whatever material that you come across with http://www.learner.org/resources/series75.html. This site also offers a large selection of VODs that can serve as support for many of the courses that you listed.

In addition to what others have mentioned, I would suggest picking up a "cheapo" text for each of these "courses". You needn't spent a lot of money in the process, but the extra knowledge that you'll gain from reading about topics that are not covered by other resources will help you in the exams.

 

Re: Re: Best Study Texts for CLEP exams

I agree with this statement. I picked up an older ($5) textbook for a subject that is not exactly intuitive to me, US History 2. I also picked up micro and macro economics books because I found the subject pretty interesting.
Still, if the test taker is looking for credit accumulation, and doesn't care much about the score (at most schools a 50 is just as good as an 80), I would suggest the Cliffs Quick Review line of books. Schaum's easy outlines, while not as good as Cliffs, are pretty decent as well.
The best approach, IMO, is a combination of reading/studying the textbook, and then reviewing with the Cliffs/Schaums books. I used this strategy with several tests (including History 2 and Micro/Macro Economics) and found the respective CLEP tests a walk in the park.
Also, for the Business CLEP tests, Barron's Business Review series is a great way to prepare. They are also a great addition to your library if you are interested in starting or running a business.

Tony

 

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