College Algebra
This course can be used as a study resource, for professional development, or to earn college credit by passing a CLEP™ exam (multiple-choice examination). Each college sets its own credit-granting policies for the exam, so check with your college admissions office, test center, or academic adviser before taking the test.
The College Algebra course covers what would be taught in a semester-long college course. The course is divided between solving problems requiring basic algebraic skills and problems where the student shows their understanding of algebra concepts. It covers basic algebraic operations and students will have to demonstrate knowledge of algebraic vocabulary, symbols, and notation. The course does not place heavy emphasis on arithmetic calculations.
- Solving routine, straightforward problems
- Solving non-routine problems where the test taker shows they understand algebraic concepts and can apply them to these problems
College Algebra
Algebra (from Arabic: الجبر al-jabr, meaning “reunion of broken parts” and “bonesetting”) is one of the broad parts of mathematics, together with number theory, geometry and analysis. In its most general form, algebra is the study of mathematical symbols and the rules for manipulating these symbols; it is a unifying thread of almost all of mathematics. It includes everything from elementary equation solving to the study of abstractions such as groups, rings, and fields. The more basic parts of algebra are called elementary algebra; the more abstract parts are called abstract algebra or modern algebra. Elementary algebra is generally considered to be essential for any study of mathematics, science, or engineering, as well as such applications as medicine and economics. Abstract algebra is a major area in advanced mathematics, studied primarily by professional mathematicians.*
The exam contains approximately 60 questions to be answered in 90 minutes. Some of these are pretest questions that will not be scored. The College Board provides the parameters for the exam which we have listed below.
The exam contains approximately 60 questions to be answered in 90 minutes. Some of these are pretest questions that will not be scored. The College Board provides the parameters for the exam which we have listed below.
An online scientific (non-graphing) calculator will be available during the exam for whenever the student needs it. This calculator is integrated into the exam software. Students will choose when to use it and will find it helpful for performing certain calculations.
CLEP™ Score Information
Credit-Granting Score for College Algebra
ACE Recommended Score*: 50
Semester Hours: 3
Each institution reserves the right to set its own credit-granting policy, which may differ from that of ACE. Contact your college as soon as possible to find out the score it requires to grant credit, the number of credit hours granted, and the course(s) that can be bypassed with a satisfactory score.
*The American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT) has evaluated CLEP processes and procedures for developing, administering, and scoring the exams. The score listed above is equivalent to a grade of C in the corresponding course. The American Council on Education, the major coordinating body for all the nation’s higher education institutions, seeks to provide leadership and a unifying voice on key higher education issues and to influence public policy through advocacy, research, and program initiatives. Visit the ACE CREDIT website for more information.*
*https://clep.collegeboard.org/
Course Features
- Lectures 1
- Quizzes 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Students 9865
- Assessments Yes
