A CLEP College Algebra course from Varsity Tutors is an opportunity for you to study in a focused, individualized manner for this important exam. Because many colleges allow students who pass a CLEP test to receive course credit and bypass introductory-level courses, a CLEP College Algebra class can have a significant impact on your academic career.
CLEP College Algebra courses can help you to refine and solidify your understanding of key algebraic ideas. The CLEP test assumes that those taking it are already familiar with the vocabulary, notation, and symbols used throughout algebra. The exam aims to test not just basic understanding but a more thorough and holistic understanding of the topic. A CLEP College Algebra prep course can help you with each of the sections of the test which are as follows:
| Topics | % of Test | # Questions |
Time |
| Algebraic operations | 25% | 60 | 90 Minutes |
| Equations and inequalities | 25% | ||
| Functions and their properties | 30% | ||
| Number systems and operations | 20% |
Students preparing for the CLEP College Algebra test will be asked to display their understanding of the following concepts:
Topics
- Operations with exponents
- Factoring and expanding polynomials
- Operations with algebraic expressions
- Absolute value
- Properties of logarithms
- Linear equations and inequalities
- Quadratic equations and inequalities
- Absolute value equations and inequalities
- Systems of equations and inequalities
- Exponential and logarithmic equations
- Definition, interpretation, and representation/modeling (graphical, numerical, symbolic, and verbal)
- Domain and range
- Evaluation of functions
- Algebra of functions
- Graphs and their properties (including intercepts, symmetry, and transformations)
- Inverse functions
- Real numbers
- Complex numbers
- Sequences and series
- Factorials and binomial theorem
CLEP College Algebra prep courses are an opportunity to focus on the areas of the exam that are most difficult for you. Because you work alone with a skilled tutor, your sessions are devoted to your needs. Everyone learns differently, and in CLEP College Algebra prep classes you and your tutor can plan your time based on your learning style. Whether you are a visual learner, whether you learn by doing, or whether you learn best through hearing information, your tutor can help you increase your understanding of the material and develop your skills.
Each CLEP College Algebra course takes place online. This makes it easier for you to attend, as you can attend from anywhere with an internet connection. CLEP College Algebra tutors are available at a variety of times. When you register for a CLEP College Algebra class, we will place you with an instructor who is able to meet at times you are available. You don't have to make your life fit around your CLEP College Algebra preparation, but rather your preparation fits your life.
A CLEP College Algebra prep class is a great opportunity to develop your study skills. The feedback, attention, and instruction you receive can not only improve your preparation for this particular exam but can also teach you what it looks like to prepare well for future exams. This makes a CLEP College Algebra course an investment not just for this particular exam, but for your academic career.
In order to help you make the most of your time preparing for the CLEP College Algebra exam, you and your instructor can devote time to test-taking strategies. These strategies can help you manage your time well on the exam and make the most of the opportunities on it. In addition to maximizing your time on the exam, these strategies can help you feel more comfortable and prepared to take the exam.
CLEP College Algebra courses from Varsity Tutoring are devoted to your test prep needs. These courses are an excellent opportunity to improve your knowledge of content areas, test-taking abilities, and confidence. If you are interested in registering, Educational Directors are available online or over the phone.
John: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is allowed to understand the material rather than be lectured at, they're more likely to do well in the future.
Education & Certification
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
- University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- American Literature
- Organic Chemistry
- ACT
- +107 subjects
Bayley: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
...mathematics and a second bachelor of science degree in cell and molecular biology with a minor in chemistry and graduated summa cum laude (with highest honors). Over the past year I held the role of Science Subject Specialist at the Seattle University Learning Assistance Programs. In this position, I served as the lead tutor of the science tutoring program and helped oversee the program. I fulfilled CRLA's International Tutor Training Program to become an Advanced...
Education & Certification
- Seattle University - Bachelors, Mathematics and Cell and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- Cell Biology
- AP Chemistry
- Molecular Biology
- +24 subjects
Shawn: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
...lead to retention of material, mastery of larger themes, or the ability to differentiate between subtle differences when problem-solving on tests and exams. I will help my clients when they need extra sessions before Final Exams and AP Exams, but those who have been working the hardest throughout the school year to regularly improve will get preference over those students who are panicked at the last minute, but have put off meeting with me.... In my opinion, it is necessary to take a vested interest in the success of every student and to prepare him or her to be a scientifically literate, responsible citizen of our society who thinks before acting. I think this is one of the most important forms of knowledge a science teacher can impart. A good educator shares not just knowledge of the subject matter with his students, but also a grounded sense of reality and a respect for truth and integrity. As a scientist, I strongly support problem-solving approaches, understanding of relationships in systems, skeptical and analytical reasoning skills that can be applied to abstract concepts, and a more complex, intricate understanding of the world on every scale from submicroscopic to universal. Such approaches must go beyond just textbooks to outside material such as primary sources, frequent demonstrations, and regular laboratory activities.
Education & Certification
- University of Richmond - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- University of California-Los Angeles - Master of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- Non-Euclidean Geometry
- Geology
- CLEP College Mathematics
- +129 subjects
Cody: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
...graduating I began my undergraduate education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, recently ranked by US News as the number one university in the country. At MIT I am pursuing a degree in mathematics. During this time I have acquired great experience in tutoring and teaching. I have a total of 8 years of experience tutoring mathematics, particularly calculus. I also have 5 years of experience tutoring in the sciences, such as...
Education & Certification
- Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- College Math
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Biology
- +127 subjects
Jennifer: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
...with students. With this interaction, I can tailor my teaching methods and figure out a better way to explain a difficult concept. Being able to be a part of a student's learning progress and helping them reach their potential is very fulfilling. And seeing how a student can surprise themselves with their own abilities is the best thing a tutor can ask for. For mathematics, I've taken up to Calculus BC in high school, and...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- General Chemistry
- High School
- 7th Grade Math
- +107 subjects
Bonnie: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
...sessions with me because they feel confident with the assignments they are given, and are able to retain and utilize the concepts that I have taught them. I know that they usually understand or master the topics I teach them, because I informally assess them at the end of the session and their results are at or above the level they are expected to be at. In addition, I use approaches where I relate the...
Education & Certification
- CUNY College of Staten Island - Bachelors, Math
- CUNY College of Staten Island - Masters, Math
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
- Elementary Math
- Graduate Test Prep
- +36 subjects
Rebecca: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
...five years. I strive to not only prepare students to exceed academic standards but also to be critical thinkers and curious, well-informed human beings. I recently completed a dual degree at Indiana University and moved to New York to take a gap year before beginning graduate school. As a scholarship student at IU, I majored in economics, cognitive science, and piano performance. Outside of tutoring, you can find me playing or teaching piano, doing jigsaw...
Education & Certification
- Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Economics and Mathematics (interdepartmental), Cognitive Science, Music Performance
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- ACT Writing
- IB Mathematics
- IB Psychology HL
- +137 subjects
Remington: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
...am about to begin graduate school as a PhD Student in Condensed Matter Physics. I am currently working at an experimental physics lab at the University of Maryland, College Park. My tutoring style is pretty relaxed. In my experience, if someone knows what question to ask then they are already pretty close to the answer; they just need a push in the right direction. I like to help people talk through the problems. My job...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Criminology
- University of Chicago - PHD, Physics
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- Middle School Math
- ACCUPLACER College-Level Math
- 4th Grade Math
- +77 subjects
Anuj: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
...I managed to finish all of the requirements for high school when I was only 14! Unfortunately, many of my classmates struggled without the presence of a teacher, and I began tutoring them. I tutored students from many different backgrounds in all subjects of high school for over 6 months, and greatly enjoyed it and would like to tutor again. Now, having just graduated with my undergraduate degree, I am looking to begin tutoring as...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- Photoshop
- German 3
- Composition
- +85 subjects
Melinda: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
...drugs, computer applications, or basic chemistry and math problems it all starts with the same steps: A) What do I know? B) What do I want to know? C) How do I get from A to B? I did PhD research in computational chemistry and dream of becoming a middle school math teacher if I win the lottery. PS - My online sessions will frequently be monitored by my chihuahua, Piper. She's quiet, but expect a...
Education & Certification
- Thomas Edison State College - Bachelors, Natural Science and Mathematics
- Stony Brook University - Masters, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- C++
- College Biology
- LSAT Logical Reasoning
- +88 subjects