Get those CLEP college credits you deserve.. our savvy test experts show you the way to master the test and get the score that gets you college credit. This new edition contains comprehensive review of U.S history material, helping the student to master the U.S. history areas most likely to be tested. Students can train to score higher on multiple-choice section by using the chronological arrangement of questions as a study guide. This book includes 3 full-length practice exams. Practice exams questions are like the questions appearing on the actual exam, and every answer is fully explained. REA's CD-ROM software offers three full-length, timed, computerized exams that give you the closest thing to experiencing a live exam at a testing center.System Requirements:CPU: 75 MHz Pentium or compatible. 300MHz or higher recommended.Operating System: Windows 98, Me, 2000 and XP.RAM: 64MB available minimum60 MB Hard Disk space available.
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They are well-known in their respective disciplines and serve on the faculties of prestigious high schools, colleges, and universities throughout the United States and Canada.Chapter 1: ABOUT THE CLEP HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES IABOUT THIS BOOK AND TESTwareThis book provides you with comprehensive preparation for the CLEP History of the United States I Computer-Based Test, or CBT. Inside you will find a concise review of college algebra, as well as tips and strategies for test-taking. We give you three full-length REA practice tests, all based on the official CLEP History of the United States I CBT. Our practice tests contain every type of question that you can expect to encounter on the CLEP CBT. Following each practice test you will find an answer key with detailed explanations designed to help you more completely absorb the test material.All 34 CLEP exams are computer-based. As you can see, the practice tests in our book are presented as paper-and-pencil exams. The content and format of the actual CLEP subject exams are faithfully mirrored. We detail the format of the CLEP History of the United States I CBT on pages 4-5.The practice tests in this book and software package are included in two formats: in printed form in this book, and in TESTware format on the enclosed CD. We recommend that you begin your preparation by first taking the practice exams on your computer. The software provides timed conditions, automatic scoring, and scoring information, all of which makes it easier to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses.ABOUT THE EXAMWho takes CLEP exams and what are they used for?CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) examinations are usually taken by adults who have acquired knowledge outside the classroom and wish to bypass certain college courses and earn college credit. The CLEP Program is designed to reward students for learning - no matter where or how that knowledge was acquired. The CLEP is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program in the country, with more than 2,900 colleges and universities granting credit for satisfactory scores on CLEP exams.Although most CLEP candidates are adults returning to college, many graduating high school seniors, enrolled college students, and international students also take the exams to earn college credit or to demonstrate their ability to perform at the college level. There are no prerequisites, such as age or educational status, for taking CLEP examinations. However, because policies on granting credits vary among colleges, you should contact the particular institution from which you wish to receive CLEP credit.Most CLEP examinations include material usually covered in an undergraduate course with a similar title to that of the exam (e.g. History of the United States I). However, five of the exams do not deal with subject matter covered in any particular course but rather with material taken as general requirements during the first two years of college. These general exams are English Composition (with or without essay), Humanities, College Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences and History.Who develops and administers the exams?The CLEP CBTs are developed by the College Entrance Examination Board, administered by Educational Testing Service, and involves the assistance of educators from across the United States. The test development process is designed and carried out to ensure that the content and difficulty of the test are appropriate to the college level.When and where is this exam given?The CLEP History of the United States I exam is administered each month throughout the year at approximately 1,400 test centers in the U.S. and can be arranged for candidates abroad on request. To find the test center nearest you and to register for the exam, you should obtain a copy of the free booklets CLEP Colleges and CLEP Information for Candidates and Registration Form. They are available at most colleges where CLEP credit is granted, or by contacting:CLEP ServicesP.O. Box 6601Princeton, NJ 08541-6601Phone: (609) 771-7865Fax: (609) 771-7088Website: http://www.collegeboard.comHow to Use this BookWhat do I study first?Read over the course review and the suggestions for test-taking. Then use the first practice test as a diagnostic to determine your area(s) of weakness. Once you find out where you need to spend more time, focus your efforts on those specific problem areas. To reinforce your facility with the subject matter, we advise keeping at your side a college-level textbook that covers the appropriate material.To best utilize your study time, follow our Independent Study Schedule, which you'll find in the front of this book. The schedule is based on a four-week program, but can be condensed to two weeks if necessary by collapsing each two-week period into a single week.When should I start studying?It's never too early to start studying for the CLEP History of the United States I exam; the earlier you begin, the more time you will have to sharpen your skills. Do not procrastinate! Cramming is not an effective way to study, since it does not allow you the time needed to learn the test material. The sooner you learn the format of the exam, the more time you will have to familiarize yourself with it.Format and Content of the CLEP CBTThe CLEP History of the United States I covers the period of American History from the Spanish and French colonizations to the end of Reconstruction. The primary emphasis of the exam is on the English colonies and the early period of the nationhood. There are 120 multiple-choice questions, each with five possible answer choices, to be answered in 90 minutes. The approximate breakdown of topics is as follows:35% - Political institutions and behavior and public policy25% - Social developments10% - Economic developments15% - Cultural and intellectual developments15% - Diplomacy and international relationsApproximately one-third of the questions focus on the period from 1500 to 1789, while the rest deal with the period from 1790 to 1877.ABOUT OUR COURSE REVIEWThe history review in this book covers all major events and historical figures from the early Spanish and French colonizations up to Reconstruction. The review is divided into seven major time periods:1. The Colonial Period (1500-1763)2. The American Revolution (1763-1787)3. The United States Constitution (1787-1789)4. The New Nation (1789-1824)5. Jacksonian Democracy and Westward Expansion (1824-1850)6. Sectional Conflict and the Causes of the Civil War (1850-1860)7. The Civil War and Reconstruction (1860-1877)When will I receive my score report?The test-center administrator will print out a full Candidate Score Report for you immediately upon your completion of the CBT. Your scores are reported only to you, unless you ask to have them sent elsewhere. If you wish to have your scores reported to a college or other institution, you must say so when you take the examination. Since your scores are kept on file for 20 years, you can also request transcripts from Educational Testing Service at a later date.STUDYING FOR THE CLEP CBTIt is crucial for you to choose the time and place for studying that works best for you. Some students set aside a certain number of hours every morning, while others choose to study at night before going to sleep. Only you can determine when and where your study time will be most effective. But be consistent and use your time wisely. Work out a study routine and stick to it!When you take our practice tests, try to make your testing conditions as much like the actual test as possible. Turn off the television or radio, and sit down at a quiet table or desk free from distraction. Make sure to time yourself. Start off by setting a timer for the time that is allotted for each section, and be sure to reset the timer for the...
Very helpful customer reviews 20 of 20 people found this review helpful. This is a study guide, you rock Jacques I just this book to prepare for the exam, read the material once, took the first practice test and then re-read the material and took second and third tests. Then analyze the responses and discussed. This was my first CLEPA test ever. Be your own judge, but as you study, if you are a good test taker, then this book should do everything for you, if not then ends with another material. The book does a good job to cover the material. I made a 72 on the test. Hope that helps. 16 of 16 people found this review helpful. A good reference for basic knowledge of U.S. history by Mrs. Owl This book has been instrumental in my transition from U.S. history that CLEPA exam. I read it from beginning to end and that the practice tests multiple times until I got the right answers. The deficit is only that the book does not cover "pre-war" within the level that coincides with the review suggested that complements this book instantcert.com card and is also used SparkNotes flashcards U.S. History and timeline. I finally found an old textbook in the history of the school and used it to consolidate all the facts he had learned. Pay attention to the fundamental things that happened and that intitiated certain acts and movements. In general, this book is an indispensable tool to prepare. I went with 69. Dec. 12 people found this review helpful. perfect base for an easy Rogers DS for my program RN, MSN that I needed to do two courses in history as soon as possible. I do not want to waste time sitting in a classroom, so I decided to try the CLEP exams. I took the exam in American history yesterday. To be able to look at each test question and think "God, I know this is a great feeling. This book was the basis of my preparation, used in conjunction with the EZ Baroni 101 American History to 1877 and in America a narrative history book The CLEP REA covered some topics in greater depth than others, but when used with other references I was more than ready. The best part of this book is practice exams and answer explanations. Some practical problems were my actual words CLEP examination for other words have been rewritten, but still seemed very practical question. This book is worth every penny, and I've already bought the book for the REA CLEP Test Western civilization that will last 4 weeks. When time is of the essence, this book is an excellent investment for your success. See all 27 reviews ....
