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
- CLEP Calculus
- CLEP Introductory Psychology
- Study Skills
- +110 subjects
Michael: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
...physics. Outside of the classroom I have over 7000 hours of 1 on 1 and small group tutoring in all levels of math through college Calculus 3, physics, chemistry, SAT and ACT. SAT and ACT are my favorite subjects to tutor because they are very stressful for students and I can provide confidence. I love teaching/tutoring because of the lightbulbs. I love it when a student goes from lost to a lit light bulb of...
Education & Certification
- Charter Oak State College - Bachelor of Science, General Studies
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- High School Chemistry
- ACT Reading
- ACT Math
- +50 subjects
Rodolfo: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
I enjoy helping others realize their potential and making the impossible possible. Everyone can reach their goals, and it is my goal to help you reach yours! Math is my favorite subject, and I have even participated in competitions for it. I hope to help others fall in love with math as well.
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at San Antonio - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- CLEP College Mathematics
- CLEP Calculus
- CLEP Precalculus
- +114 subjects
Katie: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
...team and global medical brigades. I recently returned from a trip to Honduras where my brigade was able to provide healthcare to a rural community in central Honduras. Before applying to college, I went through extensive ACT tutoring and would love to relay those skills to other students. I'm passionate about the social sciences, math, spanish, and all things natural science :) I intend to go to medical school and would eventually love to become...
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- CLEP Chemistry
- CLEP Introductory Psychology
- CLEP Introductory Sociology
- +96 subjects
Robert: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
...brothers are currently in high school and middle school. As the oldest sibling, it was very rewarding for me to have the opportunity to provide mentorship and academic support to my brothers. As a tutor at Varsity Tutors, I strive to provide this same level of support to every one of my students. Math has always been my strongest subject, and I enjoy learning and teaching it. As a Business Economics major at UCLA, I...
Education & Certification
- University of California - Los Angeles - Bachelors, Business Economics
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- Technology and Coding
- Pre-Calculus
- Algebra
- +34 subjects
Shin: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
...I can easily demonstrate physics concepts to my students. For me, hearing "Oh, that makes so much more sense now!" from the students whom I tutor makes my job very rewarding because working with them to find the approach that best caters to their needs feels awesome. As a tutor, I always ensure that my students have a good qualitative understanding of the subjects they are struggling in before helping them with quantitative problems. For...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- CLEP Chemistry
- CLEP Calculus
- 6th Grade Reading
- +140 subjects
Marianna: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
...and double minors in Biochemistry and History. I have been tutoring for approximately 3 years now and truly enjoy it. I have past experiences tutoring students in levels of math up to college calculus (including preparation for advanced placement and regents examinations). Additionally, I have tutored World and United States History (including preparation for advanced placement and regents examinations) as well as preparation for the SAT and ACT. I find tutoring to be a very...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Brooklyn College - Current Undergrad Student, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- CLEP Chemistry
- Physics
- High School Level American History
- +65 subjects
Brian: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
...from St. Petersburg College which means that most of my classes were math and science classes. I tutor math subjects ranging from basic Arithmetic all the way to Calculus I. I have experience tutoring privately and at a college campus. I love tutoring Algebra and Trigonometry because of their real world applications and although you may not see it in your everyday life, these two subjects are used in anything ranging from the computer or...
Education & Certification
- St Petersburg College - Associates, Pre-engineering
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- CLEP Precalculus
- 11th Grade Math
- Chemistry
- +35 subjects
Jennifer: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
...examples. Really, math is like a language; you need to know the basics before you get speaking fluently. Math can be difficult, but it can be even more fun once you get it. To me, chemistry is the perfect blend of science and math, which is great since I enjoy both! You can learn from the most basic atoms (don't trust them, they make up everything!) to the most complex proteins to applications in the...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- CLEP Calculus
- CLEP Precalculus
- CLEP Chemistry
- +107 subjects
Remington: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
...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 is to steer you in the right direction and help you reach that "ah-ha!" moment.
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Criminology
- University of Chicago - PHD, Physics
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- CLEP College Mathematics
- CLEP Precalculus
- CLEP Calculus
- +77 subjects
Shawn: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
...to me what topics you do not know or get so far. I know that every student can learn a subject with a combination of practice and patience, but I insist upon consistent effort and sessions. As an educator I do not support last minute cramming as the primary learning method of content for students as it does not lead to retention of material, mastery of larger themes, or the ability to differentiate between subtle...
Education & Certification
- University of Richmond - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- University of California-Los Angeles - Master of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- CLEP Chemistry
- CLEP College Mathematics
- CLEP Precalculus
- +131 subjects
Mubashir: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
...would like to base my teaching philosophy upon this profound Chinese proverb. My objective is to not only to help the students understand and solve problems, but also to make the learning process interesting for them and to give them tools on how to approach the problems. I have a B.S degree in Electrical Power Engineering Technology and a M.S degree in Engineering Technology from University of Houston. Math has always been my strong area....
Education & Certification
- University of Houston - Bachelors, Electrical Power Engineering Technology
- University of Houston - Masters, Engineering Technology
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- CLEP Calculus
- CLEP Precalculus
- Elementary Algebra
- +37 subjects
Chris: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
...6th grade to 12 grade to present. I have always excelled in academics, math, writing, and english and have scored well on all standardized tests and state tests. I have scored 800/800 in SAT 1 math, SAT 2 math. I have scored 760/800 in SAT writing. I received scores of 5/5 in AP Calculus AB and BC and have taken numerous other APs, passing the APs in Physics, Biology, Literature, Language and Composition, Environmental Science,...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Current Undergrad, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- CLEP Biology
- CLEP Calculus
- CLEP College Mathematics
- +69 subjects
Thomas: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
I have been tutoring since 2008. I've helped 1000+ students to improve their understanding in general chemistry, biology (especially in genetics, anatomy, and microbiology), most physics courses, organic chemistry, math (algebra, geometry, and pre-calc), ACT, GRE, DAT, MCAT, and other test prep. I have a level 1 & 2 tutor certification from the College Learning and Reading Association. I offer one-on-one, small group, and online tutoring.
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
- Liberty University - Master in Public Health, Public Health
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- CLEP Biology
- CLEP Chemistry
- CLEP Precalculus
- +93 subjects
Rohan: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
...are by far my favorite topics so they are always fun to tutor. My approach to tutoring is to simplify things down to bite-sized chunks for the student. I find that difficulty in concepts often stems from trying to gloss over the more basic parts. This is the philosophy I use when I am learning and studying, as well as tutoring. I always try to be patient and take things one step at a time....
Education & Certification
- SUNY - Stony Brook University - Building Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- CLEP Calculus
- Study Skills and Organization
- SAT Mathematics
- +65 subjects
Nathan: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
Hi! My name is Nathan and I'm currently a junior at New York University's Stern School of Business. I graduated from Staten Island Technical High School in 2016 and I am always looking to help and share my specialization in SHSAT, SAT, and Math!
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension
- CLEP
- PSAT Mathematics
- +36 subjects
Chase: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
...to perform academically, at a level no less than their very best, yet there is much more to teaching than just making certain that students answer questions correctly on a test. A teacher must never lose sight of the idea that he is preparing his students to be successful no matter what endeavor they choose to pursue after graduation. Any chance I get to improve the futures of my students will be just as important...
Education & Certification
- Western Governors University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- CLEP Precalculus
- CLEP College Mathematics
- CLEP Calculus
- +153 subjects
Jeffry: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
"Any fool can know. The point is to understand." -Albert Einstein... To date, I have found that it is best to view tutoring as a team endeavor. I am a player on a student's team with the goal of academic success and increased intellectual understanding. This outcome is impossible without getting down to the student's level, utilizing age appropriate vocabulary, providing constructive criticism, and establishing their baseline. I have found that reviewing a student's past work can provide me a quick glimpse into their tendencies and trends and may help to expedite their tutoring experience. I have also found that students who seek to succeed, more often do so than those who are forced to partake in tutoring sessions by their parents or guardians. Towards this end, I seek to converse with a student honestly about their motivation to pursue tutoring services and act accordingly. An unmotivated student may require some help to see how their goals in life actually do require successful completion and understanding of a particular subject. A motivated student may require support to overcome the obstacle that is holding them back, or the guidance necessary to achieve their desired aims.
Education & Certification
- St Johns University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- Basic Computer Literacy
- Middle School Reading
- Microsoft Office
- +44 subjects
Rory: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
...look forward to working with your son or daughter! A little bit about myself, I hold a B.A. in History and International Relations from Saint Josephs University. I am a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society, and the Sigma Iota Rho International Studies honors society. I am from upstate New York (Albany area). I am an avid Yankees, Football Giants, Knicks, Saint Joseph's University, and Siena...
Education & Certification
- Saint Joseph's University - Bachelors, History & International Relations
- Villanova University - Masters, Church Management
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- CLEP Humanities
- CLEP Biology
- CLEP American Literature
- +158 subjects
Shannon: CLEP College Algebra course instructor
...think they should feel like they can't accomplish something because they don't understand a topic very well, they should be able to accomplish everything they want and since education is very necessary nowadays to have the life they want to have.It is truly amazing to help people follow their dreams. In my free time, I love learning and practicing new languages and reading about Space and the different cultures around the world.... Giving students tools to be able to practice, use, and understand what they're learning.
Education & Certification
- Saint Cloud State University - Bachelors, Physics
Subject Expertise
- CLEP College Algebra
- CLEP Calculus
- CLEP Chemistry
- CLEP Spanish
- +136 subjects