The Ultimate CLEP College Algebra Course (+FREE Worksheets & Tests)

Welcome to the most complete free CLEP College Algebra course on the web. The CLEP College Algebra exam can earn you up to 3 college credits without sitting through a semester of class, but only if you score high enough. This online center gathers every CLEP College Algebra lesson, practice test, formula reference, and book recommendation we offer.

The CLEP College Algebra test covers algebraic operations, equations and inequalities, functions and their properties, and number systems and operations. It’s all-multiple-choice, computer-delivered, and you have 90 minutes for ~60 questions. The lessons below cover every topic the test draws from.

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CLEP College Algebra Test Prep Resources

Before you dive into the topic-by-topic lessons, get the lay of the land. These guides cover what’s on the test, how it’s scored, and how to put together a study plan that fits your life.

Understanding the CLEP College Algebra Test

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This is the heart of the course. Each section below is a topic family that the test loves to ask about. Work one section at a time and check your understanding with the practice problems before moving on.

Number Sense, Integers, and Order of Operations

• Opposite Integers
• Number Lines for Integers
• Adding and Subtracting Integers
• Multiplying and Dividing Integers
• Order of Operations
• Absolute Value
• Integers and Absolute Value

Fractions, Decimals, and Mixed Numbers

• Simplifying Fractions
• Word Problems: Fractions
• Repeating Decimals
• Convert Between Fractions and Decimals
• Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers
• Ordering Decimals, Mixed Numbers, and Fractions
• Multiplying Mixed Numbers
• Dividing Mixed Numbers
• Multiplying and Dividing Decimals

Ratios, Proportions, and Percentages

• Writing a Ratio
• Ratio Tables
• Finding Equivalent Ratios
• Equivalent Rates
• Word Problems: Rates and Ratios
• Representing Percentages
• Solving Percentage Word Problems
• Converting Between Percent, Fractions, and Decimals
• Percent Problems
• Simple Interest

Algebraic Expressions and Equations

• Expressions and Equations
• Equivalent Expressions
• Properties to Write Equivalent Expressions
• Exponents in Multiplication
• Prime Factorization with Exponents
• One-Step Equations
• Multi-Step Equations
• Rearranging Multi-Variable Equations
• Factoring Variable Expressions
• Multiplying Rational Expressions
• Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
• Writing a Quadratic Function
• Radical Equations

Inequalities and Linear Word Problems

• Writing Inequalities from Number Lines
• Graphing Single-Variable Inequalities
• One-Step Inequalities
• Word Problems: One-Step Inequalities
• Linear Equation and Inequality Word Problems

Geometry: Lines, Angles, and Triangles

• Triangles
• Triangle Inequality
• Sides and Angles of a Triangle
• Area of a Triangle
• Area of a Parallelogram
• Area of a Trapezoid
• Area of Compound Figures
• Word Problems: Area

Solid Figures, Volume, and Coordinate Plane

• Cubes
• Rectangular Prisms
• Word Problems: Volume
• Objects on a Coordinate Plane
• Understanding Quadrants
• Coordinate Planes as Maps

Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probability

• Mean, Median, Mode, and Range
• Mean, Median, Mode from Charts
• Identifying Outliers
• Range, Quartiles, and Interquartile Range
• Pie Graphs
• Line Plots
• Frequency Distribution Tables
• Finding the Probability of an Event

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you CLEP College Algebra?

To CLEP College Algebra, first check that your college accepts the exam and what score it needs, then register through the College Board CLEP site and schedule a test at a center or with remote proctoring. Study the topics, take a practice test, and sit the exam. Passing can earn about 3 college credits, depending on your school.

How should I study for CLEP College Algebra?

Start with a diagnostic practice test, then study the weakest topics first: functions, equations and inequalities, and algebraic operations. Work problems by hand, such as solving x² − 5x + 6 = 0 by factoring to get x = 2 or x = 3. Finish with timed practice so 60 questions in 90 minutes feels comfortable.

Is the College Algebra CLEP exam hard?

It can be challenging if your algebra is rusty, because it covers a full semester of college algebra, including functions, graphs, exponents, logarithms, and polynomial equations. With a few weeks of steady review it is very manageable. Students who are comfortable with high school Algebra 2 often find it easier than they expected.

Can you use a calculator on the CLEP College Algebra exam?

Yes. An on-screen scientific calculator is built into the computer-based exam, and you cannot bring your own. Practice with a basic scientific calculator, not a graphing one, so you are comfortable working without graphing features. Many questions are faster by hand anyway, such as simplifying (x³)² = x⁶.

Is there a CLEP College Algebra practice test?

Yes. The College Board offers sample questions for each CLEP exam, and the free lessons and worksheets in this course let you practice every topic. Take a full practice test after reviewing, score it, and spend the next week on the question types you missed most, like inverse functions or exponential equations.

Is there a free CLEP College Algebra study guide PDF?

The College Board posts a free exam description with the topic breakdown and sample questions, and sells an official study guide. A free course with lessons and printable worksheets can fill in the review. Use the topic breakdown as a checklist and tick off each area, such as logarithms or systems of equations, as you master it.

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