Clep Testing

Description

Home educated students often undertake advanced studies during their high school years. Correspondingly, college survey (general education) courses repeat a good deal of the material that a student learns in high school but are more compact and concise and go into greater depth. Taking CLEP exams demonstrates that a student has achieved college-level learning outside the classroom. Accordingly, the student isn't required to enroll in certain "general education" courses when they pursue a college degree. Anyone can do the math; this is a less expensive way to earn college credit. I've known homeschooled students who graduated high school with 30 - 60 college credits, thus whittling 1-2 years (and $10 - 30,000) off their college experience. So, how does one accomplish this feat?

Five CLEPs cover the material typically taught in introductory courses during the first two years of college. English Composition (with or without an essay), Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences/History. Here are the steps: become familiar with the exams, contact colleges (to see if they will honor CLEP credits), develop a study plan, arrange to take exams with scores being sent to the college, and contact the college to receive credits. The tests are administered on a computer and scored immediately (except for the essays). Janice

Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.