Math Placement
Pre-algebra (Math 030)
Basic Math and Pre-Algebra by Jerry Bobrow; Wiley, 2001.At Cannell Library: QA39.3 .B63 2001.
Read Chapters 1-7 (skip the section “Simplifying Square Roots”), 8-11 (skip the sections on probability, combinations and permutations), 13, 14.
CliffsStudySolver™ Basic Math and Pre-Algebra.
This is a similar book but with more examples and practice problems and a comprehensive pre- and post-test.
At Cannell Library: QA 39.3 .W49 2003
If you use this book, study Chapters 1-7 (skip the section “Simplifying Square Roots”), 8-11 (skip “probability”), 12.
Other books for Basic Math review:
- Basic Math and Pre-Algebra QA39.2.B63
- Math the Easy Way QA39.2.P7
- Master Math: Basic Math and Pre-Algebra QA39.2.R6547
- Basic Math and Pre-Algebra QA39.3.W49
- Basic Mathematics with Pre-Algebra QA43.N42
- Contemporary’s Number Power 4: Geometry QA459.M58
Elementary Algebra (Math 090)
Forgotten Algebra (3rd edition) by Barbara L. Bleau; Barron’s Educational Series, 2003.At Cannell Library: QA157 .B63 2003.
Study Chapters 1-3, 5-10 (examples 1-10 only), 11 (examples 1-8 only), 16, 17, 23, 25, 26, 28.
Other books for Elementary Algebra review (Look for other books at QA 152.2):
- High School Algebra Tutor QA152.H53
- Cliffs Quick Review Algebra I QA152.2.B63
- Algebra the Easy Way QA152.2.D69
- Number Power 3: Algebra QA152.2.M5
- Intermediate Algebra QA154.2.K37
Intermediate Algebra (Math 095)
Forgotten Algebra (3rd edition) by Barbara L. Bleau; Barron’s Educational Series, 2003.At Cannell Library: QA157 .B63 2003.
Study Chapters 4, 10 (examples 11-14), 11 (examples 9.10), 12-15, 18-22, 24, 30-31.
CliffsQuickReview™ Precalculus; 2004.
Study the material on composite and inverse functions on pages 41-45 and the material on exponential functions on pages 67-70 of
At Cannell Library: QA 39.3 .W49 2003
If you use this book, study Chapters 1-7 (skip the section “Simplifying Square Roots”), 8-11 (skip “probability”), 12.
Other books for Intermediate Algebra review (Look for other books at QA 152.2):
- High School Pre-Calculus Tutor QA43.H453
- Algebra II QA152.2.K64
- Algebra & Trigonometry Problem Solver QA157.A4
- A Companion to Calculus QA303.C658
- Trigonometry Ref QA531.K315
English / Writing Placement
For the writing COMPASS placement test, you may want to review basic grammar and punctuation. Below are some books that may help. You can also browse for books on the shelves that are nearby for similar titles.- Grammar Smart: A Guide to Perfect Usage PE1112.G675
- Grammatically Correc PE1112.S748
- Fundamentals of English Grammar PE1128.A965
- Understanding and Using English Grammar PE1128.A97
- Grammar Workbook for the TOEFL Exam PE1128.L56
- Schaum’s Outline of Theory and Problems of Punctuation, Capitalization and Spelling PE1450.E5
- Punctuate It Right PE1450.S45
Web-based test review options
Try Learning Express for great tutorials and practice exams. From the Cannell Library web page (http://www.clark.edu/Library), select Reference Tools, then Learning Express. Off-campus password is your Clark College ID #.Once you are in, look for Math Skills Improvement, Reading Skills Improvement and Writing Skills Improvement on the right side of the screen. (also available at the public library (fvrl.org)
You might also check out http://math.com
