Compass test

tantraman · Post by **tantraman** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:45 pm

I am going back to school to get my RN and I have to take a compass test. I am nervous for the fractions it had been since high school and i barly remember the fomulas anyone know of any good tutoring websites to go to for that?

Cadaverino · Post by **Cadaverino** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 1:00 am

tantraman wrote:I am going back to school to get my RN and I have to take a compass test. I am nervous for the fractions[.] it [It] had [has] been since high school and i barly [barely] remember the fomulas[.] anyone [Anyone] know of any good tutoring websites to go to for that?

In all honesty, tantraman, if you hope to be an R.N., you might also want to work on spelling and punctuation. My aunt was a nurse, and written communication skills will be important, as you will be writing medical reports every day.

Good luck with the test!

tantraman · Post by **tantraman** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:25 am

yea i understabd that. I try to take a break from that, when writing on a forum.

jadewik · Post by **jadewik** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:10 pm

When is your test? What math does it specifically cover?

I might be able to help. I'm pretty swamped 'till November, but I'm sure I could give you some information-- I just need to know what, specifically, you need help with. "Fractions" is a very broad and extensive section of "math"...

If you have any questions, I can help you as best as I can.

tantraman · Post by **tantraman** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:43 pm

http://www.act.org/compass/sample/algebra.html

Larissa · Post by **Larissa** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 12:32 am

I don't know of any specifically, but I'd bet there are online SAT courses or tests out there that could help you with some review. It sounds like you'd need that level of math & verbal.

jadewik · Post by **jadewik** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 11:18 am

MmMmmm... fundamental algebra and geometry. There's a whole list of formulas in the Fundamentals of Engineering handbook.

Go here: http://www.ncees.org/exams/study_materials/fe_handbook/
Click Accept
Click on Mathematics
The first 1-3 pages will have formulas you might find useful. Beyond that you get into vectors, matricies, calculus, and DiffEQ.

If you don't mind forking out $10 for a study guide, I recommend this book:
Algebra & Trigonometry Super Review (Paperback)