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I also had to test out of algebra by taking the CPT algebra portion. I purchased "Math Smart" by The Princeton Review from my mall bookstore for about $9.00. It was a great book and taught me everything I needed to know for the CPT and was very easy to understand. I also purchased "algebra for dummies" and I didn't like it. I would definately recommend the "Math Smart" book. (by-the-way ... I passed the test!)
Bad news. You WILL need math for nursing. You will need to be able to solve for "x". You will need to be able to figure correct doses of meds and IV fluids, etc., to be able to ACCURATELY and SAFELY care for patients.
My suggestion is to go to the college bookstore, buy a beggining algebra text book and use it. Even better would be to sign up for the beggining algebra class that goes with it. Possibly, you could do it over the summer.
Don't do this just to pass a test; do it because it will make your life as a nurse easier and safer.
Good Luck to you.
Lisa1970
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Hi, I just took the CPT test for my school. I scored very low on the algebra portion of the test. The good news is that I can retest in just that one area. I scheduled an apt for the last week of July. My question is, is there a program or something to help me learn Elem. Algebra. I never took it in school. If I can pass this part of the test, I will not have to take any math classes.