Has anyone used cramster.com?

[Kimaris]

I'm taking chemistry and physics this year and it seems like a pretty good deal. However, before I buy in, I'd like to know about the quality of the textbook solutions and the homework. So... has anyone used it?

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[loveoforganic]

Awesome for physics. Never used for chem

 

[rHinO1]

excellent website (I used it for physics). The solutions save tons of time and break down the problems step by step. The odd problems are free so you should be able to check it out for yourself.

 

[Fabio001]

I used it for physics as well, and it was a really big help. Every once in a while there would be a back of the book problem that they simply didn't have, but that was generally rare.

 

[mitl]

I used it for a calculus class. Its pretty neat, but don't get in the habit of simply copying answers, it is tempting but will hurt your grade

The solutions sometimes can be over complicated, also what might be cheaper...look on ebay/amazon for solution manuals to the books your prof uses these usually if by the same publisher as that of the book are a lot better

 

[Whiteshoes]

it saved my butt for physics & chem but i think the new layout and Q&A system is stupid.

 

[Corpsman Up]

Ive used it for physics and calculus. It was awesome for physics, but they seemed to skip every really difficult problem in my calc book

 

[dbeast]

First, make sure they have your book.

Second, SUBSCRIBE! Saved my calc grade for sure. You can look at odd numbered solutions fo free to see if you like their format, but trust me it's the best. It also helps to split the cost with a couple of your friends if you don't like paying $5 a month hahaha.

 

[Narmerguy]

Helped for physics. Pretty good way to study extra problems without having to ask the professor to explain and check every one. Be careful though, me and my friends have caught ones that they've done wrong (but these were only in the upper level physics books to be fair).

 

[NickNaylor]

Like others said, I knew several people that used it for physics and swore by it. Never used it myself though.

 

[thedoctor8706]

It's only helpful if you use it to learn, not to get homework done quickly.

 

[jesse120]

The intent usually starts off well with these. "I'll only use it when I've tried everything and can't figure it out" and "I'll only write down the answer when I fully understand it - I won't just blindly copy." However, two physics (E&M) classmates' grades fell dramatically after a little while. They eventually realized what a time saver it is and they started copying answers for "easy" problems since they were just a waste of time. It's a slippery slope. By about halfway through physics, they started copying entire assignments so that they can focus on ochem homework. Both of them failed the final. Be careful is all I can say. But it can certainly be a great tool if used properly and not abused.