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Difference between Pre-Algebra and College Algebra?


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You can consider College Algebra as Algebra 3-- it picks right up where Algebra 2 leaves off (some basic overlap but no real review). It is usually a one-semester course if taken in high school or college. It is the only math class the majority of college majors require (non math /science related).

 

There is not really a 'standard' with it comes to College Algebra texts-- some are very challenging (can be more difficult than Calculus) and some are barely more than Algebra 2. When College Algebra is listed on a transcript it means the student is ready for Calculus (minus the Trig of course).

 

Now 'Math for College Students' is a college math course that is a repeat of Algebra 1 and 2 with a bit of Statistics thrown in. It is considered for college credit in majors such as English and Music.

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You can consider College Algebra as Algebra 3-- it picks right up where Algebra 2 leaves off (some basic overlap but no real review). It is usually a one-semester course if taken in high school or college. It is the only math class the majority of college majors require (non math /science related).

 

There is not really a 'standard' with it comes to College Algebra texts-- some are very challenging (can be more difficult than Calculus) and some are barely more than Algebra 2. When College Algebra is listed on a transcript it means the student is ready for Calculus (minus the Trig of course).

 

Now 'Math for College Students' is a college math course that is a repeat of Algebra 1 and 2 with a bit of Statistics thrown in. It is considered for college credit in majors such as English and Music.

 

The Chalkdust College Algebra is definitely part of a Pre-Calc class (meaning a rigorous Algebra 3).

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