ThisIsTheDay Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I am looking for suggestions for the easiest upper level math (past Alg II) for a dd who is not strong in math. She's applied EA to several colleges (and has received two acceptances so far!). Another school called yesterday and told me that she would need to be taking an upper level course this year in order to be competitive. He was very, very nice, and gave me every reason to believe she'd be in if she satisfied this requirement. (For now, she'll be deferred to regular admission.) This school is her #1 or #2 choice, and she's willing to take this on. She's currently taking Lial's Alg. II. Thank you for any suggestions. We just need to notify the school in the next few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Is a community college course a possibility next semester? That's what I did at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 My daughter took AP Statistics through PA Homeschoolers. Her progression to that time had been Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2, and PreCalculus (College Algebra and Trigonometry). The prerequisite for the PA Homeschoolers class was the successful completion of Algebra 2. When will she complete her Lial's Algebra 2 program? If she finishes it soon, you might consider Life of Fred's Statistics book. Alternatively, she might go ahead and begin College Algebra. What is her anticipated major in college? Many majors will require completion of College Algebra and Trigonometry. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candid Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Is a community college course a possibility next semester? That's what I did at this point. :iagree: I'd look at statistics. I would not try to start mid year with AP Stat with a nonmath student. If you must, find an easy college text. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in MA Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Is a community college course a possibility next semester? That's what I did at this point. I agree with this if she can pass their placement test. Another option might be Teaching Textbooks PreCalc. How soon will she be done with Algebra 2? Congrats on the admission! Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I would head to MUS or TT Pre-Calc. After Lial's Algebra 2, either one should be a breeze, but they will fit the bill for upper level math on her transcript. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 If she is nearly done with Algebra II, I'd look into statistics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I would not try to start mid year with AP Stat with a nonmath student. I agree. I simply mentioned the PA Homeschoolers requirements for AP Statistics to show that a prerequisite of Algebra 2 would suffice. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 She really won't be done with Alg II until the end of the school year. CC isn't an option, because I don't think she can test into a math at that level. I think my notes from the phone conversation with the admissions counselor say that the college will require precalc and statistics for her major. Seriously, her plans for summer were to brush up on math skills so she wouldn't be facing a developmental math course in the fall. Math has never been her strong point. Obviously, she excels in other areas that balance out math! I appreciate the suggestions and continue to welcome any advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in MA Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 She really won't be done with Alg II until the end of the school year. Maybe she could to either TT or MUS PreCalc at the same time as she finishes Algebra 2? The Life of Fred Stats book is another good idea if they will accept stats as an upper level math course. Best wishes to your dd, Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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