Which math to take after Algebra 2 for mediocre math student?

[Anonymous]

DS had to switch out of Algebra 2 honors into regular Algebra 2. His tutor said that DS is able to follow instructions to solve problems, but in Honors, everytime a test question had some "twist" to it, he would not figure it out. He had a C-/D+ in Algebra 2 Honors and now he's getting As in the regular class.

Which math do non-mathematically minded kids take after Algebra 2 (Junior year.). He said his only option was Precalc DE. He said he heard from his friends that Statistics was really hard. How hard is Precalc DE?

[Anonymous]

What are the math options at his school? Look at those. I would guess that there is something that is not AP or Calc based, applied stats maybe?

[Anonymous]

What are the options? Is he a current junior or going to be a junior?

--math teacher

[Anonymous]

My now-junior is taking AP Pre Calculus. He took regular Algebra 2 last year and did not enjoy the classroom environment.

[Anonymous]

there is a new course in the county called data science.

[Anonymous]

Please copy and paste what you wrote and send it to his teachers. They know him much better than strangers on the internet.

[Anonymous]

You know, that's a good idea to email his teacher. I will do that.

But to answer the questions above, DS is currently a sophomore, so this is for junior year.

The options in the course catalog are:
Alg Func Data Analysis
AP Precalculus AB
AP Precalculus BC
Precalculus w/ Trig DE
Trigonometry/Prob & Statistics
Data Science
AP Statistics

[Anonymous]

FCPS math teacher here. I think he should take AP Precalc AB. If he is easily getting As in regular Algebra 2, then this is the way to go. I am assuming he is college-bound?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:FCPS math teacher here. I think he should take AP Precalc AB. If he is easily getting As in regular Algebra 2, then this is the way to go. I am assuming he is college-bound?

Another math teacher here and I agree.

It’s still best to ask his teacher, who knows him best.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DS had to switch out of Algebra 2 honors into regular Algebra 2. His tutor said that DS is able to follow instructions to solve problems, but in Honors, everytime a test question had some "twist" to it, he would not figure it out. He had a C-/D+ in Algebra 2 Honors and now he's getting As in the regular class.

Which math do non-mathematically minded kids take after Algebra 2 (Junior year.). He said his only option was Precalc DE. He said he heard from his friends that Statistics was really hard. How hard is Precalc DE?

They could do statistics

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FCPS math teacher here. I think he should take AP Precalc AB. If he is easily getting As in regular Algebra 2, then this is the way to go. I am assuming he is college-bound?

Another math teacher here and I agree.

It’s still best to ask his teacher, who knows him best.

Third math teacher, agreeing.

[Anonymous]

Whats covered in data science? They didn’t have that when I was a kid

__ Data Scientist

[Anonymous]

I like the idea of asking their teacher. I also think while you are in school - take chances and learn things that may not get an A. Math is the language of the universe. Not for grades - for them. To grasp some element of it. I know we play all sorts of games for college apps but I’ve bee there and done that - when it comes to math- keep going as long as you can.

[Anonymous]

I think I have a similar kid OP. Do you mind me asking what his grades were in Alg 1 and Geo, and were they honors courses? This is helpful for my daughter also.

[Anonymous]

My DS (now a college graduate) took AP Statistics.
Funny, now he is really into investments and interest on mortgages, etc. However, his job is not especially math related. His wife was a Business major, but he handles the bills. Go figure.
Hated, hated math, but he is quite intelligent.