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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I mean aren't these kids all taking Calc senior year regardless?

Geometry in 9th (for kids taking Alg. in 8th)
Algebra 2 in 10th
Pre-cal in 11th
Calculus in 12th

So [b]taking Algebra in 7th grade really just means you have to take Calculus in 11th grade and an even harder math class senior year, right?[/b]  [/quote]

One of our children took Calculus AB in 11th grade and Calculus BC in 12th grade.  He regrets that he did not take more Geometry in high school.  But he has also observed that some Calculus background is necessary for most students who intend to major in the hard Sciences, Mathematics, Economics, or even the Social Sciences.  He attends a "Big 3" of private colleges and has observed some peers drop out the easier Economics courses - and certainly not attempt the harder ones - because they just did not have the Calculus background necessary to successfully undertake the coursework.  It would be a shame if a student had to drop a concentration because they did not have the foundation for it.  My other student took Calculus BC in 11th grade, and even more difficult classes in 12th, but they are majoring in the hard Sciences.  My third student will take it more slowly, but similarly hopes to culminate with either Calculus AB or Calculus BC in 12th grade.    [/quote]

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