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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just want to know insight on TJ Math 5. Math 4 was a hard course and just want to have an idea if your son/daughter showed an upward trend in TJ Math 5 grade.[/quote]

My senior S struggled mightily to a B in Math 4.  He found Math 5 slightly easier and got a B+ (a whisker away from an A-).  He told us lots of smart kids struggled in those classes.  Not sure it was the material or the teacher or both.  He said he got the hang of the teaching style 2nd semester.  He's done well in math since then so maybe there is light at the end of the Math 4/5 tunnel.  [/quote]

Thank you PP. Did your son take AP CALC BC? or AB? Because we are trying to determine what is right pace.[/quote]

After his struggles with Math 4/5, he wanted to develop a strong base of understanding so took AB Calc his junior year which he found relatively easy and now BC.  He said if he had to do it over again he'd take BC Calc junior year but at the time wasn't as confident in math.  He also plays in fall and spring sports and is active in other clubs so didn't want to add too much to the stress of junior year.  If your S/D feel they have a greater understanding of the Math 4/5 material than reflected in their grades (and they have at least a B), I'd say they could sign up for BC Calc junior year.  In the end it is a highly personal decision.  For my son, I think he made the right decision to take AB.  He ended up getting As last year and 1st semester this year and has been accepted to a college he'd be very happy at (UVA) and waiting on others.

Frankly, his Math 4 struggles were the lowest points of his TJ years.  We offered to get him a tutor but he said he understood the material but just was freezing up on tests and that lack of confidence fed upon itself.  He battled through it on his own and w/help of some friends who were also struggling.  They all managed to do OK and come out just fine.  I'd listen to your S/D and try not to add to the pressure they are feeling.  If they are having trouble with the concepts, maybe AB Calc would be the better choice next year.  If they understand the material then BC may be the way to go.  There is no one right path...[/quote]

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