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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Did anyone’s school max out at AB or BC and take multivariable elsewhere, maybe during the Summer? DC’s school is smaller, and I think they just don’t have enough students to support a course. Thank you for any information.[/quote]

It doesn’t directly answer your question, but even if your school’s last calculus class is BC, they might offer additional math courses of value.  AP Stats is a good example.  Or maybe a course on mathematical reasoning that focuses on proofs.  More calculus beyond BC isn’t the only attractive strategy, in other words.  [/quote]

DP with a similar question. DC is taking BC in 11th grade at a private school next year.  DC has a nearly perfect grade in advanced precalculus, so I'm hoping that BC will be a healthy/successful challenge.

The school offers linear algebra as the only post-calculus "track" class. Also AP Stats is an option.  While linear would probably be considered the highest available math for AO box checking, I suspect that AP Stats would be more practical.

I don't think there would be room for both classes in DC's schedule and summer isn't an available option.  DC really likes math and has intermediate python skills.

What am I missing? What are the practical applications of linear algebra? Thanks.

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Linear algebra is very relevant to engineering, physics, and even theoretical CS. However, I would probably steer my child towards AP Stats in your situation. It’s more likely to be a standardized curriculum that counts for placement in college. And stats is helpful for CS, data science, research opportunities, and so forth.[/quote]AP stats is useless for placement; the meaningful statistics classes are calculus-based. AP stats typically transfers in as the easiest applied/business stats class.[/quote]

This is an interesting point.  I recall reading somewhere that STEM kids often repeat core math classes at the most rigorous schools to ensure a solid foundation (vs taking the AP credits).  DC is definitely the most excited about math and science courses but hasn't decided for sure that engineering is the trajectory.

Put another way, if DC will be taking linear and calculus-based stats in college, which course would be the better high school foundation in your view?

Thank you for your insights!
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