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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The most important thing is that he understands and feels confident about the content. Have him repeat Algebra.

Even if he does want to follow a STEM path, this won't preclude him from doing that. In the future should he desire, he could take a summer math class, or he simply plans on perhaps spending a bit of extra time in college which is very common now any way. The only reason for the extra time in college is that STEM course schedules are tight, and they do build on the classes. He can't take physics without calc backing him up, so he might need to put off certain classes a semester. OTOH, if being on the 5-year plan for college is not something he'd considered, there's always taking a summer college course or two to get back "on track." Many STEM kids end up on the 5 year plan, so he wouldn't be an outlier in any case.

The math he takes as a 14 year old doesn't predict the rest of his life. Have him take the class that's appropriate for him, and it sounds like algebra is that class.[/quote]

Excellent advice.

Btw, I am working as a computer programmer and it doesn't require any math.  Isn't Computer Sciences a STEM?[/quote]

+2.  My DS, who is pursuing a biomedical science Ph.D., took Algebra I in 9th grade.  [/quote]

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