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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So I have a rising 10th grader due to take Honors Pre-Calc.
They are not a natural Math kid and have needed some extra help to keep grades up, for the past year or so.
I know we have the option of dropping down to regular Pre-Calc and may well take that if the course is too challenging.

What I'm trying to figure out is next steps, for 11th & 12th grade. I think we'll have to avoid the AP Calc etc but I know nothing about these math classes listed in terms of which are harder than others, which are a total wash out etc.  This is the list, any advice gratefully received!

calculus with applications
multivariable calc
intro to statistics
quantative literacy
linear algebra
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In my understanding

Multivariable calc, and linear algebra are for kids who have passed BC calc and continued from there.

Quantittive literacy is for kids who might have squeaked through Algebra 2, barely, and need a 4th gredit

So, Calc with applications, and intro to stats are what you want.  I'd also think about intro to stats and then AP stats as a combo, if that's an option.  I've never seen an MCPS high school that didn't offer AP Stats.[/quote]

See my point above about Quant Literacy. It isn't a course solely designed for kids who squeaked through Alg 2. It has good material. Yes, it does provide a math credit that isn't as difficult as statistics or calculus (either on-level or AP).  But this is important material that many kids haven't been exposed to. My DC enjoyed it quite a bit, esp. the unit on the stock market, DC also hated making a budget, but understood the value of "earn more than you spend" at the end of the day. I feel DC really learned from it. I strongly support this class as a 2nd math in senior year. 
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