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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]

A few things:  Not all schools offer all courses; for example, magnet and IB schools might have courses other high schools do not.  My school has Multivariable, but not Linear Algebra.  What is said about Quantitative Literacy is pretty much correct.  It is a neat course and has real-life content that all students would benefit from.  However, the majority of students who take QL have had a history of weakness in math, whether from issues with basic skills, poor work habits, or attendance issues.

Given the initial post about a rising 10th grader who is not a natural math kid and needs extra help to keep up, I recommend that the student NOT take Honors Pre-Calculus.  The Honors version of Pre-Calculus is the most difficult of the Honors versions of other math courses.  For example, the gap between on-level Pre-Calculus and Honors Pre-Calculus is greater than the gap between on-level Algebra 2 and Honors Algebra 2.  Without knowing more (and every student is unique and complex), a good path might be...

If they had success in on-level Pre-Calculus and they like math/interested in STEM, a good path might be...

11th grade Calculus with Applications (honors) and possibly AP Calculus AB if they were getting "A's" in on-level Pre-Calc
12th grade Intro to Statistics (honors) or AP Statistics

If they had success in on-level Pre-Calculus, but they are just tired of "algebra" work...

11th grade Intro to Statistics (honors)
12th grade AP Statistics (if successful in the prior course) or Quantitative Literacy

If they weren't successful in On-Level Pre-Calculus...

11th grade Intro to Statistics (honors; unfortunately, even if a student could go to 11th  grade Quantitative Literacy, they would run out of courses for 12th grade)
12th grade Quantitative Literacy

Again, every student is an individual.  Definitely speak with the counselor, but contacting the math resource teacher might be helpful as well.[/quote]

OP here. Thank you, all this is immensely helpful.[/quote]

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