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[quote=Anonymous][b][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DCI offers AP precalc for advanced math students in the 10th grade and very advanced math students in the 9th grade. Of that group, 98% received an AP score of 3 or higher. My anecdotal understanding is that most received higher, much higher. This is mostly due to good identification of strong math students and good teaching. These kids will go on to IB math in their 11th and 12th grade years.  [/quote]

Out of curiosity: Is there any particular advantage for being on this fast track, other than for students who aim to major in engineering or math or physics?
And does being on a math fast track help with improving SAT or even the prospect for PSAT/ NMS?
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It can be hard to get to Calc BC if you don’t take pre calc in 10th at a standard public school (where there might not be space). It’s also easier to do well on the IB tests if you have it out of the way.

There’s a high correlation between AP calc test scores and SAT/PSAT scores but the tests have nothing to do with one another. SAT math is a prerequisite for the math you will do in calculus but that’s about it. [/quote]

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