Anonymous
11/17/2025 12:49
Subject: Retaking lower level math for higher grade?
Anonymous wrote:My kid is currently in calc BC but got a bad grade in precalc. Is there any reason why kid can’t retake the precalc this summer to replace the grade?
I know it seems silly but it’s really tanking his GPA.
This is a lesson in not waiting a year to deal with a time-sensitive issue.
Anonymous
11/17/2025 12:48
Subject: Retaking lower level math for higher grade?
Anonymous wrote:The reason not to do it is that it seems pathetic. Obviously they passed. Colleges will look more favorably on the “bad” grade with the good BC grade and appreciate the growth. A retake of the class AFTER BC will get all
Sorts of side eye and may even automatically send your kids application to the no pile.
Absolute nonsense. Retaking a class and getting a higher grade obviously shows growth, if it's even visible at all after regrade replacement.
Anonymous
11/17/2025 07:05
Subject: Retaking lower level math for higher grade?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Students retake:
They want to relearn material before going into a higher level class next school year, not necessarily because a "B" is bad
If it's math, relearn or refresh math content before taking/retaking SAT. It can help if reviewing Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, and even Pre-calc.
Don't be too quick to assume why a student is retaking
The OP stated that the kid is already taking Calc BC currently. Also if wanting to learn material for SAT, you just prep for the SAT, you don’t retake a class for a new grade.
Yes you can retake a math class if you have a lower grade AND review math at same time!