Getting ahead in Maths and Physics

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In summary, the speaker went through a phase of struggling in Math and Science classes during their MS/9th grade year. However, in 10th grade they discovered a love for Math and Physics and began studying and excelling in those subjects. They even started helping their girlfriend with AP Calculus homework. Despite this, they are still in HS Geometry and find it boring. They are wondering if it's possible for them to jump ahead to PreCalc/Calc next year or if it's too late to catch up. The responder suggests exploring deeper into their current subjects and possibly joining a math Olympiad team for enjoyment and challenge.
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I spent most of my MS/9th grade year failing Math and Science classes, I thought I was the worst at those subjects. However during the 10th grade I figured out that I actually love Math and Physics, so I started reading, and studying, and before I knew it, I was plowing through Calc and Physics Textbooks and helping my girlfriend (Who is in AP Calculus at the time) with her homework, but I am still in HS Geometry, and that I find that class very boring. Is it possible for me to jump up to PreCalc/Calc next year? or is it too late for me to get ahead in math.

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You could instead try to get a deeper understanding of the subjects you are in already. Maybe look into if your school have a math Olympiad team and you will find enjoyment in solving hard problems from those.

Thread should be in the academic advice subforum also I believe.
 

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