Placement Assessment Help: Quiz Prep for Next Year's School Class Selection

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A quiz is scheduled to determine class placement for the next school year, with specific math problems presented for help. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding the material rather than just knowing answers, as students may need different pacing in their classes. It emphasizes that students who struggle with math should consider starting in a slower class to build a solid foundation. The conversation reassures that taking remedial courses is acceptable and beneficial for long-term success, especially in subjects like physics that require strong math skills. Ultimately, the focus is on ensuring students are placed in classes that match their current abilities to avoid future difficulties.
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tomarrow i have to take a quiz that determines what class i take next year in school. i have the answers to these problems but i don't know how to get all of them any help?

1. 2/3x + 1/2= 5/2

2. if 1/8 of a number is 12, then 1/4 of a number is?

3.if 3x+2=7x+5y, then x equals?

4. simplify (r2s4)^3/4 ?

5. the slope of a line x+2y=6 is?

6.simplify a/a^2-9 + 2/a+3 ?
 
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Hi tyrizzle! Welcome to PF! :smile:

Sorry, but maths obviously isn't your thing …

Some students find questions like this easy, and they can go into a "fast" class where things aren't explained so much.

Other students need a "slower" class, where the teacher has time to go over things more carefully.

Students in the "slower" class should eventually reach the same level, but a student who wrongly goes into the "fast" class won't.

To do good physics, you need a good background in maths. Now is the time to get it, and it's best not to get into a class that will cause you a lot of extra work and worry, and will pull all your grades down. :smile:
 
tyrizzle,
Don't worry about starting low. You have 4 years. Taking a couple of remedial math courses is no big deal. In a year, you'll be taking Calculus, so don't worry about it.
Steve
 
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