Which Is Better for a High School Freshman: Math Analysis or Pre-Calculus?

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For a high school freshman completing Algebra and Trigonometry with a B+, the discussion centers on whether to choose Math Analysis or Pre-Calculus as the next math course. Math Analysis is characterized as an accelerated course that prepares students for IB/AP Calculus, while Pre-Calculus serves as a prerequisite for standard high school calculus. The consensus suggests that Math Analysis is the preferable option, as it has a higher prerequisite level and is essential for advanced calculus courses like Calculus BC. Students considering engineering majors are encouraged to take Math Analysis if they are prepared to engage with a more challenging curriculum.
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High school freshman soon to be completed Algebra and Trig (B+), what's the next best choice? Math Analysis or pre-cal?
 
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What exactly is math analysis? Can you provide us with a course description?
 
Yeah, what is Math Analysis. Give us a course description. What country do you live in?
 
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Here is a link to Math Analysis for Loudoun County, VA.

http://cmsweb1.loudoun.k12.va.us/50930428113614/lib/50930428113614/High%20School%20POS%202006-07.pdf

Are these tough maths classes really good to take in high school for engineering major?
 
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they both cover prerequisites to calculus, seems hard to tell which to take.
 
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math analysis prepares student for IB/AP calculus, while pre-calculus is prereq. for standard high school calculus. Therefore, it's an accelerated calculus class - that is my understanding.
 
Yes, it looks from that PDF like "math analysis" is the better course. It has a slightly higher prerequisite than pre-cal and is itself the prerequisite to the superior calculus BC course.
 
I think as long as you are willing to work slightly harder (which I bet you are), then you should take the "math analysis" course.
 

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