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[bhobba]

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Out here in Aus, those interested in math do the equivalent of your Calculus BC in year 10 and 11. In year 12, they do 4 university subjects such as Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus and Probability and Statistics.

What is going on in the US? I know that the average US HS does not have as advanced a math syllabus as we do in Australia, but schools like Phillips Exeter are beyond what even our best schools offer. They are the students you expect to go to UCSD, not the average HS student. Or am I missing something?

Thanks
Bill

 

[PeroK]

I'm shocked that anyone would believe anything on that news channel.

 

[BillTre]

In the 1970s, my public high school had calculus courses and I believe a year beyond that. Taking the courses was a decision made about when entering HS since there were different class sequences to enter into. I even had some friends who were able to take courses at local colleges.

However, it turns out I went to a good high school in a wealthy area, and it was well funded. There is a lot of variability in the quality of US high schools. Areas where people don't have a lot of interest or respect for learning math are not going to support such courses (which will have an expense).

 

[bhobba]

I'm shocked that anyone would believe anything on that news channel.

We get US Fox News here, too.

I know what you mean.

I mostly watch for comic relief and say, "Pass the popcorn."

Thanks
Bill

 

[bhobba]

In the 1970s, my public high school had calculus courses and I believe a year beyond that. Taking the courses was a decision made about when entering HS since there were different class sequences to enter into.

Here, it's the same sequence, but what is done in 7, 8, 9, 10 is accelerated a bit, so it's done in 7, 8, 9.

Like the US, not all schools offer it. Mostly it's what you call the 'good' HS's.

Thanks
Bill