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

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For high school freshmen completing Algebra and Trigonometry, Math Analysis is the superior choice over Pre-Calculus. Math Analysis prepares students for IB/AP Calculus and serves as a prerequisite for advanced Calculus BC, while Pre-Calculus is only a prerequisite for standard high school Calculus. The course is designed for students willing to engage in a more rigorous curriculum, making it ideal for those pursuing engineering majors.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Algebra and Trigonometry concepts
  • Familiarity with the structure of high school mathematics courses
  • Knowledge of IB/AP Calculus requirements
  • Awareness of the differences between Math Analysis and Pre-Calculus
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the curriculum and requirements for IB/AP Calculus
  • Explore the specific topics covered in Math Analysis courses
  • Investigate the benefits of taking advanced math courses for engineering majors
  • Review the Loudoun County, VA Math Analysis course description for detailed insights
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High school students, parents, and educators seeking guidance on math course selection for college readiness, particularly those interested in engineering or advanced mathematics.

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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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