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Christian
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Passing PreCalculus College Math?
I will soon be attending Anne Arundel Community College, pursuing an associates in biology. Unfortunately, I am unable to start my science classes due to my math placement, so i'm instructed to take additional math. As someone that isn't well versed in math, how could I best be prepared to pass college precalculus?
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Andrew Au
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The math placement test is a very good tool in accessing students’ math skills.
Based on my understanding of your description, you may need to go back to review your course materials in Algebra I and Algebra II to strengthen your foundation in mathematics. In college, the remedial math classes are basically Algebra I and Algebra II in high school. You should not avoid them but take them seriously. After successfully completing the remedial math courses, you should be in a good position to tackle College Algebra and Trigonometry, the prerequisite for Calculus.
Based on my understanding of your description, you may need to go back to review your course materials in Algebra I and Algebra II to strengthen your foundation in mathematics. In college, the remedial math classes are basically Algebra I and Algebra II in high school. You should not avoid them but take them seriously. After successfully completing the remedial math courses, you should be in a good position to tackle College Algebra and Trigonometry, the prerequisite for Calculus.