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Professor of Mathematics & Statistics, Retired
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Angelica Apr 03, 2025 960 views

As a female high school senior intending on majoring in applied mathematics with a concentration in actuarial science, what obstacles can I expect in the classroom and job market, and what steps would best prepare me for a future as an actuary??

I am a high school senior graduating in May, and I am enrolled at Westfield State University for the 2025 Fall semester. I am confident in my major selection, but I am interested in professional insight.

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Miri Apr 03, 2025 520 views

How to manage a double major at Cal?

I'm a high school senior who was recently accepted to Berkeley. My goal is to graduate with two degrees in four years: a B.S. in Atmospheric Sciences, and a B.S. (B.A. if possible) in Physics. Can anyone who has double majored at Berkeley give tips on managing coursework?

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Tammy Apr 04, 2025 1550 views

What are some good math apps that can help me UNDERSTAND what I'm doing? I will likely be taking a statistical class.

Context: Math is my absolute worst subject. It stopped me from going to a 4-year out of high school (fear of failure). I have to take one math class despite my already 2 transferred classes from my other tech, and I'm only doing a 2-year program.

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Beckham Apr 02, 2025 1144 views

What do I need to do to get into statistics. I just am really wondering what type I want to get into. How can I figure out what would be the best specific field in statistics for me, what is the difference between an actuary and an actuarial scientist and how and why does that fit into statistics ?

#Spring25
I just want it to be enjoyable. Sports analyzing catches my eye. However, I realize that is a very hard field to get into as a whole but still.

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Jenisha Apr 05, 2025 2045 views

Is memorization important in engineering?

I'd consider math my best subject, but if it's been a while since I've done a specific type of problem, I usually have to reteach myself. Is this normal? I'm currently a senior in high school taking Pre-Calc, and I get 100% on all my assignments and tests. However, if I were given a problem...

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Zicong Mar 16, 2025 626 views

Should I take both Ap physics 1 and Ap physics C next year, what's the different?

Next year is my senior year

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Cindy Mar 10, 2025 1059 views

How can I be able to get elevated in Math?

I am in 7th grade standard math right now, and I really want to get into Algebra 1 next year for math, are there any resources to help me learn pre-algebra/8th grade math?

There is a summer placement test for this so are there any recommendations for textbooks, or resources

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Jose AlcantarJimenez Mar 07, 2025 3396 views

Hello dear professors, my name is Jose what do I need to do for prepare my major/ career? Want to do architect

What do I need to do now to be prepared for college?

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Baixin Mar 07, 2025 5656 views

What skills does a math teacher have? Mathematical knowledge? Teaching ability?

I wanted to determine what skills are essential for a math teacher that would help me in my career path.

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Sam Feb 25, 2025 1575 views

How do I get started with getting into Astronomy or Programming?

What should I do to get started on learning about Programming or Astronomy? what schools should I look into? what should I do beforehand to set me up for success?

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Ryan Jan 08, 2025 1126 views

I am considering getting into engineering, I am in 10th grade but my grades aren't the best. I am good at trade math questions but not very good at geometry, I enjoy working with my hands and currently taking my second year of welding.

How can I improve in math, and what resources should I be using to become successful in engineering

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S. Jan 06, 2025 5787 views

Is a Mathematics degree enough for entry level positions in Finance?

I am currently obtaining my associate's degree and have decided that mathematics is the best option because of it's versatility. My goal is to work in investment banking, so I know I will need a bachelor's degree. I have no desire to get a Master's degree. Will that effect my chances? What...

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Hannah Jan 03, 2025 1680 views

How should I proceed along the lines of my math classes?

Hello! I have a question! I am currently taking honors Precalculus as a sophomore and next year I want to go to standard stat because I don't want to feel overwhelmed, and I plan to take another AP class in an unrelated subject. My math teacher is telling me to go to AP Calculus AB then do AP...

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curtis Dec 12, 2024 526 views

how will i be successful in college studying aeronautical engineering?

what,how,why will i be successful in college studying aeronautical engineering,

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Thiago Nov 25, 2024 1326 views

How do I have a good career in Maths?

I love mostly performing calculation

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david Nov 25, 2024 1753 views

which career if you like computer and maths?

like comp and math

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CareerVillage Office Hours Nov 22, 2024 2914 views

How to become an adjunct professor?

Lend your expertise: what does it take to become an adjunct professor?

Note: Given the growing interest in the education field, we're inviting our experienced professionals to share their knowledge.

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Rosalina Nov 22, 2024 861 views

My age is 14, what is a good book for math?

my age is 14 what is a books good for me like maths?

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Vivian Nov 18, 2024 975 views

help me with this ?

so I just go out of school and I am trying to look for a test to see how smart I am how can I do that I am not really great at math and I need help and its kinda hard to study when there is a lot of talking in my class and I just need help and if you can help me that would be great and I really...

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Benedict Nov 17, 2024 870 views

How can i build up my carrer?

how can i grow in my education

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smith Nov 07, 2024 947 views

What is best career for a mathematician?

I love mathematics

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Amber Oct 30, 2024 683 views

can i learn coding if i am not good in math?

can i learn coding if i am not good in math?

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Stany Oct 28, 2024 864 views

What are some common skills for a math/physics based career?

What are some skills that someone could learn and improve to better work for a career in something mathematics related? or possibly something related to engineering and physics based.

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Zeus Oct 28, 2024 1816 views

What free online resources are there to self-study calculus/physics/engineering?

I'm looking for online resources that I can use to self-study STEM, sites with additional courses would also be appreciated.

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Sam Oct 19, 2024 3054 views

What are the best sources to learn maths?

best sources to learn maths?

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David Oct 17, 2024 1315 views

How can I decide on fully committing to a career in electrical engineering?

Im a junior in high school and im still undecisive in what i want to major in. However, ive been thinking about electrical engineering because it involves math which is my strongest subject.

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Nevaeh Oct 15, 2024 1658 views

why cant I understand math ?

why i cant understand math ?

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Zoe Oct 14, 2024 1459 views

can i learn programming if i am not good enough in math?

can i learn programming if i am not good enough in math?

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Miriam Oct 10, 2024 1304 views

How can I best learn from a youtube channel to learn math from scratch?

i want best youtube channel to learn math from scratch?

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Atasee Oct 09, 2024 1119 views

How to become an architect when I am bad at math?

Especially Algebra 1, I'm in eighth grade and I want to become a real estate architect (designing homes, etc). Do you have any tips on how to become better at math? Also, what courses would I need in high school for this career path?