I have another academic question ...
How hard would it be to take statistics and college algebra in the same semester? Yes, I've had these two courses before but I need to retake them. Why? Because better grades will raise my GPA. Plus, I must take Calc I and I need college algebra before I enter (which will be in the Fall 2007)
Or should I just focus on College Algebra in the summer?
I've already taken both of them so I know the work load but I need advice on whether or not I should take two math course in one semester?
My graduation is coming up and I only have four classes left before I can transfer but they all have pre-reqs
Any advice would be appreciated, I don't know what to do .....
2006-12-22 07:26:28 · 7 answers · asked by rosie768 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
I've already spoken to an advisor but I want feedback from those who are in school like myself.
2006-12-22 07:27:20 · update #1
Hmmm, okay maybe I could take Calc I and Statistics in the Fall of 2007? With only one more additional class, I could let them be the only courses I take ?
2006-12-22 08:01:53 · update #2
As has been pointed out and as you are probably aware the homework load from two simultaneous math classes will be ginormous. If you are determined to double book, I would do Stats and Algebra, not Stats and Calc. You should have an easier time understanding the material since you've already been through it once.
If you can stand to loose your summer and you can stay focused while your friends are out of school, taking one of the classes then will be easier.
But before you make a decision, ask yourself why it is so important to improve your GPA. Your (or your parents') aspirations may be set too high. You also need to think of what you could be doing to improve your college application besides homework. Extracurricular activities which you might miss because your nose was in your math books may help you more than raising your GPA a few fractions of a point.
Think it over, talk it over with whomever you can think of, and then think it over some more.
Good luck.
2006-12-22 08:47:20 · answer #1 · answered by Dave P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as the rest of your course load it pretty light, I would say it would be OK to take them both at the same time. Just be aware that you would really, really need to buckle down and study. I'm thinking at least 4 hours (2 for each class) every day. And get into the tutoring sessions. Having someone to talk about the material with will really help you understand what you are doing.
If you feel like you don't have the drive, or just don't want to go to that much trouble, then sure, do college algebra in the summer. If it were me, though, I'd make the commitment to do it now, and free up time in the summer for a break and some time to work.
2006-12-22 07:31:44 · answer #2 · answered by MornGloryHM 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I personally struggled with math all through high school, so the idea of two math classes seems like a lot. When I was in college I had to take Statistics. I'll be honest with you, I had a very hard time with it. I ended up with a C in that class, which I'm actually proud of (since I thought I would fail!). If you are really good at math in general, I don't think 2 would be a problem. If your grip on math is tenuous, I'd say stick with just one so you can focus.
2006-12-22 07:38:43 · answer #3 · answered by MelB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you have had these two courses before, taking both classes is very possible. You could take algebra during the summer but why not enjoy your summer?
Why do you need to take stats? It would be more beneficial to concentrate on and really understand algebra especially if you are going to take calc.
2006-12-22 07:35:32 · answer #4 · answered by Eric 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can go either way, if you take both then good for you you'll get to calc faster. But one can argue that you should take the classes one by one considering the fact that you want to get a higher gpa. And the only way your going to achieve it will be to pour your whole consentration into one subject and not two forms of the same subject to leave you in a state of bewilderment, so thus, setting you up for failure. Think about it, Gamble and Norris it, or take your time (reasonably).
2006-12-22 07:37:45 · answer #5 · answered by Lenneth's true challenge 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Retake college algebra. It will help you not hurt you.
2016-03-29 03:57:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont take them both together.
2006-12-22 07:33:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋