Welcome to the first issue of Math Tips Daily - the free eZine to offer tips and tricks for students to survive and excel in math.
Today's topic is how to select various math courses commonly offered at high school and college.
Mathematics courses should be systematically taken. For example, a Calculus course should not be taken before a Pre-Calculus course because the concepts in a Calculus course depend on ideals developed in a Pre-Calculus course. It is like the analogy that you need to learn how to walk before you can run.
The mathematics courses begin with the most basic courses such as basic algebra and go to advanced course such as Calculus.
* Pre-Algebra: A basic algebra course is a mathematics course dealing with basic algebra principles and basic algebra problems. It is a course where the foundations of mathematics are built so one can proceed to higher mathematics courses
* Algebra 1 course is the next mathematics course that comes after a basic algebra course. This course deals with algebraic principles and an introduction of statistics, probability and pre-trigonometry ideals. Factoring concepts such as the completing the square technique are introduced in Algebra I.
* Algebra 2: Once the concepts in Algebra I course are mastered the student can move on to being introduced to concepts in an Algebra II course. An Algebra II course discusses principles such as more algebraic simplification techniques and how to solve and simplify polynomial expressions. An Algebra II course involves a mix of mathematics principles such as geometry, algebra, statistics and trigonometry principles. It behaves like a bridge between basic mathematics skills and advanced ones. It is crucial to master the principles in this course so few difficulties are encountered in courses such as trigonometry or Pre-Calculus.
* Trigonometry: The next mathematics course, after an Algebra II, is Trigonometry. A trigonometry course deals with principles based on algebra and geometry ideals. It is the most important course to learn for anyone aspiring to learn higher mathematics.
* Pre-Calculus: The mathematics course that comes after a trigonometry course is a Pre-Calculus course. A Pre-Calculus course is an introduction to ideals that are needed to assist anyone pursuing learning of Calculus. A Pre-Calculus course deals with concepts such as the development of functions and complex algebraic ideals such as solving formulas dealing with trigonometric principles. Being able to master a Pre-Calculus course makes the transition to a Calculus course much smoother and without a considerable amount of difficulties or struggles.
* Calculus: The mathematics course that comes after a Pre-Calculus course is a Calculus course. A Calculus course deals with advanced principles that are developed from simple principles such as the slope of an equation. The derivative of a function is the most important concept in Calculus because every concept in Calculus revolves around understanding derivatives.
* Beyond: Higher mathematics courses such as Linear Algebra come after a Calculus course.
Geometry course could also come after Algebra 1 course, which deals with the size, shape, and relative position of figures and with properties of space, mostly in 2D.
There you have most of the math courses offered for non-math majors.
That should do it for today.
Keep it up with your study. "See" you tomorrow.
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