<p>I am a freshman taking Honors Geometry (stupid proof tables lol). Now, what I want to do is take Honors Algebra 2 in the summer so I can take Pre-Calc next year. I want to be a step ahead because the career I want requires a lot of math, so It thought it could be quite helpful. I love mathematics, and being a step ahead would be sometime I would love. But there are two problems:</p>
<p>1.) Its during the summer so I have a very limited time (I could start learning now, but you know what I mean)
2.) Its only a summer program and I have to pay $500 for it (the school doesn't want to pay for it.)</p>
<p>Should I do it or not? I am very determined and I know I want to do this; but the price of the summer course is what makes me reconsider (I am determined, so the time limit doesn't bother me too much.) Is it worth the price? What you do think?</p>
<p>The school had an old way of doing it where you could just take a test instead of taking a whole course over the summer, but they did away with that about 6 years ago (I liked the old way better)</p>
<p>I would greatly appreciate your opinions guys!</p>
<p>If you can continue doing good in an even more advanced math class then i’d say go for it! Your going to get all the information that you would learn but can get an extra level more advanced. It sounds like a really good opportunity! Im not sure how your financial situation is but it sounds worth it as its a great and uncommon chance to get ahead.</p>
<p>What are the time commitments? If you are going to study something during the summer, you might as well either do some part-time work or study another subject. </p>
<p>I did this exact thing my Freshman summer, I live in FL so I was able to take it for free via FLVS, this class was essentially a Pre-calculus lite and made my sophomore year in Pre-calc honors very easy. I also consider myself a math person and it was not hard to finish the Algebra 2 course over the summer, I took English 2 honors concurrently so just taking the Algebra class should be easily doable.</p>
<p>If you look at my threads I’m basically doing the same thing, haha. Are you me? I also am a freshman in geometry who loves math and wants a career in it, lol.</p>
<p>If you take the summer program then you can probably take more math-related AP’s (I have to skip something to take AP Calc BC), and assuming you pass the tests then that means one less college course to take…</p>
<p>If I were you I’d start now, maybe not formal learning but you should try to learn some of the simple skills and be sure you still remember everything from Algebra 1. I’m doing Khan Academy right now, I’m planning on getting a textbook soon though. </p>
<p>Although, my situation is a bit different, because the class I’m skipping is AlgII/trig, and I don’t have the complete foundation for trig yet. My plan is to finish Algebra II/trig this school year and start doing precalc online over summer so I don’t have to worry about falling behind. </p>
<p>Probably my only other suggestion would be to take the time to really learn the material instead of just trying to pass. (You’re probably already doing most of this…)</p>
<p>So, yes, I would take it. Also, if you want to message me to talk about it, feel free</p>
<p>I agree with @DogsandMath23 and the other responders. However, I would look at other ways to take this class. Our local Community College offers it as an Evening Course in the summer (something like 6-9 pm 2-3 nights a week, and then there is that pesky homework that also takes time), which could open up your summer days. Community College courses can be taken concurrently with high school, and in our state are no charge (i.e. FREE!) to high school students. There are even on-line courses available through community colleges, and anyplace (any community college) in the state is fair game for this program, so you could sign up for the on-line and convenient on-line course offered by a community college hundreds of miles away, if they have a good class and a good schedule. You have to get the approvals from your school, apply to the community college, take a placement test, and sign up. Nothing hard, but allowing 6 or more weeks would be prudent as it is time-consuming. This accelerated Math path will allow you to take calculus-based science in your later years of high school. I encourage it; but I also encourage you to learn the material.</p>
<p>Look up “concurrent enrollment” in your High school policy and procedure “Student Handbook” or ask a guidance counselor to find out all the juicy details.</p>