<p>What sort of math background should one have prior to taking the class/AP exam? Is it necessary to have taken calculus?</p>
<p>No, lol. Unless it’s calc based stats. . . but if it’s just AP, you’re all good.</p>
<p>AP Stats is very easy, you’ll never come close to touching calculus in it. I took it with only having taken geometry (which didn’t matter) and algebra (I’m not sure I really used that either). Practice punching numbers into your calculator very quickly and you’ll be good.</p>
<p>I don’t think you really need anything except some Algebra 2. But study your graphing calculator user’s manual. :p</p>
<p>Honestly I didn’t understand half of the class and still got a 5. So, it’s not that bad. Just know how to use the calculator haha and you’ll be golden</p>
<p>You really don’t need any math background besides algebra. Just know how to use your calculator (ti-84!). I took Calc & Stat this year. I didn’t learn anything in my Stat class the whole year. We just talked and doodled and BS’ed the tests. hahaha xD
I self-studied like the week before using PR and got a 3. Pretty happy with that since my college is taking it. :D</p>
<p>Yeah, I was wondering the same thing. Is AP Stat hard?</p>
<p>No, not hard at all. More important than the course content is how well you can use your calculator lol. Memorize what is where in the STAT/DIST menu and remember what to plug in where, you’ll do epic.</p>
<p>My school offers this, and its the only AP math we have (we are an IB school). I’m just wondering if i should take the time to take the class, or self study it. thanks!</p>
<p>^ Take it since it’s not hard at all. Might be a GPA booster for you. ;)</p>