<p>Would it be smart to take the Math 2 subject test and trying to learn the topics by studying or to take Math 1 with all the background knowledge needed and studying?</p>
<p>I would either take the test in June with no precalculus or in november with approximately 2 months of precalculus</p>
<p>Since you'll have to study a lot anyway, take it when you have less to do.</p>
<p>Algebra 2 is basically the same thing as Pre Calculus, except Pre Calculus covers on extra topic on derivatives, which I highly doubt won't be the bulk of the test.</p>
<p>precal doesnt go into derivatives....</p>
<p>Precalculus goes into derivatives, but generally not integrals.</p>
<p>Pre-cal just barely scrapes the surface of derivatives. Also, without pre-cal, he'll miss vital concepts about trig, vectors, polars, and functions that are likely to show up on Math II and that aren't covered in algerba II.</p>
<p>My advice? Forget about Math II; take Math I.</p>
<p>it depends on you as a person. skim through the topics covered in math iic, if you know most of it, take it. if not, you should really take precalc before taking it. a lot of my friends took the test without precalc and aced (800) it.</p>
<p>precal does not go into derivatives</p>
<p>yes it does...I learned the general rules about derivatives in my precalc class about polynomials</p>
<p>derivatives = calculus.. just because you learned about derivatives in your 'pre-calc' class doesn't mean derivatives or differentiation is part of pre-calculus. the only thing pre-calc might cover regarding derivatives would be finding derivatives using lim h->0 f(a+h) - f(a)/h. anyways, i wouldn't take math II if you haven't taken a pre-calculus or math analysis course. take math I and ace it.</p>
<p>what's the hurry? Unless you're a brilliant math student, not having taken pre-calc shouldn't affect your score. But, assuming you will be taking pre-calc junior year, you can study for a good 2 weeks and take math 2 in june, in time for the college application. Even if you screw up, you can always retake it in October which will still be in time for early decision.</p>
<p>that's exactly what I said akitta..we learned the general rule for finding them.</p>
<p>i got a 770 on it 2 months into my Precalc course. it does have a LOT of calc on it.</p>
<p>oh sorry haha</p>
<p>Yea, there's a lot of stuff in there that I remember learning in my Pre-Calc class, but I'm definitely not saying that it'd be impossible to take without that class. I'm sure if you put the time into it, you'd be okay.</p>
<p>Oh, and also, I don't think the two months into Pre-Calc would help that much, because in my class, the first few months were still review from Algebra II. So I think taking it in November would only have the advantage of giving you the summer to study. Other than that, if you're a bright math student, I think you'd be fine taking it in June, after taking a few practice tests, of course, and becoming familiar with the content.</p>
<p>what r you guys talking about.
i swear my pre cal book doesn't have any derivatives on it.
i looked at 4 pre cal books at the bookstore.</p>
<p>na da</p>
<p>to the OP:
yes, 2 months of precal will help alot.
so take it in nov.</p>
<p>"I got a 770 on it 2 months into my Precalc course. it does have a LOT of calc on it."</p>
<p>There are no problems on the math level II test which inherently require knowledge of calculus, although it may help for some.</p>
<p>is a 780 on math 2 a good score without taking precalc at all? just wondering, or should i retake?</p>
<p>To the guy who said "Take Math I":</p>
<p>That is highly not recommended. The math I has barely any curve and is very difficult to get a 750+ in... For now, don't take any SAT IIs... try like in november or sometime there. </p>
<p>780 is fine, don't bother retaking.</p>