<p>I did. Thank you. What grade are you?</p>
<p>hey anyone else a new Lower here???
im really confused about all the different math courses at Exeter (100s, 200s, 310, 311…)
seems like 200s really focus on geometry and 310 is more like advanced functions - is 200s a necessary prerequisite for 310/311 (the course catalogue was really vague about it)? I am currently taking Pre-calc at my school and im in this awkward position where i already learned stuff from 311 but know nothing about some of the concepts introduced in 200s (…linear motion? median-median line?)</p>
<p>Also, would u recommend an incoming student taking one of the transition courses?</p>
<p>take a look at Transition 4 Mathematics (MATTR4). It sounds like it would fit you.</p>
<p>Right now my head is spinning with picking the courses. Being homeschooled, I’ve never had to do this before. I’m going in a a prep.</p>
<p>So riddle me this: When the course of study booklet says that I can’t take more than 6 credits worth of courses, then how can I take Language, Science, Math, an Elective worth one credit, English and P.E and still take the mandatory Health class the gives 1/3 credit per term? It adds up to 6 1/3 creds. But I want to take computer science in one term and religion for the other two so that I can get rid of them and take music as my elective next year. Help?</p>
<p>DeterminedDude:</p>
<p>i think its 5 credits worth of courses + P.E. + Health + Music(optional) , not sure though…double-check!!</p>
<p>P.E. doesn’t count in the 5 course total. And you can take music (if you mean band or an ensemble) over and above. And all preps take health as an “overage” if you will.</p>
<p>So, for example, my kid (also homeschooled by the way–you guys should talk :)), will take all of the stuff you mentioned (well probably not computer science) plus band or orchestra and music lessons, for a total of six credits. </p>
<p>That’s my read anyway. It’s all clearer when you get access to Blackboard.</p>
<p>Thanks you guys!</p>
<p>But what about music courses like MUS 200 that have lessons as part of the class? I assumed that son would have to use that as his elective since it will meet four times a week. Wouldn’t that give him 5 2/3 credit since MUS 200 is a full credit course? He knows he wants to take this class.</p>
<p>He’s pretty disappointed that it looks as though he won’t be able to do both band and chorus since they rehearse at the same time on Thursdays. The only way would be if he were able to make the Concert Choir (not likely as a prep?) which meets during the day, but wouldn’t that eat up one of his electives, shoving out a possible history course? Looks like it’ll be Glee for the first year. </p>
<p>I don’t want him to overextend himself, especially his first year. I guess he’ll have to speak to his advisor about it. Dramat and the Shakespeare Society are going to be very tempting to him, but there are only so many hours in the day. But if he’s not involved in sports, he should be able to devote a bit more to music and theatre? </p>
<p>Not sure what he’s going to decide. He hasn’t been more specific than, “I want to sample a bunch of things my first year and find out what I love the most.” </p>
<p>Sounds like a plan to me.</p>
<p>somnusc: you should have been sent a math placement test. Take it. They will place you in the right course. I remember I thought I should’ve been placed in 400’s but I actually got placed in the 200’s… and it was challenging. Also, for anyone coming in as a prep or a lower, the highest class they can be placed in is T3X. Which is a fast-paced 3-term course that covers from the first book to 411. I know a guy who is extremely intense at math and he couldn’t do anything about taking something above T3X.</p>
<p>DeterminedDude: Have you been given the course worksheet yet? They should help a LOT. I also remember having to audit two music courses because of the 6 credit rule… -_-</p>
<p>somnusc: I believe every new student is placed in a transition course for at least their first term. The math placement tests do a reasonably good job figuring out what you know and don’t know. Transitions courses also place you with just new students so that you can all figure out the Harkness approach to Math rather than throw you in with returning students that have been using the Harkness approach for some time. Keep in mind that there is quite a bit of movement up and down in Math courses the first few weeks of the term. Teachers and administrators work very hard to figure out which class makes the most sense for each student. You aren’t going to be left in an elementary course if you already know the material. They aren’t going to lock you into a higher level math class if you are getting crushed.</p>
<p>Exeter’s approach is a little different than my son’s experience in middle school. Algebra and Geometry where taught as very distinct non-overlapping courses. Several students took both courses at the same time. At Exeter, the various problem solving approaches build on one another. You might see the same problem in Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and Calculus, but the emphasis would be on solving the problem using different methodology/techniques/tools. In this context, think you can see why it is important to make sure you have all the building blocks before moving to the next course level. </p>
<p>Very much a problem based teaching approach. The only text for math courses are problem sets published by Exeter. A lesson in the text might include 12 - 15 story problems. The basic level class will cover 6 to 8 of the more basis problems for homework. The more advanced class will cover the same material, but will be assigned 10 to 12 of the more difficult problems. The pace of the class also varies. For example, for Algebra 2 (Math 3) the material is covered in three terms in the advanced class, 4 terms in the basic class. The math texts are available in pdf format on the Exeter website under Academics / Departments / Mathematics / Teaching Materials. I believe the placement tests include problems taken nearly directly from the texts.</p>
<p>Exeter students, please correct any misrepresentations I’ve made here.</p>
<p>guys, many thanks, this is really useful info.
Specifically though - what background is necessary to be comfortably challenged in 22T in the fall as a prep ? My kid’s background is different from what Exeter123 has described - no official year of geometry, but plenty of analytical geometry integrated into 2 years of algebra. TIA .</p>
<p>Well, you really shouldn’t make yourself fit the Exeter curriculum. Let the Exeter curriculum fit you for your first year. If it’s too easy, then think about moving up. If it’s too hard, think about moving down. Don’t cram just for the placement.
[I’m planning to skip two terms of math over the summer… That’s always an option]</p>
<p>You shouldn’t worry too much about this – they’ll work it out via the placement tests and your kid’s comfort level in class and on exams next Fall. Suggest you have your kid take a look at the Math 2 text on the Exeter website noted earlier to see how many of the problems they understand so that you get comfortable with the material covered. Strong analytical geometry background will certainly help. Might be the right path for them to take the 22T course(???), but skip 310 / 320 covering trig and logs when they get to that level. Not something to worry about at this early stage.</p>
<p>I was already planning on taking an Algebra2 class over the summer. Will they be able to place me in a different math class at the beginning of the year?</p>
<p>Does Exeter have a Facebook group for each class?</p>
<p>OK, another question if I may.
I got conflictling information while at the revisit, and from the catalog.
Is junior studies 110 taken instead of english in the fall, or in addition to English? the 120/130 course numbering for english suggests that they are winter/spring term courses, but the catalog does not actually say that.
thank you in advance</p>
<p>The prep sequence is Jr Studies, English 120, English 130</p>
<p>There is no English 110 (Junior Studies takes its place).</p>
<p>@urbanflop: each class as in year, right? Well. I know that '13, '12, '11, AND '10 have them. If you’re coming in as a prep and there is no '14 group, create one yourself! ^^</p>
<p>I just got my Exeter email! When do you find out your adviser?</p>
<p>Your adviser will send you an e-mail.</p>