<p>I have one "slot" free in December, and could take it then...
Do any of the top schools actually require math 2? (My friend seems to think so but I can't find any proof).
I got a good grade in my IB HL Mathematics course, but I don't think I'll be able to master some of the syllabus adequately enough to handle it confidently on test day (I barely used a calculator until now), and get a good enough score.
Should I just take World History or Literature a month from now? ( I will definitely be taking biology-m, french and italian in addition to the fourth test)...I think I could definitely do better in World History.</p>
<p>I'm thinking of doing pre-med by the way..</p>
<p>Thanks in advance - it's really helpful to have other people's thoughts on the subject. =)</p>
<p>I’m pretty sure for pre-med that Math 2 (higher levels of math) is very important. Either way, math and science tends to blend.</p>
<p>If you can’t handle the calculator like a pro you’ll be at somewhat of a disadvantage - I use mine very actively graphing all kinds of crazy equations, and it SURE helps. I save a lot of time using it and some programs I have installed on it actively - like solving equations, logarithms, finding sequences+sums really quick. </p>
<p>I wouldn’t take it.</p>
<p>lolilaughed (heh): I’ve taken advanced mathematics courses at school… could that fill the gap?</p>
<p>Kernbons: Yeah. I actually still have trouble graphing/setting a window. The calculator scares me more than anything else.</p>
<p>That’s true but for simple things like logarithms/seq and sum, they can be easily learned with the help of google. Also, your calculator has a Solver which is easily learned as well.</p>
<p>The only thing that might even have a learning curve is the Graphing… or writing programs with TI-Basic (but you can still download other people’s if you don’t want to customize your own).</p>
<p>After all, the SAT Math isn’t about showing them your excellence in math - it is about taking every shortcut available 
For each 20s you save by graphing an equation instead of plugging it algebra-style, you get more time to knock down those few who can’t be solved using calculator programs :)</p>
<p>Knowing how to graph functions will help you with at least 10 questions on the M Level II.</p>
<p>Considering I have what, one day left? I doubt I’ll be able to learn how to use the calculator that well… I’ve spent a good week practising but my “moves” are nowhere near natural and I might have memory blocks under pressure :</p>
<p>):</p>
<p>^ Learning how to use Solver is a matter of looking up on google…it’s not very hard…</p>
<p>Graphing is not either…just learn what functions do what and use it on a few practice problems.</p>
<p>I know it’s not difficult. But that isn’t the question. I can do these actions to some extent already, but I can’t do them particularly quickly or effectively, and I doubt a day of pratice will make much difference, realistically speaking.</p>
<p>IndiaRubber, I was in the same situation as you are in now. First time I took math2, I didn’t use my graphing calculator for anything. There was a question on determinants, for example, and it didn’t occur to me to just do it on the calculator. I didn’t do that well.</p>
<p>After doing a few practice tests with full use of my calculator, I’m a lot more comfortable now. I think you could learn it in a day or two…</p>
<p>Really? :</p>
<p>I’m just worried I won’t get a competitive enough score, and be stuck with it when I could perhaps better handle something like World History a month from now.</p>
<p>I also have limited access to studying material (especially since sparknotes won’t work - argh!). I’m ploughing through the calculator manual as we speak.</p>
<p>I don’t know.</p>
<p>Ehh. I’m taking it. If I do poorly, I’ll cancel the scores/retake it in December!</p>