Math 1a, 1b, 53... again! :)

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<p>okay. i know this has been posted a lot in the past couple of days, but im still not satisfied. i took calc ab and bc and got 4's on both. and the two classes were IB so i learned a few extra things (matrices, vectors in 2d and 3d, complex number, etc.). There were a few things i did not understand completely in bc - sequences and series, and a few other things. i think i survived mainly because of the highschoolness of the class and curves, etc. my question is, which of the three should i take - 1a, 1b, or 53. ive been getting various responses. that 1b is the hardest of them all and has a killer curve. that 1a is very very easy. that 53 is easier than 1b and that in 53 you do not use very much from 1b. so which one? which one is harder and being that i got a 4 on ab and bc and missed out on some bc concepts, can i conceivably get an A in 53? which should i take first? would starting with 1a be a waste of time? </p>

<p>i also need to take into consideration that ill be taking two semesters of math. any of your input, experiences, references is very much appreciated!!</p>

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<p>i am in the same position as you are, i got a 5 in AB and BC....but i didn't take those extra classes, and im still a little bit unsure about some of the material, but since im trying for HAAS, ive decided to move back to 1A ....which would be the only math class ill take.....so its easy....as for you, if your going to take 2 semesters, i would suggest either choosing 1A or 53....because 1B would be a hard class with its curve. If you feel confident then take 53...if not...then start at 1A...its an easy A....ok that's my thought.</p>

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<p>um how is the curve for 1b</p>

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<p>Same problem here- 1b or 53? So any recommendations guys? I'm a physical science major and it seems like the only class that requires 1b as a prereq. is physics 7a/7b... but how 1b do i really need for it anyway? And, again, how important is that i understand the 1b material before i take 53? thanks.</p>

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<p>i'm currently signed up for 1b but u guys are making it sound like death... hmm maybe i should reconsider 1a?</p>