math I or math II?

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<p>reviewing posts here, it seems the consensus is that the math I is easier but the curve is harder. and if you have taken advanced math ,math II might be the better test
my son is trying to decide which one take... his gc told him to take I, i'm leaning towards math II. any opinions?</p>

<p>his math courses:
9th geometry
10th, Honors level: pre-calc, trig, accelerated algebra
11th, Honors level: diff calc, int calc</p>

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<p>definitely math II.
I’m an 11th grader in pre cal now and on my first practice test (without any studying) i made a 640. I’m not by any means good at math either.</p>

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<p>Keep in mind that the average math II score is a 670, however.</p>

4

<p>would the sparksnote practice tests be good to take to determine which he would do better on? if they are reasonable close to the real thing he could try both and then decide.</p>

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<p>I would definitely go with Math II. If he wants to take practice tests to see which he is better at, he should take the official CB ones.</p>

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<p>I am signed up to take Math I. I took honors geometry 9th and am in 10th currently talking honors Algebra II/Trig. My math teacher said to take Math I because the topics covered on Math II include precalculus. I havent have precalculus.</p>

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<p>Whats a good Math II score for schools like Emory, JHU, BC, and Duke?</p>

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<p>I would say 700+, more likely 750+. Because the curve is so lenient, getting a 700+ isn’t that hard if you’re good at math and you’ve had all the necessary math classes.</p>

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<p>I have a 97 in precalc and I am not taking Math II. I can do most, if not all, of the problems. But the whole time limit thing.</p>

<p>Have your son take both and see what one they can do better on. If he’s in calc, he can, more than likely, take Math II and do really well.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the help. I havent studied at all, but i will start very soon as well as doing a few practice tests. A friend of mine told me its easier than the SAT math in his opinion, yet he only got a 770 on Math II where as he got a 800 on SAT reasoning math</p>

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<p>The questions definitely aren’t easier than SAT I math questions, but the curve makes it easier for some people.</p>

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<p>Many colleges prefer Math II (and in some cases, don’t accept Math I).
If he has already taken precalc, then go for it.</p>

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<p>Honestly, take Math II. In my opinion, there are a few critical reasons why:

  1. As has been stated a thousand times, the curve is sooo much more lenient on Math II.
  2. If you’ve taken precalc, why not demonstrate to colleges the full extent of your learning? You will know the majority of the material, and CCers live in some fantasy world where almost everyone gets an 800 lol. Regardless of the test, a 700+ is excellent.
  3. A 770 on Math II shows more mathematical prowess to colleges than an 800 on Math I. If you can decode all of the problems and get in the 700 range, just do what you would do with any other SAT test: study what you don’t know! I have problems with sequences and series, so I buffed up on those again. I also need more vector knowledge. </p>

<p>But in all seriousness, unless you are in Algebra 2 during your junior year, take Math 2!</p>

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<p>I am going to and i am now reviewing some things from algebra 2 so i can be refreshed, like logarithims and natural logs. As well as properties of exponents. Hopefully i can break 650-680.</p>

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<p>personally, i’d almost definitely do math 2. As was said earlier, some colleges prefer/require it, and it has a way easier curve. The problems are a little bit harder, but I think the main reason not to take it would be if you hadn’t covered a lot of the material, which your son clearly has.</p>

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<p>People say that a TI-89 really helps cover up any weaknesses you might have.</p>