<p>i have seen a lot of people get like 710 Math IC scores and like 780 Math IIC? is this normal, or is Math IC harder to get a high score. so would a 710 Math IC be comparable to about a 780 IIC? Explanations??</p>
<p>the math 2 has super high grades, then again that makes it less impressive.</p>
<p>i think 780 math 2 is GREAT, but a 710 math 1 is actually really good too, check a percentile chart, GENERALLY, higher % is better in comparision i suppose</p>
<p>The actual math in the Math I is easier. I think it only goes up to Algebra 2 or something like that. However, the curve on Math I is viscious; you can't miss any if you want to get a 800 or something like that.</p>
<p>However, the Math II includes trig, some pre-calc, probability/statistics, limits, etc. but has an incredibly lenient curve. So, if you've learned the material on the Math II test, it makes sense to take that one. I've heard that getting a really good score on the Math I is hard, yet the content isn't that hard. Silly/careless mistakes just really kill you.</p>
<p>So will colleges consider my 740 IIC over my 710 IC? or sort of look at them together? Also, how is a 710IC for competitive schools?</p>
<p>"check a percentile chart, GENERALLY, higher % is better in comparision i suppose"</p>
<p>No, because you're taking the Math I against weaker students. I'd rather place in the top 80% of the best Math students than the top 95% of the weaker ones.</p>
<p>Math 1 is only Alg & Geom -- no Alg II. Adcoms only care about the score, not the %..</p>
<p>btw: UC's will no longer accept Math 1.</p>
<p>They differ not in difficulty but in subject matter. I places more emphasis on plane geometry, less on solid geometry, and has no limits at all. I think there are some other differences, but that's the main thing. Just because II has limits doesn't mean it's harder. The limits question is always the same; you don't need to know anything about limits, actually, to do the problem. Factor numerator and denominator, cancel common factor then plug in.</p>
<p>Even if you haven't taken the recommended classes to take the II, adept math students should be able to do well on it by reading a prep book like Kaplan or PR. The II has a much easier curve (ie it's much easier to get an 800), for what it's worth. To get an 800 on the I you pretty much need to answer every question correctly.</p>
<p>Check with your specific college as to which you can/should take. If you're still in doubt, ask on that college's forum, or better yet, sak the college itself.</p>