<p>I was wondering if it is worth it to skip geometry to get more advanced math classes in high school. From what others have been telling me, Algebra II is needed to understand the higher level math classes such as Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus. Currently, the advanced math class in my grade is Algebra I, which I am currently taking now. </p>
<p>I've heard that geometry doesn't really have much important information to know for higher math classes, but there is geometry on the ACT. </p>
<p>Would skipping geometry be a bad decision in getting a good score on the ACT? </p>
<p>It probably depends on how strong you currently are in math and how much geometry you already know. Theres alot that you wont use in higher math levels and other more important things that will be re-taught. So taking geometry would probably help, but you could survive without it.</p>
<p>There are some ACT geometry questions of varying difficulty, you can try to see if you know how to do them, if not you should do practice for it.</p>
<p>I just recently started studying geometry because the Algebra I class I’m taking is really easy and basically a review of Pre-Algebra. There is a testing system that my school has in early spring that can allow for students to skip, so I only have until then to study enough to skip geometry. </p>
<p>Would cramming so much learning in such little time be harmful?</p>
<p>Personally, I don’t think there were many important concepts in geometry: just know the properties of angles/parallel lines and special triangles. I suppose some of the stuff on circles, sectors, and tangent lines are important, but they never come up again.</p>
<p>There’s definitely a lot of geometry on the ACT. Geometry is also part of calculus as you need geometry to understand trig. You shouldn’t skip it.</p>
<p>What do you mean by skipping geometry? If you mean “never learn geometry,” then of course you shouldn’t do that. If you mean “learn geometry without taking the class,” I don’t see a problem as long as you’re capable of learning the material on your own. Would your school allow you to do this? Usually geometry is a prerequisite either for Algebra II or pre-calculus, depending on how your school orders these classes.</p>
<p>Would skipping geometry allow you to take more advanced math classes by the end of your senior year?</p>
You shouldn’t skip geometry and never take it again. It’s important to grasp Algebra II, Pre-Calculus and Calculus. It’s also important on the ACT and SAT and most colleges want to see that you took a rigorous math curriculum. Some even specify geometry.
If you mean learning it by yourself and going on Khan Academy, that’s fine but your school may not accept that method and prohibit you from taking more advanced classes.
Predictably enough from my avatar, I’m going to argue in favor of at least one year of Geometry.
Life’s more than standardized tests (even if geometry weren’t all over a lot of them.
Geometry is the study of the shapes that make up our planet. It’s also, very importantly but NOT on standardized tests, the study of reasoning and logical proof.
Take Geometry. It’s one of my most favorite courses, both to teach and to experience.
It’s part of what will make you an educated adult some day, when all this nonsense about test scores is a distant memory?
I skipped geometry the summer of 8th grade, but had to take an exam for credit. As long as you study all the material it’s fine, but some things from geometry and a few algebra skills like simplifying radicals should be learned prior to taking algebra 2. It’s not an entirely useless class, since proofs are required for some of the more advanced math courses in college. Not knowing how to do this will hurt you. I skipped because of how bored I was in my algebra 1 class. If you are doing this to look smart don’t skip. I wanted to feel challenged so I did.
I don’t know what state you are in, but if there is a chance you may want to apply to the University of California system, you need to have a Geometry course (or an Integrated Math sequence that included geometry) on your transcript. Self-studying does not count unless your school awards credit and a grade by exam. Other math courses, even if more advanced, cannot substitute for geometry for the UC system (and maybe CSUs, I’m not sure).
@Ynotgo I agree with your post. I didn’t even know some schools just let kids skip classes without being tested over the material. In Texas, you need geometry credit to graduate. That credit has to be verified by a district exam, CBE, or a full course approved by the state. If OP is asking if he/she should self-study and then be tested over the material then it’s fine. I had to study my butt off the whole summer though and made a 91. If you make lower than an 85 I wouldn’t advise skipping. An 80 is okay if you plan on taking regular.
@halcyonheather I’m sorry, I wasn’t being very specific in my question. There’s a test in early spring at my school to determine whether or not students can qualify to skip geometry. If students pass this test, they will earn the high school credit for geometry and be able to move on to Algebra II.
@topaz1116 I’m currently in eigth grade in Michigan. But what about the proofs? Aren’t those in the ACT? @Ynotgo If I were to skip geometry, then I would take Algebra II in my high school freshman year.
Apparently, if I pass the exam to skip Geometry, I don’t have a choice to cancel skipping it. I would have to go on to Algebra II in ninth grade. @Hamlon This is what I worry about, because the passing score to skip a class is around 75%.
I also worry that if I teach it myself, I won’t get as much practice and may be confused with some topics.
@bjkmom The reason why I’m trying to skip Geometry is because I’ll have more AP math classes in the future, but I don’t know if AP classes are really worth skipping geometry.
There are no proofs in the ACT, its all multiple choice (though you may need to identify how triangles are congruent or similar, such as congruent by SAS congruence)
Honestly, if your able to pass by self studying, your probably good enough to handle Algebra II. Some of the more necessary concepts like trig will be reviewed in Algebra II and Pre-calc
I think it would be a great opportunity to skip out of geometry, getting an extra year more advanced in math is quite significant. Its better to skip sooner, so you would skip over an easier class. Which is why passing up on the test and regretting it would be worse, as you would have to skip Algebra II to get the extra AP math class you were planning for.