<p>The Bio strong students I’m thinking of do just fine in Chem - generally A students. Granted this is high school Chem, but nonetheless, the math required there doesn’t stymie them. Perhaps it’s because it’s a more “real” math to them (generally doing conversions) vs abstract math.</p>
<p>Unless they are pre-med (doubtful), they wouldn’t need an A in Calc if they have to take it.</p>
<p>I can’t speak for URoc, but I know at the U where I was a Physics major, we Physics (or Engineers, or Math, etc) majors had to take a tougher Calc class than the “other” majors.</p>
<p>I know the theory of multiple intelligences is controversial, but those naturalists are out there. I’ve seen them. It may be just a talent they have rather than a separate group of intelligence, but anyone who has taught Bio (not my field BTW) or worked with those who have for any length of time will know there are just those special students who thrive in their field. They’re usually kids who start their own fieldwork as soon as they can walk. They’ll come up to you as a pre-schooler and ask why two plants of the same variety are different. You’ll look at the plants and tell them there is no difference - they’re the same plant. Then they’ll point all the differences they see out to you and ask you their question again. These aren’t run of the mill Bio students. Ditto all of that for History kids, but they may need to learn to read first.</p>
<p>They’re out there. They aren’t run of the mill students, but they’re out there. It’s great if they get colleges to recognize and support them so they aren’t relegated to lower level schools which often don’t have the level of research these kids are able to do in their field. The concepts in math that they actually need are not a problem for them. The actual calculations can often be done via computer in today’s age. SAT math? That can be a whole different deal. Perhaps they could do better. Perhaps not. It’s hard to tell. It’s certainly not their passion nor talent and it doesn’t affect what they are truly good at.</p>