<p>I am 17 in running start at my Community College. I just took Intermediate Algebra for summer quarter and got a 3.5, so I'm taking Pre-calculus in the fall, along with Chem Prep and College Strategies. I loved Biology in high school so thought it'd be really cool to be a biology teacher in k-12 public school.
However, I have problems with math! My Int. Alg. teacher was REALLY easy, the tests were only 40% of the grade and she let us do them in groups, im taking her for pre-calc too and with all the tests you get unlimited time and use of all your resources (its online). However, I need calc 1 and maybe calc 2 to get the degree to teach biology and I don't think I'll be prepared at all! I'm so stressed out over calculus, ahh. I'm also excited for Chem Prep but am worried my lack of math skills will get in the way of my success in Chemistry.
Anyone been in a similar situation? Any advice to be successful in Calculus? Do you think I can do well in Chemistry?</p>
<p>If you are concerned that you are not learning, could you take pre-calc with a different instructor?</p>
<p>I perhaps could do that, However I think all the other pre calc classes are full.
Plus I’d be scared I couldn’t pass the class with a harder teacher, I need to take pre calc in the fall so I can take General Chem in the Winter, so maybe I could retake algebra before taking pre calc 2?</p>
<p>Chemistry uses mostly algebra, along with a little bit of logs and exponents, and occasionally some geometry when talking about bond angles and shapes of molecules. Pre-calc and calculus aren’t going to enter into general chem at all.</p>
<p>Don’t be afraid of a math class you haven’t taken. If you’re convinced it will be too hard for you, it will be. Take the class and go to the teacher’s office hours whether you have questions or not. Just listening to other students’ questions is helpful. Also form a study group if you can so you have a chance to ask and answer questions with other students in the class – that’s the best way to learn the material.</p>