What math classes do I need to take in college?

Most colleges will expect you to complete at minimum algebra, algebra II, and geometry. Some may also require trigonometry or pre-calculus.

Is Algebra in college hard?

College Algebra, like any lower division math course is extremely easy… when you understand it. At this level there is no “easy” and there is no “hard”. There is math that you know (easy) and math that you have yet to learn (hard).

What majors have no math?

Here are popular majors that do not require studying math:

• Foreign language. A foreign language major trains you to communicate fluently in a new language.
• Music.
• Education.
• English literature.
• Philosophy.
• Communications.
• Anthropology.
• Graphic design.

Which college prep math course should I take?

If you have an ACCUPLACER NextGen Arithmetic score of 250 to 264, or a COMPASS Algebra score of 41 to 54, we recommend either College Prep Math 2 (MAT077) or College Prep Statistics (MAT075): College Prep Math 2 (MAT077): This is simply a continuation of College Prep Math 1, taken if you did not complete enough modules during College Prep Math 1.

How hard is it to get into a good math class?

It depends on your major as different majors need different math classes. It also depends on your math placement. Colleges generally offer a math placement test you can take to be put in the appropriate math class based off your current knowledge. Without taking a placement test they’ll probably put you in the lowest math class.

What grade level should you be to take math in college?

However, these standards are very broad and do not specify which mathematical concepts should be taught at which level, so there are still many differences between college and states. For college math, there is no specific course, you should be a freshman, second grade, etc.

Should I take college algebra or calculus?

All else being equal, if you are an average freshman who doesn’t have Math problems, you should probably take College Algebra. It is the most transferable class that counts towards graduation. It would help to know what you have already done. I suggest taking Calculus and Statistics for everyone.