Should I take Pre-Calculus or Introduction to Statics next year?

Hiya.


I cannot decide.


I suck at word problems, but I suck at math in general.


And I really suck at word problems, I usually skip them over.


I barely manage to pass Alg. 2 with a C-. And I think I'm currently failing it right now. I also barely managed to pass Algebra 1 in 8th grade with a C-, but I also want to be a doctor.


Thanks!

Should I take Pre-Calculus or Introduction to Statics next year?
Here's the good news. Doctor's don't use complicated math, so don't ever worry about that. The bad news is you've got to get some good grades to get into college. Talk with your counselor about the best choices for getting into a four year university. Also, find out when your teacher offers extra help and GO (every day if you have to). Stick it out and you'll get into college. That being said, meet with your counselor often over the rest of your high school time. The more you go see them, the more they take you seriously. Keep studying, you'll get there. You probably don't suck at Math, you just haven't had a good teacher, teach you the right way. Don't give up.





*Note: Tell your counselor you want to retake Alg 2. Teachers can be overruled. With math, the thing is, you can't go onto the next level if you haven't mastered your current level. Remember that in class. You need to understand today's math to do tomorrow's. Don't leave school without understanding the HW.
Reply:If you want to be a doctor, then there is no other option other than the pre calc and calculus route. The reason for this is that all upper division science courses (chemistry and bio included) require knowledge of calculus. Statistics is good for people going into business or psychology or something like that. Heavy science majors will all require calculus. But if you barely passed on a c-, then I would almost recommend retaking alg. 2, remember, no calculus means no medical school, guaranteed.





Hope that helps.

roses