Math mavens, what's your recommendation?

homerdog
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 17:05:13 +0000

“And yes, he probably won’t major in math or engineeering, but a friend who teaches at the college level said he should always have those math skills in his back pocket if he’s interested in economics or political science. Apparently, the math courses that are required for kids interested in econ sometimes weeds them out. I’d hate for him to limit his options.”

I think you’re misunderstanding. If your S wants to be an econ major, then he will just take the math classes he needs when he gets to college for that major. Taking BC, then MV, and then AP Stats doesn’t limit him in any way at all. These are the classes he will take in high school. He’s obviously a strong math student. When he gets to college, he will take whatever quantitative classes are needed for his major.