Should I take AP Calculus?

KMassam
Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:25:58 +0000

Hello, I am a junior right now and we are selecting our courses for next year this week. My question is, would it be worthwhile to take AP Calculus? I am currently in AP Statistics, which is technically my fourth math credit (the last one I need to graduate). At my school, half of the school year is Honors Calculus, then the other half is AP Calculus. I was wondering if it would be a good decision to take these two classes. I come from an alright math background (91 in Honors Geometry, 95 in Honors Alg 2, 90 in Honors Precalculus), but am not sure if the rigor of Calculus will be too overwhelming for me. In addition to those classes I would be in AP English Lit, Dual Enrollment Psychology and Physics, Honors German IV, Internship, and Advanced Drawing & Painting. The Precalculus class at my school is known to be pretty rigorous (also, the teacher doesn’t teach very well and doesn’t help struggling students) but I’ve heard from others that they love the Calculus teacher, even though the content is harder. Would it be better to take AP Government and an easy elective than Calc? Hope to hear back soon! Thanks!