<p>All of the algebra classes I’ve taken so far focus on the plug-and-chug aspect, which is fine. However, I’d like to learn more about the principles behind it (i.e. the point of algebra). Which class would cover this, or begin to? I can take classes at CC if I need to.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance ^_^*</p>
<p>Unless you go to a particularly wonderful school, all high school math classes are plug-and-chug. Maybe not geometry in some cases, but everything else is.
Just take the next logical level of math. For the most part, if you want to learn the more theoretical stuff you have to do that on your own.</p>
<p>Algebra I > Geometry > Algebra II > Trigonometry (usually combined with one of the others) > Pre-Calculus > Calculus I </p>
<p>The community college might have additional math courses like discrete math or stats that you might find interesting.</p>
<p>AP Calc AB and BC usually do what you’re asking</p>
<p>AoPS online classes. They are <em>very</em> theoretical/proof-laden, and also have difficult problems.</p>
<p>Algebra 3 Class:
<a href=“http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/School/courseinfo.php?course_id=algebra3[/url]”>http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/School/courseinfo.php?course_id=algebra3</a></p>
<p>Algebra 3 consists of Algebra 2 + non-trig Precalculus. </p>
<p>I would also recommend the calculus class as well (once you’re ready) as it’s highly proof-based and has very challenging problems. The questions you’re likely to see in an AP course (and definitely on the AP exam) are plug-and-chug.</p>
<p>@halcyonheather Trigonometry is usually part of precalculus.</p>
<p>mapletree7: Sorry Halcyonheather said that.</p>
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Basically. Maybe even try some computer science classes if offered by your school (was less plug and chug when I remember taking it).</p>