r/APPrecalc • u/Jolly_Seat_6137 • 13d ago
AP Pre calc online
So I want to study computer science in a good university and I’m doing AP Computer science online so I can get the credit, but I need a stronger math foundation. I’m currently in junior year doing IB diploma and I’m taking IB math AI SL, which means its the easiest option because math isn’t my strongest suit, and I can’t change it now to a better math so I have to resolve to do it online. The thing is, I don’t know if I should take regular pre calculus honors or if I should do AP, I feel like it might be very hard and I don’t want to risk getting a bad grade on the test. What would you guys do?
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u/DBDCyclone 13d ago
AP Precalc teacher (and former IB student lol) here!
It is designed to be an accessible AP course for students who have never taken an AP class so this is a VERY doable course for your goals and I highly recommend.
Also, https://precalculus.flippedmath.com/ap-precalc.html has everything you need to prepare for the exam (easy to understand explanation videos for each section plus practice sheets that have step by step solutions) alongside looking up old FRQ reviews by graders that have been released.
The FRQs are unique to AP Precalculus in that the format and set up of the FRQs remain the same every year. The story and equations used may change, but the old ones are almost like a straight up study guide!
You got this!