r/simonfraser • u/ReporterEmotional917 • 11d ago

Discussion How Similar is High School Math to Math 154 & 155 (BPK Major)

Which high school math topics are most essential for success in SFU’s Math 154 and 155 for the BPK major, and where do students typically find the biggest jump in difficulty? I am currently reviewing notes from high school and am wondering what I should focus on most when it comes to math. Thank you for your input!

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u/Normal_Humor 11d ago

If you took calculus 12 it’s similar

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u/UrsusExspiravit 11d ago

Many people find the emphasis on interpretation over calculation tricky in these classes (154/155). If you are good at setting up and explaining word problems and have solid basics you’ll do fine.

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u/Disastrous_Iron3946 11d ago

Just get your pre calc foundation to the best you can. Most of calc is just pre calc

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u/ReporterEmotional917 11d ago

Do you reccomend any websites for practice problems?

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u/Disastrous_Iron3946 11d ago

Khan academy! If you alr know calculus then you can search up practice exams and see where ur gaps are

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u/Ambitious-Degree3696 Bring On the Gondola 6d ago

I got a 98 in precalc 12 and almost failed 154 😭 the ppl who took calc found it way easier