Should I take calculus in college if I took it in high school?

Yes, unless you pass the AP exam for Calculus. Most US colleges do not transfer high school classes without AP testing.

What math do you take in college?

The specific classes required vary by university, but they usually include two semesters of core math classes — typically college algebra and calculus — two semesters of economics classes and two semesters of accounting classes.

Do I have to take Calc 3 in college?

Calc III is the most fun one and is relatively easier than Calc II, it isn’t required for anything but if you really enjoy math and have the space then go for it.

How well are high school students prepared for college calculus?

Here’s some more data. 82\% of the students in the class had a semester or more of calculus in high school, and 73\% had a year or more of calculus in high school. (35\% even had a year of AP Calculus.) By all accounts, this is a group that is well-prepared for college calculus.

Is calculus harder than algebra and arithmetic?

That depends on the student. Those who are going to end up taking several semesters of calculus in college definitely are at a disadvantage if they have difficulty with arithmetic and algebra. On the other hand, those who are unlikely to continue to calculus will not need intense algebra.

Do I need intense algebra to learn calculus?

On the other hand, those who are unlikely to continue to calculus will not need intense algebra. But assuming that a particular student is in that category may end up being a self-fulfilling prophecy.

What percentage of students fail first semester Calculus?

The last time I taught first semester calculus 41\% of the 61 students in the class ended up with grades of C or worse. Here’s some more data. 82\% of the students in the class had a semester or more of calculus in high school, and 73\% had a year or more of calculus in high school. (35\% even had a year of AP Calculus.)