Should I take Algebra 2 or Geometry first?

 

Math help!

So I've received multiple questions from individuals who are planning out their course load and trying to determine whether to take Geometry or Algebra 2 after completing Algebra 1. It's an understandable question, so in this article I'll take a look at the arguments for both routes, but the short answer is either way is fine. Now let's take a look at the reasons for each route...

 

A Short History (and a little about test preparedness)

Parents, chances are pretty good that you took courses in the order of Algebra 1, Geometry, and then Algebra 2. You probably also only had to take 3 math courses in high school, and there was probably very little integration of geometry into your algebra curriculum. Since students were required to take the ACT or SAT (and usually with little to no prep work), it made more sense for students to take geometry before algebra 2 for test purposes so that they had at least seen some geometry before they took the test.

But things have...

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Math Worksheets, Videos and Resources

Math. The sheer word can strike terror in the hearts of parents and students alike. I’ve been tutoring math for 13 years, and the number of technology tools to help students learn math has grown exponentially. For those times when you need some extra support, here is my top collection of resources for more practice and help (I am not paid for any of these recommendations):

 


 

WORSKHEETS

Sometimes all that’s needed is some extra practice. Here are some websites that can allow you to create or locate free worksheets:

 

www.kutasoftware.com

Free, pre-created worksheets for every primary concept pre-algebra through calculus.

  

www.math-drills.com 

While not as extensive as Kuta Software, Math-Drills still has a robust number of math worksheets available. 

 

www.effortlessmath.com

A collection of math worksheets, practice problems and videos for Algebra 1, Algebra 2, the PSAT and the SAT

 

www.softschools.com

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