I’m very excited. I’m tired of working for McDonalds. I will be going to school for physics, and hopefully I will get a well paying and fun job!
Just need a math placement test which I’m nervous about.
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Are you studying for the placement test?
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Yes I am. I hope I do well.
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Thats good. Good luck.
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It’s just so they know what math class I should start with
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I know. But the better you do the less time you will waste
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Good luck! 15characters
I’ll do my best!
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Wow, congrats!!!
That’s awesome. Best of luck to ya!
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Thank you!!!
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Does anyone know what’s on math placement tests so I can review?
Do you know what’s on the math placement test so I can review them?
I started at intermediate algebra. It goes algebra, trig, geometry, pre cal, and calc, etc.
They also have college algebra and business calculus.
I regret not taking physics. I was scared and didn’t really need it at the time. I regret not being better at calculus.
I regret a lot of things but cannot change the past.
I took all the math including linear and diff eq.
They also have conceptual physics too besides the engineering based calculus series.
I’m sure your community college has resources. It’s best to prep a bit since you don’t want to start at the bottom or test too high and not be prepared. It happens.
In fact, when I tried applying to WGU (online school), I had to retake calculus because it’s been like 10 + years. They make you retake it past 5 years I guess.
I used to be a community college tutor and mainly did math and economics.
When I took the placement test years ago, it also tested English skills. I tested at remedial English. I don’t regret it. I got an A in it. It was really easy for me.
I then took Honors English at the college level and got a B. It was harder and I didn’t study like I should have. I was still learning how to learn.
Anyways, good luck.
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I think physics is harder than math in a lot of ways.
I did math for a bit before I got sick. It was hard for me still.
It’s best to have a strong passion and number sense and skills.
I like how physics explains the world and has applications.
This is probably the one they use. My advice for the placement test is to not do too much advance prep. Just a few practice questions from each category to refresh your memory. The point of the test is to figure out which classes will be important for you to take, to give you the best chance at success in higher level classes. No matter which class you start out in, you will end up in the same place eventually. There is no award for getting there first.
Also, did you look into your local vocational rehab office? They might be able to give you a scholarship if you need. There are also some other scholarships specifically for people with mental illness trying to return to the work force. I can look those up for you. Hang on a tick.
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Good luck! I hope you do well!
Mathematics is the language of physics, if you want to be good at physics, you have to be good at maths, even though not vice versa.
College level mathematics typically starts with Pre-Cal, although students with a strong math background already may go straight towards Calculus. Together with Linear Algebra. After you have solidified your position in understanding Calculus and Linear Algebra, you may go on taking Ordinary Differential Equations, then Partial Differential Equations, which are extremely crucial to the study of Physics, along with some Analysis (Real and Complex). Another branches within Pure Mathematics, including maybe Abstract Algebra, are not very relevant to Physics, as Physics is a more applied subject than Mathematics. Theoretical Physics is more of math-concentrated, as it is the application of Mathematics in a physical setting.
Regarding your math placement test, I suggest that you reach out to your community college to figure out what content will be included into the test. Don’t be overly nervous about it, as people have said, the placement test is not a competition, they just want to figure out what level of mathematics you are at, that’s it. If you are relatively strong, you may take higher-level courses right away. If you are relatively “weak,” then they will ask you to take some relatively less challenging courses to start with. This is in your best interests.
If you make me to guess, I guess they will exam you on perhaps arithmetics, or elementary-level calculus. Don’t be nervous about maths, if you become a physicist in the future, you will deal with maths everyday.
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Good luck!
I did a similar part time course and it helped a lot to go into higher ed