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Help to find the easiest college freshman math course?

Yo, math is not my strong suit and transitioning to college seems intimidating. I'd like to know about the colleges offering the less challenging freshman math courses. Your suggestions would mean a lot!

a year ago

Hi there,

First off, it's totally fine to feel intimidated by math or by the transition to college. You're not alone. As you're deciding on a math course, you may want to consider a math course that is relevant to your major or possible future career. This way, you'll likely find the material more interesting and applicable to your future, which can be a great motivator.

To name a few general courses, many colleges offer "Math for the Liberal Arts" or "Quantitative Literacy" which are usually designed to teach practical life skills and critical thinking rather than traditional textbook equations. Also, "College Algebra" or "Introduction to Statistics" are typically seen as less strenuous math courses.

However, make sure to check out the syllabus or talk to students who have taken the class before you make a final decision, as difficulty can often be subjective and vary depending on who's teaching the course.

Lastly, don't neglect the resources available to you! From office hours and study groups, to tutoring centers and online resources, there's plenty of support available to help you succeed in math in college.

Hope this helps, and best of luck with your transition to college!

a year ago

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