Course Selection for Math & Computer Science

Math sequence

The flow chart below [[FORTHCOMING]] shows the sequence of math courses at Hotchkiss. Most students are recommended for the next course in the sequence, but your math teacher – in consultation with the head of department – might have alternate recommendations. Note that transitions between the 300- and 400-level courses, as well as those between higher levels, require the approval of the head of the math department. Please email Ms. Dixon Moon directly if you would like to take a course that your math teacher does not recommend.

Students in MA120Y or MA150Y who have geometry credit from their previous school will enroll in a 300-level course (MA320Y or MA350Y). If you have questions about whether you have geometry credit, please ask the head of the department.

Summer study

The Math and  Computer Science Department generally supports summer acceleration in math only at the 100-300 levels. 

For current MA120 and MA150 students: We will continue to allow current students in MA120 or MA150 to study MA250 over the summer to attempt to place out of MA250. If you are a current student enrolled in MA120 or MA150 and you would like to study MA250 (Geometry) over the summer in order to take the condition exam next fall to attempt to skip MA250, please contact Ms. Dixon Moon.

For current MA350 or MA380 students who are Upper Mids: We are making an exception this year only for current upper mid students who are currently enrolled in MA350 or MA380. If you would like to study the appropriate level of precalculus and take the condition exam when you return in September to attempt to skip MA450 or MA480, or if you’re considering doing that, please email Ms. Dixon Moon.

For more information, please see the email sent by Ms. Dixon Moon on April 13.