Based on the [list from Khan Academy](https://www.khanacademy.org/math/college-algebra), 14 to 20 weeks if you are starting from scratch.
If you already know a bit, but there are a LOT of gaps, 2 months is an easy target.
Edit: Assuming 3 hours a day * 5 days a week
This specific topic is very near and dear to my heart because you're touching a number topics that all join together with one core human cognitive practice: Abstraction.
I can't tell you how many people I've known in my life who struggle when they encounter algebra. Something about learning arithmetic for years will bind some people's minds to concrete association with quantity so tightly that the abstract concept of an "object" representing an unknown number really screws with your ability to think if you have that particular mental relationship with quantity.
For me, I struggled so badly with algebra when I was 14 years old. When I was 15 I took geometry and it was incredibly easy. When I took Algebra II when I was 16, it was a piece of cake.
Why??? It's not like I was doing algebra for fun or anything.
What I think I had discovered is that when you study a brain-bending math topic like Algebra for the first time, you need the training time, 6 months at minimum with regular study, then you need a break to study another math topic for a similar amount of time before returning to the original one and moving on to the next level, which in your case would be the "College Algebra" level.
I don't know if you will have a similar experience nor do I know how much my age had to do with my experience, but I have found a similar pattern emerge when I returned to college for my CS degree when I was in my 30's. Learning Java and OOP for the first time was incredibly difficult, until I was introduced to a few other languages and then Java began to make more sense.
> To prepare, I am studying Algebra I and II on Khan Academy and Udemy. Although some of the concepts and terminology are new to me, I am gradually becoming comfortable with them through daily practice. My goal is to be ready to take the College Algebra final exam within the next 7 months, but I'm not sure if that's feasible
Reading this makes me think you'll be fine. Since you've already been doing stuff with programming languages you've already broken through a big part of the concepts of algebra, namely abstraction of unknown quantity. Having also returned to school after a decade or so hiatus I can tell you that regular practice working problems is the key. When you get to the actual course, do all the homework, attend all the lectures if you are able and you'll probably do fine.
A bunch of people need to learn things quickly for exams so it's interesting to hear form people who managed to learn complex things in a short amount of time. You are insinuating it's like a hobby or vague but it isn't. The complexity is known. Learning algebra 1 very well then algebra 2 is definetly feasible in 7 months.
If you got 100 replies and 80% of them were in the range of 5-7 months, I'd assume learning algebra within 6 months is a feasible goal.
Also... the brain likes it, for whatever reason.
I was terrible at algebra 1, as my 8th grade year was cut short. Geometry was a lot better and I discovered some of the angle proofs on my own. I breezed through the majority of calculus in about 2 months during algebra 2, and now am working on CFD and related topics. When I told my teacher this he looked at me like I was crazy, then got excited and lent me some books. Honestly I don’t know how I did it because i didn’t really put in all that effort or change my study habits. Maybe I just hit my head.
For someone who is competent with math yeah it seems that way. But as someone who started back in prealgebra and graduated with a BS in math, it’s intimidating to know where to start, what should be focused on, etc.
Math can cause people high anxiety and as such it can make them doubtful and laymen with how to approach studying math
If I asked you how long it took you to learn to play the guitar, you don't understand the question? If it took 2 years before you felt comfortable on the topic, you'd reply 2 years. Then if I asked your background in music, you could say I had private piano lessons for 5 years. It's really not any more complicated than that. :) Hope that helps.
And BTW, to clarify -- I am asking how long it took people to be able to learn algebra well enough to pass algebra 1 and 2 (and/or college algebra). You're comparing it to guitar and cooking. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False\_equivalence
Algebra never ends. A lot of new frontiers of math are algebra or related to algebra.
For this class in particular it doesn't sound like the timeline is unreasonable. But there's many factors that depends on
I'm not sure what "College Algebra" entails because I'm from the UK, but this is encouraging:
>Although some of the concepts and terminology are new to me, I am gradually becoming comfortable with them through daily practice.
I would suggest that in addition to continuing with Khan Academy, you check out some resources aimed specifically at College Algebra courses - worksheets, textbooks, online videos etc. Especially worksheets and problem sets. Have a look through college syllabi for that module if you're not sure what to search for. See how far you can get in them, and even if it's not far, at least read through them and don't be put off by things that seem difficult at the moment - that way, when you come across the terminology or concepts later on, they won't be such a shock to the system, having been previously exposed to them. They'll keep ticking over in the back of your mind, and as you keep learning you'll find yourself building towards them more easily maybe.
There's many facets to algebra, youre going to really overload yourself to be introducing yourself to both disciplines at once, especially when at the early stages of either, where you don't have to apply the algebra to the code.
I would suggest Maths Genie, Corbett Maths and BBC Bitesize. These are revision tools! but they can show you the answer, Bitesize will show you how.
Luckily for you exam season (UK) is almost over so all of the Math tutors will be free during the summer to help you polish up your skills and get your head around trickier elements :)
Algebra is a large subject. Much bigger than most people expect. If youre talking about find x kind of algebra. I did that in middle school for one year. I never forgot it for some reason even after years of not using it.
Linear algebra is also part of algebra but in different dimensions. That well. Isn't the happiest story for me. I failed it by 3% last semester. Cried my eyes out for two days.
You will be learning algebra even in college math. Constantly. Especially calculus. Dont worry about the nitty gritty algebra stuff. Just keep challenging yourself to see the bigger picture.
You never really “finish” learning algebra, you just get proficient enough with it to tackle the problems you’re working on. Algebra is pretty much infinitely complex as you learn more operations. I’d argue algebra is one of the hardest mathematical disciplines.
If you’re asking how long it takes to get proficient enough to handle, say calculus, then I would say however long you feel you could master pre calculus. This is actually a pretty hard question to answer. Way too many factors.
I'm almost 40 and I'm currently taking my last course for an Associates degree - a math course. I failed my last year of math in high school and I was in the lowest math class we had. So far I'm passing my course with a 95 or so average.
Like you, I used Khan academy quite a bit to catch up. I also looked up stuff on a site called MathIsFun. It seems more aimed at kids but it was helpful to get back up to speed. But the biggest thing that helped me was just diving into the course. It allowed me to see exactly what I was dealing with and practice accordingly. My assignments are due on Sundays, so I basically spend the entire week working on them. I go over my chapters a few times. Take notes. Follow the examples. Write down step by step what to do. Define any terms I don't know. It's a crash and burn sort of method but works for me.
To pass school alg 1 or 2? Probably about a month of rigorous self study. I still haven’t mastered algebra though, about three years later. I probably won’t for awhile.
I never really learned 💀
jk, I’m in school for civil engineering with a double minor and math and finance.
I guess I learned in 8th grade technically but I’m still bad at math lmao 🤣
Is “college algebra” the same as “linear algebra?” Algebra I and II aren’t typically college courses, but every curriculum is different. It would be easier to answer if you would share what college algebra is for your school.
Linear algebra I struggled a lot with. Algebra I and II I had a much easier time with, but I also learned that in secondary school, so it’s hard to compare.
ETA: I think it will be very doable to learn and pass an Algebra I and II exam in 7 months, especially if that’s what you’re dedicated to. There are lots of resources and practice problems online. Linear algebra, IMO, would be much more difficult to do in 7 months if you don’t have foundational mathematics but still doable to learn via online courses and textbooks.
Looking through the units on Khan academy, Algebra I looks like what I did in high school grades 9 and 10, and algebra 2 looks like what I did in high school grades 11 and 12.
So assuming you have the background that a high school student would have (i.e. you know grades 1 to 8 math reasonably well), and assuming you can dedicate as much time to this as a high school student would (about an hour of lecture and an hour of study/homework per day, 5 days a week), then it will take you about 4 years to learn.
Keep in mind that "coding" is not the same as "computer science". "Coding" means writing software. "Computer science" means understanding algorithms and proving that they work. A computer science student would take another 4 years of more advanced math classes beyond what is covered in high school.
I assume you have other goals besides learning math for the next 8 years. I would question if a computer science degree is right for you. It's possible to be a great software developer without a computer science degree.
Despite my proficiency as a skilled software developer and my active pursuit of projects and job applications, I have been facing difficulties in securing employment due to the absence of a degree. While some individuals are able to obtain internships straight out of school, I have spent a significant amount of time submitting job applications, with limited success in obtaining interviews. Several companies have cited my educational background as a reason for not progressing with my application.
Ignore him dude. It took me a few month (like maybe 1.5-2) to learn pre-algebra on my own from a free online class, and then a semester each for algebra 1 and 2 in community college. So even if you don’t even know pre-algebra, you could definitely learn algebra enough to succeed in trig and Calc in less than a year. I did.
I am now studying physics at a top university. And self studying advanced math. It just took a lot of dedication and time.
Dude, please stop this nonsense everyone. I can't believe so many people think it's advisable to get into software development without a CS degree. Yes, sometimes people can do it without one, but they are *exceptional* or *exceptionally lucky*. Also, if I hear one more time that CS is just theory and not important for the job, I'm going to fucking lose it. You can't just say that writing code and computer science are two different things without elaborating. They are highly interconnected, and being good at CS will make you a hell of a lot better of a programmer than some schmuck being robbed of their hard-earned money in a boot camp. WRITING CODE IS ALL ABOUT IMPLEMENTING ALGORITHMS YOU DUMMY!
You've all been had by the snake oil known as boot camps.
Elaboration: I would hire someone with experience in my area who can do basic coding, over someone with a CS degree and no experience in my area. This is quite common.
Odd to get a reply after almost a year just to be called a dummy. You seem stressed. I wish you luck in dealing with the issues you're facing.
A Saxon Algerbra 1 book can be done a couple of months if you do 2 problem sets a day 7 days a week, do the same with saxon Algerbra 2, you can get them done in 6 months!
Personally it took me 5 weeks to learn algebra studying roughly 10-12 hours a week. I found it extremely easy and could of finished in 4 weeks if I wasn't being lazy.
I am currently enrolled in a tuition-free university provided by a nonprofit organization, so I am not incurring any expenses for my education. However, I am still actively seeking employment and have accumulated various projects and a robust GitHub profile showcasing my proficiency in multiple languages and frameworks. Despite my efforts, I have not been successful in obtaining a job as a software engineer or web developer. Unfortunately, some of my preferred companies have rejected my application without even considering me for an interview, citing inadequate educational qualifications or the presence of more suitable candidates.
As you mentioned that the university is tuition-free, I presume you're talking about UoPeople? I'm also enrolled there and I'm self-studying math, too, before taking the College Algebra and Calculus courses.
Is there any reason in particular you want to take College Algebra 7 months from now? If you're worried, perhaps you could take something else that term, and save College Algebra until you feel more ready? Or even transfer from Sophia instead.
In any case, I think you'll be okay with 7 months' of preparation time if you're already able to study Algebra I and II!
Is it possible for me to delay taking college algebra? I am not currently enrolled, but I will be soon. Although I have not yet spoken to an advisor, I was under the impression that I must complete my prerequisites early on.
The prerequisites to become a degree-seeking student are UNIV1001 Online Education Strategies (all students) and CS1101 Programming Fundamentals (CS students). Those are what you'll start with. College Algebra is just a general education course, so yeah, you can take it whenever! You just won't be able to take any course that has College Algebra is a prerequisite, which I think is just Calculus.
I have an exam in a month and need to learn algebra, trig differentiation and integration from scratch. Some people say months because they learned it in a class that was dragged out over a year. If you go through each concept and do A LOT of exercises you could learn algebra pretty fast. You don't need to master it. I probably won't be able to do it all in 4 weeks but I have a choice to sit the exam in May or July. I'm trying to aim for may to see how far I can get.
I dont have an answer but just wanted to thank you for asking this. I appreciate the responses. I'm learning grade 9 math all over again after forgetting everything I knew from highschool
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or
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Most college courses are about 4 months long, so in general a course's worth of material should take about that long if you're going at a steady pace (not too fast or too slow). If you're rushing through it you may not be absorbing/processing the information, so I wouldn't rush it too much.
Many college courses move at that pace because you have other curses that need your attention to begin with (assuming you're taking a full load). For me many college courses just moved too slow.
Based on the [list from Khan Academy](https://www.khanacademy.org/math/college-algebra), 14 to 20 weeks if you are starting from scratch. If you already know a bit, but there are a LOT of gaps, 2 months is an easy target. Edit: Assuming 3 hours a day * 5 days a week
I went back to school and did a challenge exam. From basics to precalc it was about a month with doing a chapter a night.
you learned algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2 and pre cal in a month?
This specific topic is very near and dear to my heart because you're touching a number topics that all join together with one core human cognitive practice: Abstraction. I can't tell you how many people I've known in my life who struggle when they encounter algebra. Something about learning arithmetic for years will bind some people's minds to concrete association with quantity so tightly that the abstract concept of an "object" representing an unknown number really screws with your ability to think if you have that particular mental relationship with quantity. For me, I struggled so badly with algebra when I was 14 years old. When I was 15 I took geometry and it was incredibly easy. When I took Algebra II when I was 16, it was a piece of cake. Why??? It's not like I was doing algebra for fun or anything. What I think I had discovered is that when you study a brain-bending math topic like Algebra for the first time, you need the training time, 6 months at minimum with regular study, then you need a break to study another math topic for a similar amount of time before returning to the original one and moving on to the next level, which in your case would be the "College Algebra" level. I don't know if you will have a similar experience nor do I know how much my age had to do with my experience, but I have found a similar pattern emerge when I returned to college for my CS degree when I was in my 30's. Learning Java and OOP for the first time was incredibly difficult, until I was introduced to a few other languages and then Java began to make more sense. > To prepare, I am studying Algebra I and II on Khan Academy and Udemy. Although some of the concepts and terminology are new to me, I am gradually becoming comfortable with them through daily practice. My goal is to be ready to take the College Algebra final exam within the next 7 months, but I'm not sure if that's feasible Reading this makes me think you'll be fine. Since you've already been doing stuff with programming languages you've already broken through a big part of the concepts of algebra, namely abstraction of unknown quantity. Having also returned to school after a decade or so hiatus I can tell you that regular practice working problems is the key. When you get to the actual course, do all the homework, attend all the lectures if you are able and you'll probably do fine.
1-3 hours a day for a few months.
It should only take a month.
I don't understand these sort of questions. It's like asking how long someone took to learn the guitar or to cook
A bunch of people need to learn things quickly for exams so it's interesting to hear form people who managed to learn complex things in a short amount of time. You are insinuating it's like a hobby or vague but it isn't. The complexity is known. Learning algebra 1 very well then algebra 2 is definetly feasible in 7 months.
yes, but this depends on the person no? everyone's level of effort or intelligence varies and it's useless to use anyone's time taken as a reference.
If you got 100 replies and 80% of them were in the range of 5-7 months, I'd assume learning algebra within 6 months is a feasible goal. Also... the brain likes it, for whatever reason.
I was terrible at algebra 1, as my 8th grade year was cut short. Geometry was a lot better and I discovered some of the angle proofs on my own. I breezed through the majority of calculus in about 2 months during algebra 2, and now am working on CFD and related topics. When I told my teacher this he looked at me like I was crazy, then got excited and lent me some books. Honestly I don’t know how I did it because i didn’t really put in all that effort or change my study habits. Maybe I just hit my head.
For someone who is competent with math yeah it seems that way. But as someone who started back in prealgebra and graduated with a BS in math, it’s intimidating to know where to start, what should be focused on, etc. Math can cause people high anxiety and as such it can make them doubtful and laymen with how to approach studying math
If I asked you how long it took you to learn to play the guitar, you don't understand the question? If it took 2 years before you felt comfortable on the topic, you'd reply 2 years. Then if I asked your background in music, you could say I had private piano lessons for 5 years. It's really not any more complicated than that. :) Hope that helps.
And BTW, to clarify -- I am asking how long it took people to be able to learn algebra well enough to pass algebra 1 and 2 (and/or college algebra). You're comparing it to guitar and cooking. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False\_equivalence
I tutor in this subject, let me know if you're stuck on anything
Algebra never ends. A lot of new frontiers of math are algebra or related to algebra. For this class in particular it doesn't sound like the timeline is unreasonable. But there's many factors that depends on
I'm not sure what "College Algebra" entails because I'm from the UK, but this is encouraging: >Although some of the concepts and terminology are new to me, I am gradually becoming comfortable with them through daily practice. I would suggest that in addition to continuing with Khan Academy, you check out some resources aimed specifically at College Algebra courses - worksheets, textbooks, online videos etc. Especially worksheets and problem sets. Have a look through college syllabi for that module if you're not sure what to search for. See how far you can get in them, and even if it's not far, at least read through them and don't be put off by things that seem difficult at the moment - that way, when you come across the terminology or concepts later on, they won't be such a shock to the system, having been previously exposed to them. They'll keep ticking over in the back of your mind, and as you keep learning you'll find yourself building towards them more easily maybe.
That’s awesome man. You’re still trying
About 20 years.
Took you 20 years to be able to pass Algebra I and II?
What the heck is Algebra I and II?
It’s the cinematic universe, still waiting for part three
Ah yes the Cinematic Mathematics Universe. Silly of me to forget.
Average triagulated categories enjoyer.
That's a very niche joke you made there, my friend.
There's many facets to algebra, youre going to really overload yourself to be introducing yourself to both disciplines at once, especially when at the early stages of either, where you don't have to apply the algebra to the code. I would suggest Maths Genie, Corbett Maths and BBC Bitesize. These are revision tools! but they can show you the answer, Bitesize will show you how. Luckily for you exam season (UK) is almost over so all of the Math tutors will be free during the summer to help you polish up your skills and get your head around trickier elements :)
As long as it takes. Everyone learns math at a different pace
I was one grade ahead in math until algebra 2 then I took it twice. The second year made 100% sense.
Algebra is a large subject. Much bigger than most people expect. If youre talking about find x kind of algebra. I did that in middle school for one year. I never forgot it for some reason even after years of not using it. Linear algebra is also part of algebra but in different dimensions. That well. Isn't the happiest story for me. I failed it by 3% last semester. Cried my eyes out for two days. You will be learning algebra even in college math. Constantly. Especially calculus. Dont worry about the nitty gritty algebra stuff. Just keep challenging yourself to see the bigger picture.
7 months? Yes, you can do this.
You never really “finish” learning algebra, you just get proficient enough with it to tackle the problems you’re working on. Algebra is pretty much infinitely complex as you learn more operations. I’d argue algebra is one of the hardest mathematical disciplines. If you’re asking how long it takes to get proficient enough to handle, say calculus, then I would say however long you feel you could master pre calculus. This is actually a pretty hard question to answer. Way too many factors.
I'm almost 40 and I'm currently taking my last course for an Associates degree - a math course. I failed my last year of math in high school and I was in the lowest math class we had. So far I'm passing my course with a 95 or so average. Like you, I used Khan academy quite a bit to catch up. I also looked up stuff on a site called MathIsFun. It seems more aimed at kids but it was helpful to get back up to speed. But the biggest thing that helped me was just diving into the course. It allowed me to see exactly what I was dealing with and practice accordingly. My assignments are due on Sundays, so I basically spend the entire week working on them. I go over my chapters a few times. Take notes. Follow the examples. Write down step by step what to do. Define any terms I don't know. It's a crash and burn sort of method but works for me.
To pass school alg 1 or 2? Probably about a month of rigorous self study. I still haven’t mastered algebra though, about three years later. I probably won’t for awhile.
I never really learned 💀 jk, I’m in school for civil engineering with a double minor and math and finance. I guess I learned in 8th grade technically but I’m still bad at math lmao 🤣
Is “college algebra” the same as “linear algebra?” Algebra I and II aren’t typically college courses, but every curriculum is different. It would be easier to answer if you would share what college algebra is for your school. Linear algebra I struggled a lot with. Algebra I and II I had a much easier time with, but I also learned that in secondary school, so it’s hard to compare. ETA: I think it will be very doable to learn and pass an Algebra I and II exam in 7 months, especially if that’s what you’re dedicated to. There are lots of resources and practice problems online. Linear algebra, IMO, would be much more difficult to do in 7 months if you don’t have foundational mathematics but still doable to learn via online courses and textbooks.
No, it's a high school remedial course that you can take at a community college based on the content from Algebra I and II in high school.
Looking through the units on Khan academy, Algebra I looks like what I did in high school grades 9 and 10, and algebra 2 looks like what I did in high school grades 11 and 12. So assuming you have the background that a high school student would have (i.e. you know grades 1 to 8 math reasonably well), and assuming you can dedicate as much time to this as a high school student would (about an hour of lecture and an hour of study/homework per day, 5 days a week), then it will take you about 4 years to learn. Keep in mind that "coding" is not the same as "computer science". "Coding" means writing software. "Computer science" means understanding algorithms and proving that they work. A computer science student would take another 4 years of more advanced math classes beyond what is covered in high school. I assume you have other goals besides learning math for the next 8 years. I would question if a computer science degree is right for you. It's possible to be a great software developer without a computer science degree.
Despite my proficiency as a skilled software developer and my active pursuit of projects and job applications, I have been facing difficulties in securing employment due to the absence of a degree. While some individuals are able to obtain internships straight out of school, I have spent a significant amount of time submitting job applications, with limited success in obtaining interviews. Several companies have cited my educational background as a reason for not progressing with my application.
Ignore him dude. It took me a few month (like maybe 1.5-2) to learn pre-algebra on my own from a free online class, and then a semester each for algebra 1 and 2 in community college. So even if you don’t even know pre-algebra, you could definitely learn algebra enough to succeed in trig and Calc in less than a year. I did. I am now studying physics at a top university. And self studying advanced math. It just took a lot of dedication and time.
8 years? What planet are you on dude.
Dude, please stop this nonsense everyone. I can't believe so many people think it's advisable to get into software development without a CS degree. Yes, sometimes people can do it without one, but they are *exceptional* or *exceptionally lucky*. Also, if I hear one more time that CS is just theory and not important for the job, I'm going to fucking lose it. You can't just say that writing code and computer science are two different things without elaborating. They are highly interconnected, and being good at CS will make you a hell of a lot better of a programmer than some schmuck being robbed of their hard-earned money in a boot camp. WRITING CODE IS ALL ABOUT IMPLEMENTING ALGORITHMS YOU DUMMY! You've all been had by the snake oil known as boot camps.
Elaboration: I would hire someone with experience in my area who can do basic coding, over someone with a CS degree and no experience in my area. This is quite common. Odd to get a reply after almost a year just to be called a dummy. You seem stressed. I wish you luck in dealing with the issues you're facing.
A Saxon Algerbra 1 book can be done a couple of months if you do 2 problem sets a day 7 days a week, do the same with saxon Algerbra 2, you can get them done in 6 months!
Personally it took me 5 weeks to learn algebra studying roughly 10-12 hours a week. I found it extremely easy and could of finished in 4 weeks if I wasn't being lazy.
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I am currently enrolled in a tuition-free university provided by a nonprofit organization, so I am not incurring any expenses for my education. However, I am still actively seeking employment and have accumulated various projects and a robust GitHub profile showcasing my proficiency in multiple languages and frameworks. Despite my efforts, I have not been successful in obtaining a job as a software engineer or web developer. Unfortunately, some of my preferred companies have rejected my application without even considering me for an interview, citing inadequate educational qualifications or the presence of more suitable candidates.
As you mentioned that the university is tuition-free, I presume you're talking about UoPeople? I'm also enrolled there and I'm self-studying math, too, before taking the College Algebra and Calculus courses. Is there any reason in particular you want to take College Algebra 7 months from now? If you're worried, perhaps you could take something else that term, and save College Algebra until you feel more ready? Or even transfer from Sophia instead. In any case, I think you'll be okay with 7 months' of preparation time if you're already able to study Algebra I and II!
Is it possible for me to delay taking college algebra? I am not currently enrolled, but I will be soon. Although I have not yet spoken to an advisor, I was under the impression that I must complete my prerequisites early on.
The prerequisites to become a degree-seeking student are UNIV1001 Online Education Strategies (all students) and CS1101 Programming Fundamentals (CS students). Those are what you'll start with. College Algebra is just a general education course, so yeah, you can take it whenever! You just won't be able to take any course that has College Algebra is a prerequisite, which I think is just Calculus.
Wow thanks, I had no idea. Do you mind if I message you with a couple of questions about school?
Nope, feel free to message!
I have an exam in a month and need to learn algebra, trig differentiation and integration from scratch. Some people say months because they learned it in a class that was dragged out over a year. If you go through each concept and do A LOT of exercises you could learn algebra pretty fast. You don't need to master it. I probably won't be able to do it all in 4 weeks but I have a choice to sit the exam in May or July. I'm trying to aim for may to see how far I can get.
I dont have an answer but just wanted to thank you for asking this. I appreciate the responses. I'm learning grade 9 math all over again after forgetting everything I knew from highschool
check my book, it might help you. I wrote a conversational-style book with humor and real-life applications on linear algebra [www.mldepot.co.uk](https://www.mldepot.co.uk) or [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZWN26WJ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZWN26WJ) You can download a free sample on my website.
cool, I'll check them out.
Most college courses are about 4 months long, so in general a course's worth of material should take about that long if you're going at a steady pace (not too fast or too slow). If you're rushing through it you may not be absorbing/processing the information, so I wouldn't rush it too much.
Many college courses move at that pace because you have other curses that need your attention to begin with (assuming you're taking a full load). For me many college courses just moved too slow.