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In all, 57 percent of students failed the districtwide final exam in Algebra 2, while 62 percent failed the geometry exam and 61 percent the Algebra 1 exam.

No, algebra 2 is not necessarily the hardest math. It all depends on the individual and their personal level of math understanding and skill. For example, some people may find geometry or trigonometry more challenging than algebra 2, while others may find calculus and advanced algebra more difficult.

As previously discussed, Algebra 2 is perceived to be hard because it builds on and combines material from many previous math classes, including Algebra 1.

Algebra is a branch of mathematics in which numbers and quantities are represented by variables in equations and formulas. Geometry studies points, lines, various-dimensional objects and shapes, surfaces, and solids.

Geometry's level of difficulty depends on each student's strengths in math. For example, some students thrive solving logical, step-by-step algebraic problems. Other students understand different concepts on a more visual level, meaning they perform better with Geometry concepts.

Geometry is simpler than algebra 2. So if you want to look at these three courses in order of difficulty, it would be algebra 1, geometry, then algebra 2. Geometry does not use any math more complicated than the concepts learned in algebra 1.

If you are utilizing a more rigorous (or a more classical) geometry curriculum, waiting a year by completing both algebra courses first may give your student's brain a better chance of being cognitively ready for formal, classical geometry proofs.

Why Does Algebra II Seem So Hard? Complete the Square. Solve the Quadratic. Conic Sections. Irrational Numbers in the Denominator. Logarithmic Functions and Exponents.