What are some college majors who commonly take elementary algebra?

and why do people take elementary algebra ?





Can't you just take the assessment test at your junior college and test into a much a higher math if you teach yourself at home with your book ?



You're confusing elementary algebra with that of introductory college algebra. They are completely different. Elementary algebra is not even a collegiate-level course; it is considered remedial education taught only at community colleges.




Yes you can test out of it. Every degree needs atleast one college level math course. Elementary algebra is two classes before college level. There is no reason to take elementary algebra unless you took a placement test and it was determined your not up to par with college level math. College math are the classes past intermediate algebra.




You could, but who would WANT to take a much higher course if they don't have to? I sure as hell wouldn't. And many people do not have the skills to teach themselves things from a book. That's the only way I can learn math at all but I know very few others who can do it at all.




Many people take college algebra depending on their majors. For example, if you are deciding to teach elementary students, a multiple subject credential is required, therefore taking classes that you would soon teach.




Ask your school. Every college has different rules regarding these things.