Self-learner path.

[King Friday]

I'm studying Algebra 1 & 2 right now and I enjoy it.
I'm then going to take High School Geometry.
Am I on the right learning path to eventually learn Calculus to a respectable level?

Thank you in advance!
KF

 

[blamocur]

Geometry is an interesting subject by itself, but I do't think it is a prerequisite for learning calculus.

 

[fresh_42]

Geometry is an interesting subject by itself, but I do't think it is a prerequisite for learning calculus.

If you see it as a collection of problems drawn by a compass and a ruler, then maybe not. But quite a few theorems anf formulas are really helpful and should be in the repertoire:

• Thales's theorem
• Cosine theorem with Pythagoras as a special case
• Sum of angles in a polygon
• Trigonometric functions
• Catenary
• Right triangles
• Area and volume formulas
• Perpendiculars
• Golden ratio

You don't need to know how to construct a heptadecagon, but knowing how to deal with the cosine function is definitely an advantage.