Moderating level?

Just a small question, when I took the diagnostic quiz, it set my level at three for the combined Algebra/Trig problems, while I may be a three with regard to algebra, I must be a 0 with regards to Trig. I am truly interested in working these problems out, as much as I am in working on Project Euler problems, but I get very frustrated when 3 of the 5 questions that I receive are Trig questions. A course I did take, but over twenty years ago.

Is there any way that the diagnostics could be parsed a bit closer to skill levels in these areas separately?

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Hi Diane,

As of now, the diagnostics do not split between algebra/trig, geometry/combinatorics, etc. We will be experimenting with splitting disciplines apart more, so that people can better push their strengths and weaknesses separately. In a few weeks we will have features that allow you more choice over whether you want more trig vs. algebra etc... Thanks for the feedback!

Peter Taylor Staff - 8 years, 2 months ago

Thank you so much for your swift response. I look forward to the new options. Best wishes for a lovely day.

Diane Holmes-Curtice - 8 years, 2 months ago

Thanks!

Carl Joshua Quines - 8 years, 2 months ago

Thank you for posting on this! In the Algebra/Number Theory category, I have the same problem. I have virtually no problem with the number theory problems, but the algebra often blows me away. I'm looking forward to the new system. To all the Brilliant staff, a hearty thank you for your work.

Ben Haffner - 8 years, 2 months ago

Math	Appears as
Remember to wrap math in `\(` ... `\)` or `\[` ... `\]` to ensure proper formatting.
`2 \times 3`	$2 \times 3$
`2^{34}`	$2^{34}$
`a_{i-1}`	$a_{i-1}$
`\frac{2}{3}`	$\frac{2}{3}$
`\sqrt{2}`	$\sqrt{2}$
`\sum_{i=1}^3`	$\sum_{i=1}^3$
`\sin \theta`	$\sin \theta$
`\boxed{123}`	$\boxed{123}$