Would it be beneficial to take a university math course?

It would probably only improve your life if it’s something you enjoy. I’m not sure how else it would benefit.

I should think that it would depend on the reason your grade was so dismal in the 12th grade. If it was because you failed to apply yourself, you must honestly assess whether you’re prepared to do so now. On the other hand, if you have no aptitude for the subject, then why torture yourself?

I took geometry over the summer. Also, many college universities offer online courses. I had to pay $300 for the whole course. It is not that hard unless you procrastinate or skip over things. You would have to spend about 2–4 hours every day if you want to finish in a manageable time. I would recommend getting a tutor, as well.

In most places 50% is not passing.If you are only 50% proficient in your last class, you might consider retaking it before trying a higher level of math.

I’d suggest saving the money and the hassle and brush up on your math at Khan Academy for free. That’s how I’m brushing up my Algebra II skills.

Sure. You could stand to get out more, and have more distractions in your life.

The only reason to take a university math course is if you are pursuing a degree in math or if it’s a prerequisite for something else you want to take. So… no. I don’t know why you would think this is important.

If you want to do it out of pure interest, great. But such a course is not going to do you any good in and of itself.

If you did not do well in high school math then you may not be ready for a college level course. Take @sinscriven ‘s advice and brush up on high school math at Khan Academy. I have looked at some of the courses that they offer and am impressed by the degree to which they emphasize understanding the material and not just rote memorization.

Math will change you life the way that poetry changes one’s life. It will give you another perspective for looking at the world. From a practical point of view it will not do much unless you study engineering or some other area where math can be applied. I majored in math and love it and continue to pursue it recreationally, but there is not much of a practical nature that I can do with it.

If it gets you out of the house (which, from what you say, you are in the house an awful lot), gets you out and meeting people, and gets your brain working (which, like anything else, it needs to be exercised), it’s all good.

Other people have suggested that maybe math is not for you. Maybe it’s not. How about taking something that might be a little slower paced, like sociology or Comp and Lit?

Yes, it will be beneficial in the sense that mathematics underlies all the scientific explanations of how things work. Especially if you can get through some calculus that will open a big range of understanding.

On the other hand if you are not ‘getting it’ at your current level, make a point to master the material before tackling the next step, per @zenvelo‘s insightful suggestion.