to the point where I can do calculus?
2006-08-12 04:53:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
It depends on the curriculum you are using, how quickly you learn and how much time you are willing to spend per day. These are all factors that would drastically change anybody's estimate of how long it would take. Bottom line...nobody can tell you, you just have to chart your course and proceed.
Since I'm in Texas I'll use it as an example. I can only give you an idea of what time it takes to learn a subject for the average student, either enrolled in the public school system or being home-schooled.
Sequence of learning in public school during regular semesters: Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or Pre-Calculus, Calculus. Time required in the classroom: 9 months per subject. Cumulative time to get from Pre-Algebra to Calculus: around 5 years not including summer sessions.
Sequence of learning by home-school method: As you choose, whatever fits the natural progression of your learning style and rate. Time required for each course for an "average" learner (should include some assistance from a qualified math instructor): Approximately 3-4 months, depending on how motivated you are. Cumulative time: 15-20 months if you work year round, diligently. That's a pretty aggressive schedule but it is possible.
The point I am trying to make here is the disparity between the time it takes to learn a subject in the public school system and what is possible on your own even with minimal assistance. In Texas students are taught starting in August and stop learning in January. After that the rest of the spring semester is dedicated to TAKS preparation (standardized test) and they don't learn much after the math TAKS in April. Sad, but true.
Sorry I got long-winded! Good luck to you.
2006-08-12 05:26:43 · answer #1 · answered by Twigless 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like most foreign landscapes, mathematics is beautiful and interesting. But it pays to have a guide who knows the territory and who can keep you away from the deep spots and help you get to where you're going
Geometry not needed for Calculus?? Interesting. Geometry is the first *real* math class since it is there that you get introduced to the notion of a 'proof'. And you'd be in real trouble trying to figure out things such as curve lengths, surface areas, and volumes without the insights gained from Geometry. And you do need Trigonometry in Calculus and Trigonometry is based entirely on Geometry.
Doug
2006-08-12 04:59:12 · answer #2 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are naturally inclined for math, particully algebra you want have a problem. But most of us do not hav ean easy time with algebra. You can buy cds and book which go well with algebra and takes you thu it at your own pace. I don't know if the guy has written one on algebra but his books on computers are just great and much easier to learn than school texts. See if you can find a book on algebra for dummies:):). yeah tha tis his name for them. (ex. windows for dummies) and they work well:)
2006-08-12 05:06:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-04 10:40:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very hard and very confusing.I have problems and I have teachers teaching me.The hardest part will be alegebra cause its so confusing.
2006-08-12 05:09:11 · answer #5 · answered by lumpydonut21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you skip geometry (not needed for calculus) 4years
2006-08-12 04:59:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It all depends on how fast u really want to learn it..........also depends on ur comprehensive level.
2006-08-12 04:56:56 · answer #7 · answered by lttlbt22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋