I got AP Calculus & don't have a clue of what the teacher is teaching. He isn't very good at explaining things & shows a sarcastic tone when somebody doesn't understand. Does anyone know where I can get help with my Calculus? Any sites? I don't even know how to use that TI-84 Calculator...any tips for that too? I need as many tips as I can get for Calculus class...as I can't depend on the teacher for this. Noo...I can't drop out either 'cuz my career is gonna be in the medical field which means calculus (& other science).
2006-08-31 13:02:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
AP is supposed to be hard... but yeah, you got a bad teacher. Try the College Board AP Central at http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/Controller.jpf , or get some Calculus AP reference books, or ask a math whiz in your class.
As for your calculator, either find the guidebook it came with, or see the online one at http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/productDetail/us_ti84p.html?bid=6 .
Hope I've helped! =)
2006-09-02 12:48:49 · answer #1 · answered by Em 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
From what you have said, it seems you are not well-prepared to study advanced mathematics like calculus!! You need to understand how to operate that calculator first. Ask another top student for help. or go back after school and get extra help from the teacher. In an AP class, the teacher has the right to expect that the students are deeply interested in the subject, have a solid background to study the subject, and possess the study skills necessary for accessing and evaluating information. It may not be the teacher, my dear, it may be your lack of preparation and study skills to handle such a high-powered course.
Chow!!
2006-08-31 15:26:04 · answer #2 · answered by No one 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Try to get transferred to a class taugh by a different teahcer. If that is not an option, consider tutor.
There are good calculus books - just peak that one that speaks to you at your local bookstore.
TI-84 usually comes with a manual.... Buy one (amazon? e-bay ?) if yours is missing. I find that TI-84 is pretty useless as far as learnign calculus goes. So unless it is required I woudn't worry about it.
Try Maple (software). I think it comes with very good calculus tutorial. I think google nowdays can give you very good pointers too.
2006-08-31 13:12:12 · answer #3 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
theres sites for homework help in several domains and the calculus workbook should be at the library and maybe you and some of the others could make up a study group,like in college and then do the stuff the teacher isnt getting across or try to change to a differant teacher ,,
2006-08-31 13:08:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
My AP psychology teacher is the worst as well. Try buying one of the Barron's Review Books. They usually cover most of what is one the test. If not, try to get a tudor or try to teach yourself with the txtbook.
AP calc is a tough class- if you don't think you can do it, switch out before it's too late. You do not want to waste an entire year of high school because of it
2006-08-31 13:05:56 · answer #5 · answered by Kamilla Grace <3 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Can you afford a tutor?
Maybe you could get an online one. Ask your parents for help or a friend in the class that understands it. Hope it works out! ;-)
2006-08-31 13:04:46 · answer #6 · answered by bRiLa 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Get some private tutoring from a university student
2006-08-31 13:05:00 · answer #7 · answered by Bethany 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Try arranging a time to talk to your teacher after the lecture. If he remains unhelpful then talk to your student adviser about the teacher.
2006-08-31 16:30:01 · answer #8 · answered by Desert Traveler 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Try to be patient and understand what the teacher is saying.
TI-84 comes with owner's manual, please read and stay away from myspace for a few weeks.
2006-08-31 13:05:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
There is only one GOOD way to seek help if the teacher won't help you and the parents can't the tutior always will.
2006-08-31 13:07:04 · answer #10 · answered by prglittergirl@verizon.net 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋