I've heard it is pretty difficult with limits and differential equations, which by the way I have no idea what that means. Anybody have any prior experience.
2006-12-22 09:41:27 · 10 answers · asked by Vic 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Like most things, beginning calculus is easy and it gets harder (but more powerful) the deeper you get into it. I had to major in mathematics for my physics/astronomy degree and can still do some calculus, but no longer the advanced stuff.
2006-12-22 09:45:33 · answer #1 · answered by hznfrst 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, i just took calculus I for the first time, but it was in college. It was only difficult because I had to teach myself; my professor was not a teacher by any means. As long as you do ALL of your homework you should be fine, however. Calculus builds upon itself, so if you miss something you will have to go back and learn it before you can go on. Also, you should be good with algebra; often you will save a lot of time if you are able to simplify the equation first or if you can change it to an equivalent equation.
2006-12-22 18:58:26 · answer #2 · answered by j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't really hard if you study. I found I did my best when I actually read the text book explanations and how the laws were derived. Then I made sure I could do the example problems. Armed with a knowledge of how the laws came about I was able to easily do even the more difficult problems. You MUST MUST MUST practice the problems!
2006-12-22 17:54:55 · answer #3 · answered by The Old Professor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you mathematically strong? Like, in high school, did you receive good grades in math? Much of the concepts in Calculus depend on the stuff you learned in high school, so if you were mathematically strong in high school then there's a good chance you'll do well in Calculus.
Math has this nature of being cumulative; with Calculus, it's no different.
2006-12-22 17:45:49 · answer #4 · answered by Puggy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've taken all the classes leading up to calculus and you did ok, calculus is just the next step. If you have a decent teacher and are ok at math, it's not any harder than any other class.
2006-12-22 17:56:49 · answer #5 · answered by rinkrat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When trying to see if any subject is hard look at your teacher. Can you understand him/her? Are they clear about what they expect out of you? Can you connect with them? Can they speak with an accent you understand? ha ha Those can help you decide. My friends that to Cal all had trubble MAINLY because they had a crappy teacher. By the end of the year only 4 people were left in the class. BE SURE TO CONNECT WITH YOUR TEACHERS!!!!
2006-12-22 18:39:12 · answer #6 · answered by I <3 Animals 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it isn't really that hard. Limit is all about graphs. Differential equation is about derivatives and integration.
2006-12-22 17:48:45 · answer #7 · answered by Webballs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
calculus is SUPER easy if you get a hang of the basics. if you can do all different types of integrals, derivatives, and limits, then calculus is a breeze.
2006-12-22 17:56:29 · answer #8 · answered by urban people 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a good background in pre-calculus, then calculus won't be as hard as you imagine.
2006-12-22 17:45:40 · answer #9 · answered by sahsjing 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not that hard. Its actually really easy if you do your homework and pay attention in class. There is nothing tricky about it.
2006-12-22 17:44:51 · answer #10 · answered by S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋