I just took my first calculus test (integral problems, comparison problems, Simp Rule) of second semester and I failed miserably...I looked back at the test and understood that I made careless and obvious mistakes...I have gotten all A's in all my math classes so far. But calculus is really challenging. I studied for the last test bu i dont think im studying effectively. Can someone help me...as in what i should do to get better at understanding...?
Any help is appreciated!
2007-03-05 05:07:07 · 4 answers · asked by Beatrice Russo 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
This was how I got an A in Calculus:
1. Get the best book or set of books for you:
- if you are in basic calculus, then google for basic calculus books... list it down.
- if you are in differential calculus, then google for differential calculus... list it down.
- do more research on what book is good for your skill level.
2. Determine your weak points in Calculus.
3. Visit the local bookstore, Borders or Barnes and browse through their collection of calculus books... and based on item #2 above, buy the one you think should be of great help to you.
4. Spend a minimum of 2 hours per day to solve all practice questions in your books.
Good luck and cheers!
2007-03-12 10:34:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you understand the fundamentals and made careless, obvious mistakes, then taking the test was not the problem. Reviewing your test before handing it in was the problem. My 4th grade daughter is working on this and her teacher says the difference between a GOOD test taker and a GREAT test taker is patiently reviewing each answer and seeing what you ACTUALLY wrote, not what you THINK you wrote.
2007-03-05 05:13:09 · answer #2 · answered by rafdarrow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All Pre-Calculus is, is in simple terms a farther variety of Algebra. with a bit of luck you probably did study some techniques from Algebra II which you latterly surpassed, yet once you do no longer then that's quite fantastic. you will could desire to accomplish a little exterior reading nevertheless in case you don't understand. in simple terms nevertheless, you will ought to understand factoring, quadratic concepts, basic math order of operations, etc. yet another subject is, your instructor could desire to be re-coaching the techniques back besides, yet do no longer remember thoroughly on that while you're uncomfortable. as quickly as back, in simple terms understand your algebra and it will probably be a breeze.
2016-10-02 10:25:15 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah..it is very challenging but if you do not focus on what you doin..i don't think so that you can pass..my teacher in Math said that if you understand better in English then you can do more on math so....well you have lots of time to review...and i suggest that you must review the items where you got a mistake..check it then study hard and focus...if you really want to pass your exam then you'll be patient during your study time...
2007-03-11 21:08:17 · answer #4 · answered by marylyn g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋