I am preparing to take advanced placement calculus BC starting in september, but want to prepare over the summer, what are the main topics I should study in order to prepare for calulus? what are some topics that must be mastered before entering calculus? thanks in advance.
2007-07-14 11:30:19 · 7 answers · asked by Carpe Diem (Seize The Day) 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Please learn your elementary algebra well,
Especially solving equations(linear and quadratic)
and factoring.
Also, review basic trig so you know the
fundamental identities.
I have taught calculus many times and
students who haven't mastered this
material find the course extremely difficult!
2007-07-14 11:37:33 · answer #1 · answered by steiner1745 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prerequisites are usually second year algebra and trigonometry.
You can get a start studying over the summer. Get this paperback book: Calculus by Mendelson and Ayres, in the Schaums Outline Series: http://www.praxisiimath.com/schaums.html
2007-07-14 11:36:00 · answer #2 · answered by fcas80 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Geometry, Trig, Algebra 2 are all useful.
Trig functions are used extensively.
The geometry should include parabola, hyperbola and other curved spaces. Three-D geometry will be very useful.
Did you have calculus AB already?
2007-07-14 11:35:47 · answer #3 · answered by Steve A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im taking a summer class right now that prepares me for calculus in september....this class has college algebra and trigonometry.
2007-07-14 11:34:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on where you took Algebra. Where I go to school you have to have trig first, then precal. But at a college near mine you go from algebra to precal then cal because apparently they fit enough trig to satisify student outcomes into precal. Trig is really easy though so I could see why. Its a lot easier than college algebra.
2016-05-17 22:09:21 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Algebra and Trigonometry.
Good Luck!
2007-07-14 11:34:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
GRade 11 university/ mixed math-(thats what it is in toronto)
2007-07-14 11:34:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋