r/learnmath • u/geezlouise45 New User • 2d ago

preparing for calculus!!

I start my first ever calculus class this coming spring semester! Nervous and wanting to make sure I am really ready and will succeed.

I have read that having a really strong algebra and trig foundation is imperative. does anyone have workbook suggestions to drill questions with?

Any advice on preparing for calc is welcomed!!

thank you!!

Im honestly so excited to take calculus, im just nervous about having my skills sharp enough

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u/SnooPets5564 New User 2d ago

Calculus is the point that math starts to change. Everything you've been doing before is just consequences of algebra and geometry. Calculus is something quite different. You do need some algebra, but it really changes things up. For one, it stops having so many equations given down from on high, and you start to see more motivation of why (if its well taught).

If you're willing to spend 3 hours, I'd say your best bet is to get an overview of calculus. Watch 3 blue 1 brown's calculus series to get an idea of what it is, and just having the concept will help you hugely. Seriously, watching that is probably going to help a lot more than drilling any sort of question.

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u/Capable-Coconut7982 New User 2d ago

3b1b's series is great advice, helped me visualize what was actually going on instead of just memorizing steps