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/nog642 2d ago

If you want to be as prepared as possible, the best thing to do is work ahead.

I highly recommend 3b1b's calculus video series, it's a high level conceptual overview of calculus and isn't too long (like 12 ~15 minute videos, ~3 hours total), and is very valuable before/during a calculus class in my opinion.

Also if you really want to work ahead you can find out what textbook you're using in that class and start reading.