#CALCULUS FOR DUMMIES SERIES#

I went to study groups, math labs, one-on-one tutoring and never could understand the basics.ĭiscouraged, I stopped trying to get it, figuring the brain, she works for programming and logic, but not for the math.įast forward a number of years. And the book is so well written that I understand the m I go to the library and check out the book. I get it in my head that I really should try to learn it again. Discouraged, I stopped trying to get it, figuring the brain, she works for programming and logic, but not for the math. I went to study groups, math labs, one-on-one tutoring and never could understand the basics. Well, calculus just picks up where they leave off - it's simply the next step in a logical progression.more You made it through algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Sure calculus is difficult - but it's manageable, doable.

#CALCULUS FOR DUMMIES SERIES#

Real-world examples of calculus The two big ideas of calculus: differentiation and integration Why calculus works Pre-algebra and algebra review Common functions and their graphs Limits and continuity Integration and approximating area Sequences and series Don't buy the misconception. Calculus For Dummies covers the following topics and more: All explanations are in plain English, not math-speak. Then, you'll see how the calculus concepts work in concrete examples. Whenever possible, the author explains the calculus concepts by showing you connections between the calculus ideas and easier ideas from algebra and geometry.

Calculus For Dummies takes calculus out of the ivory tower and brings it down to earth. Students who need to brush up on their calculus to prepare for other studies - If you've had elementary calculus, but it's been a couple of years and you want to review the concepts to prepare for, say, some graduate program, Calculus For Dummies will give you a thorough, no-nonsense refresher course.Īdults of all ages who'd like a good introduction to the subject - Non-student readers will find the book's exposition clear and accessible. It covers the most important topics in the first year of calculus: differentiation, integration, and infinite series. Students taking their first calculus course - If you're enrolled in a calculus course and you find your textbook less than crystal clear, this is the book for you. If you can do algebra, geometry, and trig, you can do calculus.Ĭalculus For Dummies is intended for three groups of readers: It builds upon and is a logical extension of those subjects. Much of calculus is really just very advanced algebra, geometry, and trig. It's not nearly as tough as its mystique would lead you to think.

Well, the good news is that you can master calculus. Others who have no intention of ever studying the subject have this notion that calculus is impossibly difficult unless you happen to be a direct descendant of Einstein. It's not nearly as tough The mere thought of having to take a required calculus course is enough to make legions of students break out in a cold sweat. The mere thought of having to take a required calculus course is enough to make legions of students break out in a cold sweat.

Calculus for dummies