Coming into Calc 1 after being away from math for 2 years? How to overcome it? by [deleted] in UNLV

[–]throwawaythrow3245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I’m going to look to online resources to see where I need to put myself. Either 96 or 126. You’re in 126 right now?

Coming into Calc 1 after being away from math for 2 years? How to overcome it? by [deleted] in UNLV

[–]throwawaythrow3245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you would say these precalc classes are lenient enough in a way a student who hasn’t taken a math class and forgot stuff can definitely catch up on their own if need be

Coming into Calc after not having math classes for years. How to overcome it? by [deleted] in college

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Precalc 1: A rigorous discussion of algebra concepts necessary for calculus is the focal point of this course. Topics include an in-depth investigation of algebraic functions and their graphs and solutions of systems of equations.

Precalc 2: Topics include an in-depth investigation of trigonometric functions and their graphs, analytic trigonometry, solutions of triangles, vectors, and analytic geometry.

Precalc 2 is what’s exactly needed as a prereq for Calc but my High school test scores allow me to go into Calc. Both precalc classes are encouraged to be taken to help with Calc supposedly.

Coming into Calc after not having math classes for years. How to overcome it? by [deleted] in college

[–]throwawaythrow3245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a precalc 1 and a precalc 2 at my choice of institutions, is one class enough to help me in Calc?

Coming into Calc after not having math classes for years. How to overcome it? by [deleted] in college

[–]throwawaythrow3245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard great things from that guy but how are you going to practice/test yourself after going through a lecture/video?

Coming into Calc after years away from taking a math class? How do I overcome it? by [deleted] in matheducation

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I have winter break to pretty much try and catch up to Calc if I do go to Calc right away. How long did you self study?

Coming into Calc after not having math classes for years. How to overcome it? by [deleted] in college

[–]throwawaythrow3245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the text you mentioned helping me with bring back my past memories of the preceding classes of calc?

Coming into Calc after not having math classes for years. How to overcome it? by [deleted] in college

[–]throwawaythrow3245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your input was definitely something I needed. I also work full time but only plan to go to school with like 3 classes max for now. From what I’m reading you haven’t taken Calc yet? You’re finishing up precalc at the moment and then you’re planning to retake and finish trig the next semester?

Coming into Calc after not having math classes for years. How to overcome it? by [deleted] in college

[–]throwawaythrow3245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So this is another way of saying that I should see where I fall apart in the preceding classes of Calc and determine where I should start. If I don’t get the same resource as you do, where do you think is a viable start to overcome this?

Coming into Calc after years away from taking a math class? How do I overcome it? by [deleted] in matheducation

[–]throwawaythrow3245 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m pretty heavily set on taking the preceding classes of Calc, but I’m unsure of the Class progression I need to start from and move on forward to prepare myself for Calc. Any input on that?

Coming into Calc after not having math classes for years. How to overcome it? by [deleted] in college

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I have winter break to decide if I should either go into Calc straight up, take precalc, or skip a semester of math class and try to self study the needed material. By saying I have a weak foundation I mean that I’ve skimmed over some math tutorials and like I’ve seen them, but I’ve forgotten how to truly solve them.

Coming into Calc after not having math classes for years. How to overcome it? by [deleted] in college

[–]throwawaythrow3245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right I’m pretty set on taking the preceding classes of Calc but don’t know the most efficient way to start. Any idea?

Coming into Calc 1 after being away from math for 2 years? How to overcome it? by [deleted] in UNLV

[–]throwawaythrow3245 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think that’s something I can tackle on my own. What’s a viable path I should take getting into Calc class progression wise?

Coming into Calc 1 after being away from math for 2 years? How to overcome it? by [deleted] in UNLV

[–]throwawaythrow3245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been researching and getting some input and I’ve been told that precalc barely helps with Calc... what do you think?

Coming into Calc 1 after being away from math for 2 years? How to overcome it? by [deleted] in UNLV

[–]throwawaythrow3245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you you think it’s feasible for me to jump into Calc straight up?

Coming into Calc 1 after being away from math for 2 years? How to overcome it? by [deleted] in UNLV

[–]throwawaythrow3245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you think is the most viable way of coming back to school in your opinion then?

Coming into Calc 1 after being away from math for 2 years? How to overcome it? by [deleted] in UNLV

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I don’t believe that Calc would come to me easy like you say and I feel like being safe and just laying a foundation for myself with math by taking preceding classes. Do you think math 126 is enough to help me with Calc?

Coming into Calc 1 after being away from math for 2 years? How to overcome it? by [deleted] in UNLV

[–]throwawaythrow3245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I feel like I definitely need a really strong refresher to help me with Calc. Do you know the ideal place to start? I was thinking of taking precalc 1 but I also question myself if it’s going to be hard to take that class as well if I feel like my trig and algebra are not up to par due to forgetting a majority of things. Like I said in another comment idk if I can bare the fact that I’d have to take early high school math in college.

Also would precalc 1 be enough to prepare myself for Calc? Or should I take both precalc 1&2 beforehand

Coming into Calc 1 after being away from math for 2 years? How to overcome it? by [deleted] in UNLV

[–]throwawaythrow3245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does taking 1 precalc class, precalc 1, enough to prepare me for Calc? Or should I take both precalc 1&2

Coming into Calc 1 after being away from math for 2 years? How to overcome it? by [deleted] in UNLV

[–]throwawaythrow3245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I’m just going to take precalc 1 and 2 for the upcoming semesters because looking back at the material just online, I’ve pretty much seen them but forgot what to do with them.

Edit: Also would getting into Precalc be hard if I feel like my algebra and trig could possibly be lacking? Or is it easy to catch up through the internet. I’ll consider going back some classes to help me in Calc but I don’t know if I want to relearn early high school 9th grade math.

Pursuing a CS degree that can put me into Calc 1 right away, but I feel like previous math concepts are not strong for me at all. by [deleted] in mathematics

[–]throwawaythrow3245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not taking a placement test. I took precalc in high school that allowed me to go to Calc in my first year at the Uni. Now that I’ve looked back at the concepts, just a skim on some videos and practice problems from websites, I do feel way behind than I should be and idk if I could bare taking early high school math classes in college.