Question

I have to pick my classes for next semester. I really wanna become an astronomer but im not good at math, I had to drop calculus this semester because I was doing poorly. I am worried that If I take it again the same thing will happen.. any advice?

Answer 1

I'm awful at calculus. But I have to take it so I got a tutor which helped a lot. Also joined a few study groups. I barely even had to go to class. I found that if I read over the material by myself it made more sense than trying to understand what the prof was teaching

Answer 2

you could also take it online if that is an option. Makes it a little easier because then you have all your material in front you instead of trying to memorize it and know how to apply it

Answer 3

go to class, take notes, do your homework, buy your solutions manual for your book, and come to openstudy to understand your process for solving problems.

Answer 4

http://www.calculus-help.com/phobedemo/
great videos on limits, in basic terms

Answer 5

do you know your trig functions? If not, take precalculus then calculus

Answer 6

Can you use a graphing calculator? It will help reinforce your information about graphs and critical points

Answer 7

Im not sure if i can use a graphing calculator as i havent even signed up for the course. Im just worried because the last 2 tests i took I failed :(

Answer 8

A lot of people failed the midterms in the course i am in right now... But if you take your time and ace the homework assignments and the final you can still pass the course

Answer 9

the last 2 test in which class?

Answer 10

I believe math is a skill you have to work on to improve. The more you do your homework, the easier it is to see your patterns

Answer 11

@ames1812 Which class are you taking?

Answer 12

I'm in math 110. It's just basic Calculus