Why People FAIL Calculus (Fix These 3 Things to Pass)

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[BriTheMathGuy]

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[jyanthonylatores]

poor foundation of mathematics in highschool 😅😥

[saifseder]

The way that I passed my calculus classes (calc 1 to calc 3) with an A was after the class right away I would spend an hour to two doing calculus problems and if I couldn’t do it right after class, I would do it in the same day cause the information that I receive in the classroom would still be fresh in my mind. I would always start with simple questions so I can understand the basic concept and then move on to the harder questions, because the simpler questions will help you understand the fundamentals. I think it’s very wrong to start with hard problems, because once you start solving without any experience it’s gonna take you hours to solve that question. Another thing, make sure you understand what the professor is saying in class, because 90% of your learning comes from the classroom and the other 10% comes from you solving problems and doing your homework. I have also noticed that some people solve so many questions by memorizing what your doing, and doing that isn’t gonna really help you on the test because it’s a test! A test is supposed to test your ability of understanding the material, not your memorization of the material. But what I’m trying to say is that understanding what you’re doing and why you’re doing this is a key to passing those classes. Best of luck everyone.

[divineconfetti]

I got surprised when he mentioned Web Assign it's like we're living the same life

[darthstructure]

This guy ain't lying
I saw his first video. Remembered my pi chart. Remembered my trig derivatives. And focused on improving my algebra. Got a b+ in calc 1 and an A- calc 2

[Sub_Zero__]

The way I did well in calculus was to practice even if my algebra skills weren't the best. To do well in calculus, dedication is needed. Start with simple problems to nail the actual concept and process down then expand to harder and more complex problems.

[riverogue]

him: "this isn't high school anymore"
me: *is a high schooler watching this bc i'm not doing well in ap calc:)*

[zlla]

It sucks because I've put in time and effort into my studies then when the test comes there's always that one question thats the trickiest. I usually try my best using so many different methods but I feel like by then I'm so burnt out that I can't really think about what's obvious.

[zhanghowie]

Fix one thing to pass calculus
1.Your brain

[csghpuv]

Also, mindset. Having the idea that I could never be good at math, "not a math person" is a major misconception I've had to get over (also still getting over). I failed Calc 1 first time I took it and surprisingly passed on the second try. Having a Calc prof that emphasized growth mindset really helped in my ability to even get the courage (be able to even focus) to work harder.

[noahballard]

This is the wake up call we all needed. I order to succeed you have to be willing to work hard and not dread the subject.

[wewillprevail]

My advice as someone who has a masters in mathematics, don’t worry about passing test, try to go deep into the underlying principles in a subject. Your goal shouldn’t be passing test, but to truly understand how and why things work.

[PurpleRupees]

Do extra work? I can't even complete 10 calculus 2 level problems in 3-4 hours. Unless you expect 12 hours a day on the class or something.

[BigSam]

I was someone who always struggled with algebra and I failed calculus once in college. This semester I finally turned it around and got an A in calc. Yes, I did way more practice problems than I did before, but I also had a wonderful professor who emphasized learning and understanding the processes behind the theorems. She was the first math teacher I had where I felt like I really understood what was going on. Way too many math teachers, in my experience, expect students to build up their skills on memorization alone, and that is a poor teaching method.

[destinylord]

I sort of agree with you on this but imo. I think the math system (common core and college math) and the way math is tought is extremely flawed and designed only to appeal to the people that follow the system

[ericagouveia]

I just finished my first semester of sophomore year with an A- in Calculus 3. Before that, I got an A in Calculus 1 and Calculus 2. I can definitely relate to what was said in the video. The homework alone is not sufficient to earn a good grade. It is extremely important to know exactly what your professor is looking for and practice book problems over and over until you understand the concept. One of the concepts that helped me most in Calculus 3 was finding out if the Field was conservative then calculating work through the scalar function. When it was first taught in class, I had a hard time learning it but after I practiced it a few times, it just came naturally. Then, when I was taking the final exam last week, I was able to solve 4/9 problems using this trick, while everyone else was calculating work by multiplying the field by the velocity vector <r>. Calculus is a difficult subject, but it is possible to earn a decent grade with minimal effort. Just study smarter, not harder.

[moistmoist]

I really appreciate the fact that this dude got strait to the point and didn’t stretch a 3 minute video into 10 minutes. Thanks for that

[PurpleRupees]

The video was basically just "work harder"

[andthatsondana]

I took calc 1 spring semester, got a D+, took it again summer session 1 and got an A-. Now I’m on calc 2 and Lordy I am failing SO HARD 😭😖

[MisterH]

Exams should look like what the students were supposed to study for. A little more difficult that requires a bit of thinking but it shouldn't be something way different. If I studied chain rule (Calculus I) then there is no reason I should be getting tested on integral by parts (Calculus II). I know that's an over exaggeration but professors like to pull similar stunts.