Is the best way to learn calculus through self study through a traditional book or an applied calculus book?
Q. I remember reading that somewhere. I already have been using my old precalculus book and a Calculus for Dummies book but I need something with a quicker pace that I can use until I purchase a TV for the Calculus DVDs.
Asked by HarukaTenou - Tue Sep 23 15:36:35 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I taught myself calculus in highschool and in one year scored a 5 on the AP test. I would avoid using any sort of DVD's unless you are stuck in the book without any other help. Second, I would definitely use a traditional book. If you want to learn a little slower, but with a better understanding I would search for a college level Calculus book. If you do not feel comfortable with that then find an AP level highschool calculus book. Calculus for Dummies is not worth the money you paid for it. It will give you a "bare bones" understanding of calculus which will not be enough if you plan on using calculus in the future for a degree or in a job environment.
Answered by Jordan - Tue Sep 23 15:46:38 2008
Q. I remember reading that somewhere. I already have been using my old precalculus book and a Calculus for Dummies book but I need something with a quicker pace that I can use until I purchase a TV for the Calculus DVDs.
Asked by HarukaTenou - Tue Sep 23 15:36:35 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I taught myself calculus in highschool and in one year scored a 5 on the AP test. I would avoid using any sort of DVD's unless you are stuck in the book without any other help. Second, I would definitely use a traditional book. If you want to learn a little slower, but with a better understanding I would search for a college level Calculus book. If you do not feel comfortable with that then find an AP level highschool calculus book. Calculus for Dummies is not worth the money you paid for it. It will give you a "bare bones" understanding of calculus which will not be enough if you plan on using calculus in the future for a degree or in a job environment.
Answered by Jordan - Tue Sep 23 15:46:38 2008
What is the difference between Single Variable Calculus book vs. a just Calculus book?
Q. I am looking for a calculus book and found a good deal, but don't know what they mean by single variable. Please help.
Asked by matthew c - Mon Sep 14 22:20:16 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. "Single variable" means that it just covers calculus of a single variable. Typically, that covers about the first two semesters of a calculus sequence. A standard college Calculus text covers both single-variable and multivariable calculus. So the single-variable book probably covers about half the material of a standard text. Whether that meets your needs ... it all depends. If you're looking for a book for a class, ask your professor. If you're looking for it for self-study, it would probably be fine to start with the single-variable book.
Answered by Billy C - Tue Sep 15 23:49:16 2009
Q. I am looking for a calculus book and found a good deal, but don't know what they mean by single variable. Please help.
Asked by matthew c - Mon Sep 14 22:20:16 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. "Single variable" means that it just covers calculus of a single variable. Typically, that covers about the first two semesters of a calculus sequence. A standard college Calculus text covers both single-variable and multivariable calculus. So the single-variable book probably covers about half the material of a standard text. Whether that meets your needs ... it all depends. If you're looking for a book for a class, ask your professor. If you're looking for it for self-study, it would probably be fine to start with the single-variable book.
Answered by Billy C - Tue Sep 15 23:49:16 2009
What alternatives are there to the stewart calculus book, early transcendental functions?
Q. I'm looking for a quality calculus book and Stewart doesn't do a good job.
Asked by Carpe Diem (Seize The Day) - Thu Jul 23 21:10:29 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are many. I like the Thomas Calculus book
Answered by rubeus13hagrid - Thu Jul 23 21:25:14 2009
Q. I'm looking for a quality calculus book and Stewart doesn't do a good job.
Asked by Carpe Diem (Seize The Day) - Thu Jul 23 21:10:29 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are many. I like the Thomas Calculus book
Answered by rubeus13hagrid - Thu Jul 23 21:25:14 2009
I need a calculus book with good explanations?
Q. Does anybody know of any good Calculus AB books that break the content down to a super-simple level? Like, if anybody were to know of a Calc book intended for high-schoolers?
Asked by drumbum - Sun Sep 27 12:48:16 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Here is a introductory Calculus book and DVD that gets many positive reviews at amazon.com: Good luck with your Calculus class and I hope this helps!
Answered by jwong71091 - Sun Sep 27 18:51:52 2009
Q. Does anybody know of any good Calculus AB books that break the content down to a super-simple level? Like, if anybody were to know of a Calc book intended for high-schoolers?
Asked by drumbum - Sun Sep 27 12:48:16 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Here is a introductory Calculus book and DVD that gets many positive reviews at amazon.com: Good luck with your Calculus class and I hope this helps!
Answered by jwong71091 - Sun Sep 27 18:51:52 2009
What does "Early Transcendentals" mean if it is on the cover of a calculus book?
Q. I saw a book the other day that said: "Calculus, Early Transcendentals," what does that mean? i have not taken any pre-calculus or calculus classes, i would like to know why it says: "early transcendentals", please explain in simple terms. Thanks.
Asked by questionhere - Sat Jun 9 15:58:43 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's pretentious and idiotic. Stewart and the editors didn't put it there, and are ashamed. The book cover designers--who know nothing of transcendentals--did. It just means they begin using trigonometric relations early in the book.
Answered by Mark - Sat Jun 9 16:16:34 2007
Q. I saw a book the other day that said: "Calculus, Early Transcendentals," what does that mean? i have not taken any pre-calculus or calculus classes, i would like to know why it says: "early transcendentals", please explain in simple terms. Thanks.
Asked by questionhere - Sat Jun 9 15:58:43 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's pretentious and idiotic. Stewart and the editors didn't put it there, and are ashamed. The book cover designers--who know nothing of transcendentals--did. It just means they begin using trigonometric relations early in the book.
Answered by Mark - Sat Jun 9 16:16:34 2007
Does any1 know of a site where I can find the answers to the Saxon math calculus book?
Q. I have the answers to the odd questions in the back of the book but I'm not sure im, getting the even ones correct.
Asked by billybobjones - Mon May 12 22:16:19 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I think you have to buy the whole set (book, test booklet, test key, and answer key) to get those.
Answered by Cool Inferno - Mon May 12 22:20:46 2008
Q. I have the answers to the odd questions in the back of the book but I'm not sure im, getting the even ones correct.
Asked by billybobjones - Mon May 12 22:16:19 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I think you have to buy the whole set (book, test booklet, test key, and answer key) to get those.
Answered by Cool Inferno - Mon May 12 22:20:46 2008
Anyone know a good pre-calculus book I could buy?
Q. I need a pre-calculus book and I can't seem to find a good one, anyone have any suggestions or a book that they've used and would recommend?
Asked by holoman2007 - Tue Jun 3 08:50:12 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Graphical Approach to Precalculus.
Answered by Math M - Fri Jun 6 22:22:15 2008
Q. I need a pre-calculus book and I can't seem to find a good one, anyone have any suggestions or a book that they've used and would recommend?
Asked by holoman2007 - Tue Jun 3 08:50:12 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Graphical Approach to Precalculus.
Answered by Math M - Fri Jun 6 22:22:15 2008
what is the best introductory calculus book?
Q. The course that I took decades ago did not sink in enough for me to remember the subject now. I have an amatuer interest growing.
Asked by Chuck S - Sat Dec 16 23:09:10 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I agree that Schaum's guides are generally excellent, but for a subject you remember little about, perhaps an actual book would be more useful. The book "Introductory Calculus with Applications" by Ratti is good (ISBN 0395245451). That should run you a maximum of $2, but for something free, try the website It's a free textbook published by MIT and very good. Steve
Answered by stephenmdalton - Sat Dec 16 23:26:11 2006
Q. The course that I took decades ago did not sink in enough for me to remember the subject now. I have an amatuer interest growing.
Asked by Chuck S - Sat Dec 16 23:09:10 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I agree that Schaum's guides are generally excellent, but for a subject you remember little about, perhaps an actual book would be more useful. The book "Introductory Calculus with Applications" by Ratti is good (ISBN 0395245451). That should run you a maximum of $2, but for something free, try the website It's a free textbook published by MIT and very good. Steve
Answered by stephenmdalton - Sat Dec 16 23:26:11 2006
Any good ideas for a good teach your self calculus book?
Q. I have to take it next semester and im horrible in math, looking for a way to get a head start so i dont go in totally lost.
Asked by Tyler G - Fri Dec 12 01:53:26 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Depends on your level... if you are in university then I highly recommend Jim Stewart's Calculus books. I've used his books for 1st and 2nd year university and they are great! For first year, use the 6th edition Early Transcendentals. See the website below for more!
Answered by Timotheus the Philosopher - Fri Dec 12 01:59:44 2008
Q. I have to take it next semester and im horrible in math, looking for a way to get a head start so i dont go in totally lost.
Asked by Tyler G - Fri Dec 12 01:53:26 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Depends on your level... if you are in university then I highly recommend Jim Stewart's Calculus books. I've used his books for 1st and 2nd year university and they are great! For first year, use the 6th edition Early Transcendentals. See the website below for more!
Answered by Timotheus the Philosopher - Fri Dec 12 01:59:44 2008
A solution maunal to a Calculus Book?
Q. I am a AP Calculus teacher and was wondering were i could purchase an answer maunal for all question for the book Calculus of a Single Variable Sixth Edition By LArson, Hostetler, and Edwards MOst books seem to only have a couple answers per sections, but i wanted to know if there is a book that has either even, odd, or both the answer for every section in the book.
Asked by vbs721 - Sat Sep 15 01:02:54 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. try to go to the publisher of the book and they might help you with your problem
Answered by ptolemy862000 - Sat Sep 15 01:12:05 2007
Q. I am a AP Calculus teacher and was wondering were i could purchase an answer maunal for all question for the book Calculus of a Single Variable Sixth Edition By LArson, Hostetler, and Edwards MOst books seem to only have a couple answers per sections, but i wanted to know if there is a book that has either even, odd, or both the answer for every section in the book.
Asked by vbs721 - Sat Sep 15 01:02:54 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. try to go to the publisher of the book and they might help you with your problem
Answered by ptolemy862000 - Sat Sep 15 01:12:05 2007
Is there any solution of the calculus book problems in .pdf format?
Q. The book is Single Variable Calculus 5th Ed. by James Stewart. The solution of the problems comes with the steps.
Asked by jemping - Mon Jul 28 18:15:18 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Since the solutions' copyright belongs to the publisher, I don't think you'll be able to legally get a copy without paying them. And in that case, isn't there a paper copy you can buy online?
Answered by Awms A - Mon Jul 28 18:20:08 2008
Q. The book is Single Variable Calculus 5th Ed. by James Stewart. The solution of the problems comes with the steps.
Asked by jemping - Mon Jul 28 18:15:18 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Since the solutions' copyright belongs to the publisher, I don't think you'll be able to legally get a copy without paying them. And in that case, isn't there a paper copy you can buy online?
Answered by Awms A - Mon Jul 28 18:20:08 2008
good calculus book for high school student?
Q. Anyone know a good calculus book for a highschool student. I don't study using the american curriculum so i'm not sure about the AP and AB stuff. oh and please don't reccommend the dummies book
Asked by Jenna B - Sun Feb 1 21:03:29 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would strongly recommend the Stewart edition of Calculus. "Calculus:Early Transcendentals". It covers everything from the elementary ideas of the limit up through the topics covered in calculus III courses. The core of the text focuses on integration, techniques of integration, and applications of integration. Straight forward for the most part.
Answered by Inorganic, PhD. - Sun Feb 1 21:16:52 2009
Q. Anyone know a good calculus book for a highschool student. I don't study using the american curriculum so i'm not sure about the AP and AB stuff. oh and please don't reccommend the dummies book
Asked by Jenna B - Sun Feb 1 21:03:29 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would strongly recommend the Stewart edition of Calculus. "Calculus:Early Transcendentals". It covers everything from the elementary ideas of the limit up through the topics covered in calculus III courses. The core of the text focuses on integration, techniques of integration, and applications of integration. Straight forward for the most part.
Answered by Inorganic, PhD. - Sun Feb 1 21:16:52 2009
What's on the cover of the larson,hostetler calculus book,7th edition?
Q. Its blue. Like a piece of sculpture. I think it's based on a mobius strip
Asked by Weezi - Mon Apr 30 19:06:37 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. After searching around Amazon.com, I take it you mean this: I searched images.yahoo.com for "mobius sculpture" and found this, which looks similar: Isn't there a photo credit listed inside the book?
Answered by Geezah - Mon Apr 30 19:27:07 2007
Q. Its blue. Like a piece of sculpture. I think it's based on a mobius strip
Asked by Weezi - Mon Apr 30 19:06:37 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. After searching around Amazon.com, I take it you mean this: I searched images.yahoo.com for "mobius sculpture" and found this, which looks similar: Isn't there a photo credit listed inside the book?
Answered by Geezah - Mon Apr 30 19:27:07 2007
What is the best book to review Calculus?
Q. I learned part of calculus last year. And I'm taking AP Calculus BC this year but I don't remember anything What are the best books to review? that TEACHES too not just gives me practice problems.
Asked by nenna - Thu Aug 28 20:14:44 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Caculus for dummies:)
Answered by killerxkid - Thu Aug 28 20:22:50 2008
Q. I learned part of calculus last year. And I'm taking AP Calculus BC this year but I don't remember anything What are the best books to review? that TEACHES too not just gives me practice problems.
Asked by nenna - Thu Aug 28 20:14:44 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Caculus for dummies:)
Answered by killerxkid - Thu Aug 28 20:22:50 2008
I am looking for a self teaching book to learn calculus?
Q. Please only a book that will walk me through all i need to learn calculus..
Asked by Gretch - Wed Feb 13 19:40:29 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Schaum's Outline Should be at your bookstore or Amazon.com. .
Answered by Robert L - Wed Feb 13 19:44:43 2008
Q. Please only a book that will walk me through all i need to learn calculus..
Asked by Gretch - Wed Feb 13 19:40:29 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Schaum's Outline Should be at your bookstore or Amazon.com. .
Answered by Robert L - Wed Feb 13 19:44:43 2008
What is the best book to teach myself Calculus?
Q. I am in pre-cal, taking bc cal next year. I want to get a headstart on my studies during the summer, but I need a really good book to help me. whats the best book to use? would an AP review book suffice, or can I get something better?
Asked by Anna B - Wed Apr 1 11:24:18 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I am in AP Calculus BC right now and I use several books. Here is a list of some books. Calculus (Thomson/Brooks/Cole) Calculus: Early Transcendental Functions (Houghton Mifflin) Thomas' Calculus (A/W Pearson) Calculus (Prentice Hall) Calculus (McGraw) Good Luck
Answered by Chuck N - Wed Apr 1 11:29:34 2009
Q. I am in pre-cal, taking bc cal next year. I want to get a headstart on my studies during the summer, but I need a really good book to help me. whats the best book to use? would an AP review book suffice, or can I get something better?
Asked by Anna B - Wed Apr 1 11:24:18 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I am in AP Calculus BC right now and I use several books. Here is a list of some books. Calculus (Thomson/Brooks/Cole) Calculus: Early Transcendental Functions (Houghton Mifflin) Thomas' Calculus (A/W Pearson) Calculus (Prentice Hall) Calculus (McGraw) Good Luck
Answered by Chuck N - Wed Apr 1 11:29:34 2009
This practice problem in my AP practice calculus book giving me a hard time, help? [derivatives]?
Q. Well this practice problem in my AP Calculus practice book has a strange problem giving me a hard time. It says: "Each limit represents the derivate of some function f at some number a. State such an f and a in each case". and the problem is... lim x---> 5 of... [ 2^(x) - 32 ] --- divided by [ x -- 5 ] I tried using the definition of a derivative and also the alternate definition of a derivative [aka: derivative at a point] and I didn't quite get the answer from the answer key. So, how is this actually done?
Asked by gatortheone - Mon Sep 24 01:24:14 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. One of the definitions of a derivative is that lim x-->w of ( f(x)-f(w) ) / (x-w) = f'(w). The problem you pose has a form that is similar to this. See if this gives you any insight as to how to tackle it.
Answered by absird - Mon Sep 24 02:12:23 2007
Q. Well this practice problem in my AP Calculus practice book has a strange problem giving me a hard time. It says: "Each limit represents the derivate of some function f at some number a. State such an f and a in each case". and the problem is... lim x---> 5 of... [ 2^(x) - 32 ] --- divided by [ x -- 5 ] I tried using the definition of a derivative and also the alternate definition of a derivative [aka: derivative at a point] and I didn't quite get the answer from the answer key. So, how is this actually done?
Asked by gatortheone - Mon Sep 24 01:24:14 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. One of the definitions of a derivative is that lim x-->w of ( f(x)-f(w) ) / (x-w) = f'(w). The problem you pose has a form that is similar to this. See if this gives you any insight as to how to tackle it.
Answered by absird - Mon Sep 24 02:12:23 2007
Where can I find a used calculus bc book?
Q. Not a test prep book. An actual textbook.
Asked by brainychick2010 - Sat Jun 20 01:04:53 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Calculus BC is just calculus 1 and calculus 2. They are mostly differential calculus and Integral calculus. I don't know which book your school requires you to have in class. But, if your school does not have any requirements, you can search for differential calculus and integral calculus books on amazon.com, half.com, ebay.com, or a nearby bookstore. Mathematics books do not have to be new. You can always buy a book that is 3 - 4 years old and still cover the same materials as contemporary books.
Answered by Vanquished Memories - Sat Jun 20 01:08:24 2009
Q. Not a test prep book. An actual textbook.
Asked by brainychick2010 - Sat Jun 20 01:04:53 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Calculus BC is just calculus 1 and calculus 2. They are mostly differential calculus and Integral calculus. I don't know which book your school requires you to have in class. But, if your school does not have any requirements, you can search for differential calculus and integral calculus books on amazon.com, half.com, ebay.com, or a nearby bookstore. Mathematics books do not have to be new. You can always buy a book that is 3 - 4 years old and still cover the same materials as contemporary books.
Answered by Vanquished Memories - Sat Jun 20 01:08:24 2009
What is the best book for studying AP Calculus AB?
Q. I'm going to be studying this because I cannot take it at my high school. Which book is the best to study this?
Asked by Brittany - Wed Jul 1 01:38:33 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Every Calc student at my school uses Princeton review, including myself. I really like it, because it provides a lot of examples on how to do certain things. I also used another study guide called Peterson's. It's rather hilarious, in that the author attempts to make jokes, but it has a lot of examples in there.. that I honestly didn't bother doing. I highly suggest using Princeton, though. And if you're self studying it, I also reccommend taking millions of practice tests because that's what I did 2 weeks prior to the AP exam. I had a REALLY easy teacher so I didn't learn much, and I had no comprehension on Calculus. 2 weeks before, just cramming with study guides, practice FRQ's and MC. Yesterday, gave Collegeboard $8 and got my AP… [cont.]
Answered by scatteredth0ughts_ x - Wed Jul 1 20:12:53 2009
Q. I'm going to be studying this because I cannot take it at my high school. Which book is the best to study this?
Asked by Brittany - Wed Jul 1 01:38:33 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Every Calc student at my school uses Princeton review, including myself. I really like it, because it provides a lot of examples on how to do certain things. I also used another study guide called Peterson's. It's rather hilarious, in that the author attempts to make jokes, but it has a lot of examples in there.. that I honestly didn't bother doing. I highly suggest using Princeton, though. And if you're self studying it, I also reccommend taking millions of practice tests because that's what I did 2 weeks prior to the AP exam. I had a REALLY easy teacher so I didn't learn much, and I had no comprehension on Calculus. 2 weeks before, just cramming with study guides, practice FRQ's and MC. Yesterday, gave Collegeboard $8 and got my AP… [cont.]
Answered by scatteredth0ughts_ x - Wed Jul 1 20:12:53 2009
Would my professor care If I used the instructor edition Single Variable Calculus: Early Transcendentals book?
Q. I went online and the instructor edition version is less expensive than the student version. Would it be acceptable? Does it matter? Most college classes are based on test grades. Cool. Thanks!
Asked by Hello - Fri Aug 14 00:12:07 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. In college? No, he/she probably won't care. In fact, they probably won't ever know. Just make sure that for your sake, you do the work and don't cheat. You'd be cheating yourself in the end anyway--wouldn't be able to pass the test!
Answered by its_victoria08 - Fri Aug 14 00:16:55 2009
Q. I went online and the instructor edition version is less expensive than the student version. Would it be acceptable? Does it matter? Most college classes are based on test grades. Cool. Thanks!
Asked by Hello - Fri Aug 14 00:12:07 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. In college? No, he/she probably won't care. In fact, they probably won't ever know. Just make sure that for your sake, you do the work and don't cheat. You'd be cheating yourself in the end anyway--wouldn't be able to pass the test!
Answered by its_victoria08 - Fri Aug 14 00:16:55 2009
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