Calculus for Dummies by For Dummies

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Calculus for Dummies by For Dummies Very helpful
I love this book. When I am completely lost in my class I pull it out and it gives me ideas on how to remember things. To this day I still use their integration by parts box.
Calculus for Dummies by For Dummies This book is amazing- a must have for every calculus student!!
This book is absolutely amazing!!! I refer to it more than I use my Calculus II textbook. The author, Mark Ryan, breaks all the complicated concepts down into such easy terminology that they are so easy to understand. It is an absolute necessity for anyone taking high school or college calculus. Definitely worth every penny I paid for it!
Calculus for Dummies by For Dummies Calculus for Dummies
A good effort at presenting a difficult subject, but in the end, even though this book helps in understanding the principals involved, the subject matter is still extremely complex and even though I was able to follow all the worked examples, I still find it is difficult to stay on track when working alone.
Calculus for Dummies by For Dummies Too Simple
This book spends the first 8 chapters reviewing basic algebra and geometry. Then it starts with limits, which is a good chapter. After that, the book is out of control. The derivative part makes it more confusing than a textbook and it has minimal examples. It also did not cover many important calculus concepts. Dont buy the Calculus Workbook because those problems are too easy. The only helpful thing was the yellow review card in the front. I would absolutly not recommend this for a college student. It only helps you through 2/3 of the first semester. Just stick with your ol'textbook.
Calculus for Dummies by For Dummies it doesn't work
for me there has to be a "calculus for pre-dummies", because "calculus for dummies" is not adequate. i had all the basic math courses in high school and college but could not grasp the concepts as presented in these books. for one thing, symbols are not adequately explicated, and if you don't understand symbols in the various types of math, you are hopelessly lost - or at least i am. the one redeeming feature is the humor injected into the explanations.
Calculus for Dummies by For Dummies Product Description
The mere thought of having to take a required calculus course is enough to make legions of students break out in a cold sweat. 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. Well, the good news is that you can master calculus. It's not nearly as tough as its mystique would lead you to think. Much of calculus is really just very advanced algebra, geometry, and trig. It builds upon and is a logical extension of those subjects. If you can do algebra, geometry, and trig, you can do calculus. Calculus For Dummies is intended for three groups of readers: 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. It covers the most important topics in the first year of calculus: differentiation, integration, and infinite series. 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. Adults of all ages who'd like a good introduction to the subject – Non-student readers will find the book's exposition clear and accessible. Calculus For Dummies takes calculus out of the ivory tower and brings it down to earth. This is a user-friendly math book. Whenever possible, the author explains the calculus concepts by showing you connections between the calculus ideas and easier ideas from algebra and geometry. Then, you'll see how the calculus concepts work in concrete examples. All explanations are in plain English, not math-speak. Calculus For Dummies covers the following topics and more: 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. Sure calculus is difficult – but it's manageable, doable. You made it through algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Well, calculus just picks up where they leave off – it's simply the next step in a logical progression.