Calculus may seem intimidating at first, but it consistently proves to be one of the most powerful tools in mathematics. This ...

Successful completion of high school calculus has long been an unofficial must-have for those seeking admission to the nation’s top colleges: The course has, for decades, served as a signal to ...

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This teacher believes that “deprioritizing abstract math like calculus in favor of practical math, with a focus on statistical literacy, reduces barriers to entry and will help increase diversity in ...

The familiar, hierarchical sequence of math instruction starts with counting, followed by addition and subtraction, then multiplication and division. The computational set expands to include bigger ...

For more than 30 years, calculus has been seen as the pinnacle of high school math—essential for careers in the hard sciences, and an explicit or unspoken prerequisite for top-tier colleges. But now, ...

Learning Assistant Juan Ignacio Sanchez Quintana, center, works with a student in Calculus I class. FIU changed the way it teaches calculus, and managed to increase the pass rate. Miami, Florida, ...

Learn the foundations of calculus using simple math concepts that are easy to understand, even if you’re new to the subject.

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If you’re not sure whether to start in MATH 105 (Calculus I), MATH 106 (Calculus II), or beyond, start here. GOAL The purpose of these exams is to help you decide whether you should skip Math 105 ...