nemo Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 I just signed up for classes again, after a semester off that turned into a year :lol: The problem I'm having is that the last time I took a math class was over ten years ago, and at that I believe it was Algebra 2. In order to complete my degree, I'm going to have to master calculus. I don't want quick "remember these 3 things to pass the test" books; I want to understand the mechanics inside and out, but I need something that doesn't already assume I have a solid background in mathematics. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1ay Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 I recommend a refresher in both algebra and geometry. Have you taken a look at http://www.math.com/ ? It has instructional material and practice problems. Mathworld is a good reference site to bookmark as well. Then again, you could always ask Irish about homeschooling you :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemo Posted August 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 i don't know if they had math yet when she was in school... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erasmus00 Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 Most college "101" type introductory books won't assume you are coming in with more then algebra. James Stewart has a book "Single Variable Calculus: Concepts and Contexts" that is a rather well explained intro book, though it lacks some important topics (very little on vectors, polar coordinates, etc). I can highly recommend Thomas and Finney "Calculus and Analytic Geometry," which covers pretty much every introductory topic, and is a standard reference. -Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemo Posted August 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 I am sorry for cracking on Irish. I promise not to make any more jokes about her age at least until she stops threatening to ban me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tormod Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 i don't know if they had math yet when she was in school... Oh, they did. But they used abacuses so she might only be able to count in colors. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffy Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 No, she prolly helped Newton develop Calculus! :lol: I shouldn't laugh, I think I'm a little bit older than she is... Seriously, I love the "Dummies" books, and you should check out "Calculus for Dummies". I find these books are *much* better than any textbooks on getting across the concepts... Cheers,Buffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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