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How can I get good at calculus?

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It helps a lot if you take notes during your class so you can review it later on. You can also reach out to your teacher or other students with questions.

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What is the order of operations in calculus?

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It's the same order as in any other area of math: PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiply/Divide, Add/Subtract.

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Is there something wrong with me, mentally? I don't get how calculus works, just solving the problems.

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There's nothing wrong with you. Calculus is not especially easy to comprehend. Most people don't "get" it.

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I'm doing trigonometry, and my grade is a B. I want to get a better grade, but on my quizzes I keep getting around 80 - 85%, even though I ask for help and try hard. What should I do?

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Ask for help from your teacher, another student, a friend or a tutor.

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I want to learn calculus on my own. Is there an effective method or format?

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The best thing to do is find a calculus textbook at a library or a campus bookstore that sells used books. Also you can take an online course. Search for "learn calculus."

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