...I am a high school math and English teacher. I teach algebra-calculus and believe in learning how to do a problem generically. Once you see a pattern, everything is easier. (read more)
...This course teaches you how to get the area under curved graphs. The most important things to know for Calc 2 are 1) the derivatives of basic functions, i.e. the derivative of tan x is sec^2 x, and 2) the rules from Calc 1 like the chain rule, product rule, etc. Calc 3: a mix of topics that's different at different schools, but always includes series. (read more)
...I am a graduate of the University of California, where I received a BS. and PhD. in chemistry. I have done quite well on several standardized tests, including the general and subject (chemistry) Praxis exams. I recommend students prepare for standardized tests by working through practice exams for relatively short periods of time several times a day. (read more)