Algebra Skills are Necessary 2. Homework and Quizzes 3. Writing a Solution 7. Classroom Philosopy and Decorum 9. Test Review and Extra Credit 1.
Most students have difficulty learning calculus because their algebra skills are weak.
For MATH 160, this is enough preparation. But MATH 201 requires a higher level of algebraic skill, and also a knowledge of trigonometry, including trigonometric identities. But even if you are well prepared to begin, you will have to prepare each new assignment faithfully, if you want to succeed in calculus. Every time you get behind, it is hard to catch up. You must try to do some problems before you can know whether you understand the lesson.