Question 1

Is calculus hard to learn?

Accepted Answer

Yes, calculus is one of the more challenging than other advanced mathematics disciplines to learn in STEM classes. The difficulty of advanced math requires patience and guidance to understand and grasp the fundamentals, and it is necessary to have an experienced teacher or tutor assist you.

Question 2

What do I need to know before taking calculus?

Accepted Answer

Before starting a class in calculus, students should have a firm grasp of algebra which is the building block, the “language” of calculus. Additionally, students who have a firm understanding of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry will have an easier time learning calculus than a student who doesn’t have that background knowledge.

At TakeLessons, we provide instruction and classes to be building blocks for life-long learning. So if you’re interested in calculus but don’t know where to begin, we offer everything you need, whether it’s algebra to precalculus to advanced math.