How to be Successful in Technical Calculus

Your success in Technical Calculus this semester is our primary concern! We believe if you will follow the suggestions outlined below, you will be successful. Further, we believe these suggestions provide a sound foundation for your success in learning mathematics in future courses. Review these suggestions periodically throughout the semester. This material has adapted with permission form “The College Algebra Learning System” by James Choike and John Jobe and “College Algebra for the Biological Sciences (CABS) Learning Supplement” by Douglas B. Aichele, Alan V. Noell, and Stanley F. Fox.

The Technical Calculus Learning Supplement (TCLS) is based on the belief that all students can master Technical Calculus given proper prerequisites, coursework materials, support, and a commitment to try to learn on the part of the individual student. The TCLS has been designed and developed to provide guidance and support to the student in learning Technical Calculus.

It is dependent upon the student’s commitment to try to learn Technical Calculus. If a student does not use the TCLS and does not do the homework and does not attend class and does not really care to study, then no Learning Supplement, no matter how good the materials are, can help such students learn and, hence, pass Technical Calculus.