Is it possible to self-study calculus?

You can teach yourself calculus. It won’t be easy and requires self-discipline and knowledge in algebra, geometry, and trig. However, the resources are out there, but the motivation must come from within.

What math do I need for calculus?

Calculus is algebra and trigonometry with limits and limits aren’t really that hard once you figure them out. There is often only one step in the problem that actually involves calculus, the rest is simplifying using algebra and trigonometry.

What should I learn before calculus?

In some sense, the prerequisite for Calculus is to have an overall comfort with algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. After all, each new topic in math builds on previous topics, which is why mastery at each stage is so important.

Is it possible to learn calculus on your own?

If you satisfy those criteria, then to learn calculus on your own you must be self-motivated, responsible and not afraid of work. I did not learn how to teach myself mathematics until my senior year in the university. In graduate school most of your learning is self learning.

What holds you back in calculus?

Two things hold people back in calculus. The first is that they struggle with algebra. You do need a good grounding to handle the nuts and bolts. The second applies to all of mathematics, not just to calculus.

Can I read a calculus book after Keisler?

So you’ll be perfectly able to read a standard calculus/analysis book after Keisler. If you’re familiar with basic high-school math, you will have no problems with this book. Many concepts like logarithms and trigonometric functions are even revised along the way. That said, a familiarity with proofs is recommended.

What is the Nonstandard Approach to multivariable calculus?

This book takes you from elementary calculus to the standard topics in multivariable calculus. It even does this in two approaches, namely the standard and the nonstandard approach. The nonstandard approach came first historically and involves infinitesimal numbers. Numbers so small that they’re not real numbers anymore.