calculus 1

[tranquil ivy]

I just started to learn calculus a few days ago and I'm not sure I really understand what I'm learning.. I can barely solve/prove anything alone.. is it normal? How long does it take to fully understand it? Does anyone have any tips for me? Things I should go over multiple times and pay attention to? Any good exercises for someone who doesn't really understand it yet?

EDIT
I just found out that in the US what I'm learning is called real analysis and not calculus

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[proven tulip]

Honestly I recommend NCERT math class 11

And it’s fine that you can’t rn

(Prove/solve stuff)

Just practice, practice, practice

Even the greatest mathematicians have failed before

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[tranquil ivy]

I'll check it out. Thank you!

[proven tulip]

Just read the examples and try out the practice problems

[tawny notch]

just do the classwork regularly for some time you'll get it soon

[tranquil ivy]

I haven't started uni yet.. I'll start in a few months so I'm trying to learn alone in order to get the best grades possible when I do start and not be in shock like most of the other students when they first see the material

[tawny notch]

you are learning calc 1 for uni? don't they teach that in school

[tranquil ivy]

Maybe I misunderstood the translation haha.. In my country it's called infinitesimal calculus if I'm not mistaken.. I thought it's called calculus abroad

[snow hill]

McCafe

[tawny notch]

this?

[proven tulip]

bro pulled out an undefined limit for starters

alr lol

[tranquil ivy]

I guess it's part of it but I didn't get to it yet😅
I saw a few things I need to be able to prove like Lagrange theorem and rolle theorem which I guess is pretty basic.. I learned what you call calculus in school obviously but in what I'm learning right now I didn't get to all the functions yet (integration/derivative etc)

[tranquil ivy]

I just found out that what I'm learning is called real analysis in the US and not calculus

[tawny notch]

ahhhh

yeah it's very normal to be absolutely dumb founded when it's your first time doing proof based mathematics

For me it took about 2-3 months before I understood even the bare minimum, I'd say give it some time.

Go for easier books like elias zakon instead of any random book you find online

talk to people about what you learnt! it solidifies your understanding