![]() ![]() Even more intuitively: it can be though of as the “steepness” of the graph at that point. ![]() Forget the equations you copied from the blackboard, I’m talking about developing an understanding deep down in your bones.įor our example of the derivative, this might mean having a solid mental grasp of this image:Ī derivative at a given point is just the slope of the tangent line that kisses that point. What do I mean by insight? That click in your brain - the moment when the tumblers of your mental locks align, the door swings opens, and an intuitive sense of what and why come flooding out. ![]() In addition to capture, you need to develop insight. For example, if it’s the first week of calculus, you might record the standard derivative equation I reproduced above. What do you do with the concepts being spewed by the professor? Most students dutifully copy them down along with their accompanying examples. It will make it easier for us to develop a strategy to conquer the material… For each concept, the professor will derive the result from concepts you already know and/or provide an example of the concept in practice. Depending on the difficulty of the material, she may cover anywhere from one to more than a dozen. In each lecture, the professor presents a series of concepts. Technical classes have a simple structure. Below I’ll explain exactly what I mean and reveal how top technical students use this realization to consistently ace their classes. Here’s an example: when you’re first taught derivatives in calculus class, do you remember it like this…Īs I will argue in this post, for any technical course - be it calculus, physics, or microeconomics - the key between an ‘A’ and a struggle comes down to this distinction. Study Hacks Blog How to Ace Calculus: The Art of Doing Well in Technical Courses November 14th, 2008 Ĭalculus is easy. ![]()
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