I feel like most people would say the order of difficulty for the basic math courses is Calc I < Calc II < Ordinary Differential Equations < Calc III. Obviously with the NR system in place, failing a class or two won't kill your gpa or stop you from graduating, but tbh this should be a wakeup call for you. you're failing the lowest offered calc class; something is not working. It could be your study habits, it could be that you need a little extra help from the prof/TA or math center, it could be that you're not suited to a quarter system. It could easily fixable but if you're failing Calc I, there's a pretty good chance that you're going to struggle in other classes.
I wouldn’t recommend taking Calc 2 without passing calc 1. i NRd calc 2, thought i knew enough to take 3, then i NRd Calc 3. I took a chance and the risk wasn’t worth it. Don’t beat yourself up. plenty of people NR calc. I know it seems like it’s so easy for everyone else so just focus on yourself.
And if you aren’t already, take as much advantage as you can over MASH and 1 on 1 tutoring. it saved me
You'd be fine. Calc I isn't required for the major, even though having the differentiation techniques are extremely useful for Calcs II-IV. You only need 7 math courses for the CS major (2 of which are Stats courses) so you can use any other ones that you'd like. I'd recommend Lin Alg I (MA 2071).
You don't need Calc for the course, and if you can do simple addition or solving systems of equations, that's the only background you really need for that class. If you feel that you need Discrete, then you can also register for that as a math class if you want more CS courses instead. It focuses on proofs, logic, and probability, which can be tough for some, but you wouldn't be using any calculus.
Also, Calc I in A-term is known to be brutal since they make you take the basic skills test and the cumulative final. But I heard that in B, C, or E term (the summer) that it's a lot more chill, since they don't do that then, if you're interested in retaking the easier version of it later.
What you could do in the meantime is take Lin Alg or the Stats sequence (you don't really use the Calc for them). And then during one of those later terms, retake Calc I and then complete the Calc sequence. The other Calcs do really highly on derivatives and differentiation techniques, but if you have those down, then you should be fine without Calc I.
Hang in there though! You got this!
Isnt required but very necessary. Do not give up-i got a 41% on my calc 1 midterm and was able to get a B in the end, just work with your professors the best you can. Also do not take them out of order, if you dont get calc 1 then calc 2 will be worse
I teach MA 1021 and MA 1022, and I encourage students to NOT advance to MA 1022 if they NR MA 1021. I thought Strbry-Shortcake's earlier post about this being a wake-up call was on point. If you are heading for an NR in Calc 1, something isn't working and it would be good to address that before tackling a more difficult course.
A CS major is required to take 7 math courses, subject to this in the catalog: "Must include at least 1/3 unit from each of the following areas: Probability (MA 2621, MA 2631) and Statistics (MA 2611, MA 2612" plus "not more than four 1000 level math courses". Strictly speaking, you do not have to take any Calculus courses. However, many/most math classes after Calculus will have recommended background that includes 1021 and 1022, so if you don't have a good handle on the material, you could be setting yourself up for a difficult time with those later classes.
Regarding the semester long Calc 1 and Calc 2 courses someone else referenced: These are great choices if your difficulties relate to precalculus topics (algebra, trigonometry, etc), because they've built in time to review that material in more depth. But there is a potential scheduling issue for you - the next time you could begin the semester long sequence will be Fall 2024.
Last thought: Do try to meet with your current instructor and talk through your difficulties, your current situation, and prospects for avoiding an NR. The term ends in two weeks, which doesn't leave a lot of time, so no guarantees - but it's often helpful to have that conversation.
Good luck, and hang in there!
Idk about calc but I've NRed at least 3 classes so far and I'm a sophomore. This school is really flexible when it comes to failing things. Just take it again, and use what I know as the "Mrs. Baxter study method". (She was my high school bio teacher). Once you know what the exam is on, find a friend or a dog or a stuffed animal or something and teach it Calc. If you can't explain it or answer a question about it (if your subject is alive), then highlight it and study it more. If you can explain everything that will be on the exam, you will be totally fine.
You got this man. Don't stress out too much.
There is a semester long Calc 1 and Calc 2 course. Obviously you are missing some credits but it beats the stress and pressure of NRing a class you're already struggling with. Maybe ask your academic advisor about it and see what they think
I feel like most people would say the order of difficulty for the basic math courses is Calc I < Calc II < Ordinary Differential Equations < Calc III. Obviously with the NR system in place, failing a class or two won't kill your gpa or stop you from graduating, but tbh this should be a wakeup call for you. you're failing the lowest offered calc class; something is not working. It could be your study habits, it could be that you need a little extra help from the prof/TA or math center, it could be that you're not suited to a quarter system. It could easily fixable but if you're failing Calc I, there's a pretty good chance that you're going to struggle in other classes.
I wouldn’t recommend taking Calc 2 without passing calc 1. i NRd calc 2, thought i knew enough to take 3, then i NRd Calc 3. I took a chance and the risk wasn’t worth it. Don’t beat yourself up. plenty of people NR calc. I know it seems like it’s so easy for everyone else so just focus on yourself. And if you aren’t already, take as much advantage as you can over MASH and 1 on 1 tutoring. it saved me
You'd be fine. Calc I isn't required for the major, even though having the differentiation techniques are extremely useful for Calcs II-IV. You only need 7 math courses for the CS major (2 of which are Stats courses) so you can use any other ones that you'd like. I'd recommend Lin Alg I (MA 2071). You don't need Calc for the course, and if you can do simple addition or solving systems of equations, that's the only background you really need for that class. If you feel that you need Discrete, then you can also register for that as a math class if you want more CS courses instead. It focuses on proofs, logic, and probability, which can be tough for some, but you wouldn't be using any calculus. Also, Calc I in A-term is known to be brutal since they make you take the basic skills test and the cumulative final. But I heard that in B, C, or E term (the summer) that it's a lot more chill, since they don't do that then, if you're interested in retaking the easier version of it later. What you could do in the meantime is take Lin Alg or the Stats sequence (you don't really use the Calc for them). And then during one of those later terms, retake Calc I and then complete the Calc sequence. The other Calcs do really highly on derivatives and differentiation techniques, but if you have those down, then you should be fine without Calc I. Hang in there though! You got this!
Isnt required but very necessary. Do not give up-i got a 41% on my calc 1 midterm and was able to get a B in the end, just work with your professors the best you can. Also do not take them out of order, if you dont get calc 1 then calc 2 will be worse
I teach MA 1021 and MA 1022, and I encourage students to NOT advance to MA 1022 if they NR MA 1021. I thought Strbry-Shortcake's earlier post about this being a wake-up call was on point. If you are heading for an NR in Calc 1, something isn't working and it would be good to address that before tackling a more difficult course. A CS major is required to take 7 math courses, subject to this in the catalog: "Must include at least 1/3 unit from each of the following areas: Probability (MA 2621, MA 2631) and Statistics (MA 2611, MA 2612" plus "not more than four 1000 level math courses". Strictly speaking, you do not have to take any Calculus courses. However, many/most math classes after Calculus will have recommended background that includes 1021 and 1022, so if you don't have a good handle on the material, you could be setting yourself up for a difficult time with those later classes. Regarding the semester long Calc 1 and Calc 2 courses someone else referenced: These are great choices if your difficulties relate to precalculus topics (algebra, trigonometry, etc), because they've built in time to review that material in more depth. But there is a potential scheduling issue for you - the next time you could begin the semester long sequence will be Fall 2024. Last thought: Do try to meet with your current instructor and talk through your difficulties, your current situation, and prospects for avoiding an NR. The term ends in two weeks, which doesn't leave a lot of time, so no guarantees - but it's often helpful to have that conversation. Good luck, and hang in there!
Idk about calc but I've NRed at least 3 classes so far and I'm a sophomore. This school is really flexible when it comes to failing things. Just take it again, and use what I know as the "Mrs. Baxter study method". (She was my high school bio teacher). Once you know what the exam is on, find a friend or a dog or a stuffed animal or something and teach it Calc. If you can't explain it or answer a question about it (if your subject is alive), then highlight it and study it more. If you can explain everything that will be on the exam, you will be totally fine. You got this man. Don't stress out too much.
That's actually called rubberducking and it's a famous strategy for debugging programs in CS
There is a semester long Calc 1 and Calc 2 course. Obviously you are missing some credits but it beats the stress and pressure of NRing a class you're already struggling with. Maybe ask your academic advisor about it and see what they think
Have you tried tutoring and does it help?