Ap Calculus Challenges

One challenge I've experienced during my pursuit in engineering and my education as a whole has been AP Calculus AB. Considering I've had high grades in previous maths, I assumed that calculus would not be a problem. However, those previous classes could not have given me a sense of what a college level math class would be like, which I learned very quickly. Calculus has been a surprising taste of what college learning is like. I now know that much of the learning is going to be one's own responsibility. Furthermore, it’s important that you communicate with your teachers to be able to get the most out of the class you are taking. I have also learned much about the work amount to expect in college as well. Overall, it has been a reality check and a bit of a challenge to grasp the concept of. …show more content…
Previously, I had always been nervous about asking questions as to not seem unintelligent. I now know that it is the exact opposite and that asking questions is essential to my own understanding of a subject, especially when it comes to math. I've also learned that there is no shame in staying after class or coming in at a different time to talk to your instructor about the content of the previous class period. If anything, it helps reiterate the important points and information that will be valuable for your assignments. Not only that, but talking with your instructor can also help one understand content and clear up any confusion on specific language or topics. Lastly, I've learned that the best thing I can do as a student is keep myself on track. One of my favorite sayings relates directly to that mentality, “The only thing between you and your goals is