I'm looking for an example of an alternating series: the terms of which are (-1)^n b_n, where b_n -> 0 as n -> infinity, but the sequence {b_n} is not decreasing, and the sum from n=1 to infinity diverges. [more inside]
posted by evinrude on Apr 15, 2009 - 25 answers

In need of some daily source of random math problems (upto basic calculus) that will reinforce or (if necessary) re-establish some real fundamental concepts in the algebra portions of calculus, unless something else might work. [more inside]
posted by JoeXIII007 on Feb 11, 2009 - 4 answers

Someone explain to me, or show me where I can go to grasp better, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. [more inside]
posted by Precision on Nov 24, 2008 - 15 answers

Planning on teaching myself Calculus I and II in order to take the AP Calculus BC exam this May. If you've taught or taken either class, at a high school, university, or independently, read on. [more inside]
posted by Precision on Aug 16, 2008 - 28 answers

Applied Math Filter: Help me use math! I'd like to learn more about mathematics and it's practical applications - particularly in Computer Science [more inside]
posted by dcbarker on Aug 1, 2008 - 13 answers

Calculus II filter: I have trouble setting up the integral for the volume of a solid of revolution when it is being revolved around a horizontal or vertical line other than the x- or y- axis. Does anybody know a trick or mnemonic for these types of problems? [more inside]
posted by wittgenstein on Dec 28, 2007 - 5 answers

Teaching a university course for the first time: any tips or suggestions? [more inside]
posted by onoclea on Dec 12, 2007 - 33 answers

Help me create a function from a graph, details inside. [more inside]
posted by hammerthyme on Nov 22, 2007 - 6 answers

Where am I going wrong with this (very simple) implicit derivative? [more inside]
posted by PuGZ on Nov 3, 2007 - 3 answers

Where can I take (or simulate taking) a basic calculus course for free or cheap. I don't care about credits or anything, I just need to defeat calculus. This time, it's personal. [more inside]
posted by dumbledore69 on Oct 25, 2007 - 14 answers

What's your favorite math reference book, specifically for integrals? [more inside]
posted by kiltedtaco on Sep 5, 2007 - 13 answers

Maximal volume of an ellipsoid... [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon on Aug 7, 2007 - 15 answers

Relearning math... [more inside]
posted by toastchee on Jan 21, 2007 - 8 answers

I remember reading an anecdote about Feynman, written by Feynman either in Surely, You're Joking or What Do You Care What Other People Think. He was describing how in his undergraduate years people were really impressed by his ability to do integrals, all because he knew this integration technique that wasn't taught very often. What was that technique?
posted by phrontist on Dec 4, 2006 - 10 answers

Could someone suggest book(s) that deal with tips/tricks/methods of performing mathematical calulations faster. I mean higher mathematics and not just elementary operations like addition/multiplication/finding the root etc. What I am looking for are hints and shortcuts that would help me with stuff like calculus, linear albegra, vectors and such. Thanks!
posted by sk381 on Sep 20, 2006 - 7 answers

I would like to relearn some calculus on my own. Please recommend the best book for the purpose. [more inside]
posted by perissodactyl on Sep 10, 2006 - 16 answers

I need more examples of "interesting" calculus (or other mathy) trivia like this one factoid I mention in here... [more inside]
posted by evinrude on Aug 10, 2006 - 21 answers

Can you help me with my innumeracy? [more inside]
posted by horseblind on Jul 23, 2006 - 16 answers

Stupid calculus question inside. [more inside]
posted by killdevil on Jul 19, 2006 - 15 answers

"Math 51H provides a rigorous, proof-based introduction to linear algebra and differential calculus in several variables." Recommend a book to catch me up to the starting point for this course! [more inside]
posted by devilsbrigade on Jul 8, 2006 - 20 answers

Are there any calculus-question-of-the-day sites out there?
posted by nomad on Apr 4, 2006 - 4 answers

I need a crash course in calculus. Something easy to understand, but decently thorough. It can assume some basic knowledge of the subject (I'm talking went-to-class-for-two-months-then-decided-to-sleep-in basic). [more inside]
posted by billybunny on Dec 16, 2004 - 19 answers

I'd like to learn Math. I'm particularly interested in learning trig and calculus. I'm don't need to learn these disciplines for any purpose. I'm just interested. I'm a reasonably bright guy, with a logical mind (I've worked as a programmer), and I'm a good self-learner. I'm not in a rush (don't mind working at this for a few years). What books/resources would you recommend? I should probably go all the way back to Algebra, which is pretty much where I left off in High School years ago.
posted by grumblebee on Dec 27, 2003 - 12 answers