Calculus can be an intimidating subject if you don't have a good teacher. It is important to have a teacher that takes things step-by-step so the students don't get lost. That is exactly what this DVD set provides. I ha... more »ve tutored many, many people in Math through Calculus, and I have found that if you start off with the basics and take things one step at a time - anyone can learn complex Math topics. This 2-DVD set contains 8 hours of fully worked example problems in Calculus 1 and 2. After viewing this DVD course in Calculus 1 & 2 you'll discover that the material isn't hard at all if it is presented in a clear manner. No knowledge is assumed on the part of the student. Each example builds in complexity so before you know it you'll be working the 'tough' problems with ease! Have a problem with your homework? Simply find a similar problem fully worked out on the Calculus 1 & 2 2-DVD set! Topics Covered: Disk 1
Section 1: What Is A Derivative?
Section 2: The Derivative Defined As A Limit
Section 3: Differentiation Formulas
Section 4: Derivatives Of Trigonometric Functions
Section 5: The Chain Rule
Section 6: Higher Order Derivatives
Section 7: Related Rates
Section 8: Curve Sketching Using Derivatives Disk 2
Section 9: Introduction To Integrals
Section 10: Solving Integrals
Section 11: Integration By Substitution
Section 12: Calculating Volume With Integrals
Section 13: Derivatives and Integrals Of Exponentials
"let me just say this guy is a fantastic teacher. while watching his dvds (and ive watched two, the calculus series and the trig series)--i thought quite a few times, wouldnt it be nice if my college professors knew how to teach like this? ofcourse they can't even speak english.
anyways, this calc tutor dvd is superb if you are either in calc 1, or extremely extremely lost in calc 2. but don't assume just becuase its called 'the calculus 1 & 2 tutor' that it adequately covers calc II. it covers almost nothing. however, i sure wish i had this when i was in calc I. that said--if you are in dire need of help this may be your break. give it a try :)
just wanted to add the advantage of this dvd over having a live tutor--true you can't ask questions.. but you can rewind & rewatch to your hearts content, and you can pause it & try working out the problems, etc. try doing that with a human! or someone who only has an hour to work with you, and may get fustrated when they have to explain something 4 times. dvd's don't get annoyed! and did i mention how much more economical this option is? the hours of tutoring you get from this dvd for its price.. far ourweigh the mileage you'd get paying someone by the hour, for every hour.."
No nonsense, systematic approach.
S. Saul | Washington DC | 03/23/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I suggest that these DVDs be used by high schools and universities so that the students understand the basics in a clear and concise way without being confused. This set will give you the basic tools that will enable you to reason and explain to yourself and others as to why you should use a certain approach to solve a given problem. You will not have to rely on your memory because it will all make sense to you.
In closing I would say do not fear Jason Gibson's DVDs are here.
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This is the best Calculus DVD on the market bar none.
Janice Watts | 03/09/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have had a hard time in Calculus. It was probably my fault because I didn't master some of the fundamental concepts early on. I learned the hard way that the topics in calculus build on each other and if you don't understand the early material you will definitely not be able to master the later stuff. When I realized what was going on, I picked up a copy of this DVD, and after one single weekend of viewing some of the material on this DVD my understanding of this subject skyrocketed.
I think the reason is that the teaching style is so approachable...as you watch the teacher he actually makes you think that learning calculus is easy, which is a hard pill to swallow if you are struggling student as I was. Once those barriers are broken down, and you begin to realize that it isn't that hard at all, my confidence began to soar and I was off and running.
I would recommended this DVD to anyone taking Calculus. If you need some help like learning *how* to do the math without all of the repetitive lecturing then this DVD is for you."
Excellent tutoring for Calc 1 NOT 1& 2
Kersi Von Zerububbel | San Diego, CA USA | 11/12/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I highly recommend this tutor's Algebra, Trig, Physics, and Calc DVD sets. The calculus set, like the others, gives one a no-nonsence step by step tutoring in Calculus 1. I just love the fact that there is no annoying music and condescending skits to side track you (unlike other DVD math products). All you get here is a white board and a guy churning away example after example that really brings home the point.
One caveat. This set does not include Calc 2 - at least not the Calc 2 that I took back in 1972.
Excellent product."
A lightbulb went off in my head
Laurie | Arkansas | 02/11/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"My first four weeks in my college cal class were an exercise in misery. My instructors did not speak enough English to answer questions, and they simply wrote out the problems the course coordinator gave them without explaining the concepts, so when I went to do the homework, I was completely lost. I was so frustrated because I could tell they were not difficult concepts, but left unexplained, I had no clue what I was doing. Class became something I went to solely to not miss any quizzes (which I made C's and below) because I learned more on my own--and I do not teach myself math and science very well at all. After my first test, I ordered these dvd's for 2-day shipping, I was so desperate. I left class one day nearly in tears because I didn't understand what he was talking about at ALL--I had never been so lost in my entire life. I received the dvd's that afternoon, and understood exactly what we had gone over in class earlier. Not only that, but it was EASY. I felt kind of dumb for not getting it sooner. I went from loathing Calculus to loving it--in about 1 hour.
Definitely purchase these if you either haven't had math in awhile (like me) or your instructor's teaching style does not match your learning style (also like me). WELL worth the money!!! The money I spent on the dvd's was probably much cheaper than what I would have spent on Advil and therapy. :)"