For decades, high school students hoping to attend the most selective colleges in the country have received the same recommendation: Take the most rigorous courses possible. And over that time, ...

A rare look at the history and logic of calculus, how it was invented and developed, and what it reveals about the universe, the planet, its creators -- and, well, all of us Calculus is one the most ...

Calculus. For many high school students, it's the Mt. Everest of high school courses, the pinnacle of curricular attainment. "My daughter's taking Calculus!" is a phrase that's meant to impress ...

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Many students find calculus intimidating—not because of the numbers, but due to its abstract nature. However, struggle is built into its DNA. This feature explores seven effective, research-backed ...

Este artículo está disponible en español. Léelo en español. At 8 a.m. in a Salazar Hall classroom, Cal State Los Angeles instructor Jennica Melendez was leading her Calculus 1 class through a lively ...