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From AP Calculus to College Calculus, our expert online calculus tutors have got you covered.

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We remember what it was like to put off math to the bitter end due to math and science phobia. We don't want our students to learn with that same fear. Our goal is to change the narrative and convert those negative feelings into positive math mojo.

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We are here to help students understand how calculus impacts our daily lives. From computer science concepts (like Google's mysterious algorithms) and powerful weather prediction models to every bridge we cross to get from one place to another...it's all connected by calculus!

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Our unique blend of competence and compassion can help students reach their calculus goals and confidently reach their full academic potential, regardless of their current ability or performance level.

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CORE CONCEPTS

Here is a quick look at some of the core concepts that our calculus tutors will be teaching.

Limits

Limit (mathematics)
Limit of a function
- One-sided limit
Limit of a sequence
Indeterminate form
Orders of approximation
(ε, δ)-definition of limit
Continuous function

Differential calculus

Derivative
Notation
- Newton's notation for differentiation
- Leibniz's notation for differentiation
Simplest rules
- Derivative of a constant
- Sum rule in differentiation
- Constant factor rule in differentiation
- Linearity of differentiation
- Power rule
Chain rule
Local linearization
Product rule
Quotient rule
Inverse functions and differentiation
Implicit differentiation
Stationary point
- Maxima and minima
- First derivative test
- Second derivative test
- Extreme value theorem
Differential equation
Differential operator
Newton's method
Taylor's theorem
L'Hôpital's rule
General Leibniz rule
Mean value theorem
Logarithmic derivative
Differential (calculus)
Related rates
Regiomontanus' angle maximization problem

Rolle's theorem

Integral calculus

Antiderivative/Indefinite integral
Simplest rules
- Sum rule in integration
- Constant factor rule in integration
- Linearity of integration
Arbitrary constant of integration
Cavalieri's quadrature formula
Fundamental theorem of calculus
Integration by parts
Inverse chain rule method
Integration by substitution
- Tangent half-angle substitution

Differentiation under the integral sign
Trigonometric substitution
Partial fractions in integration
- Quadratic integral
Proof that 22/7 exceeds π
Trapezium rule
Integral of the secant function
Integral of secant cubed
Arclength
Solid of revolution
Shell integration

Special functions and numbers

Natural logarithm
e (mathematical constant)
Exponential function
Hyperbolic angle
Hyperbolic function
Stirling's approximation
Bernoulli numbers

Absolute numerical

See also list of numerical analysis topics

Rectangle method
Trapezoidal rule
Simpson's rule
Newton–Cotes formulas
Gaussian quadrature

Lists and tables

Table of common limits
Table of derivatives
Table of integrals
Table of mathematical symbols
List of integrals
List of integrals of rational functions
List of integrals of irrational functions
List of integrals of trigonometric functions
List of integrals of inverse trigonometric functions
List of integrals of hyperbolic functions
List of integrals of exponential functions
List of integrals of logarithmic functions
List of integrals of area functions

Multivariable

Partial derivative
Disk integration
Gabriel's horn
Jacobian matrix
Hessian matrix
Curvature
Green's theorem
Divergence theorem
Stokes' theorem

Series

Infinite series
Maclaurin series, Taylor series
Fourier series
Euler–Maclaurin formula

History

Adequality
Infinitesimal
- Archimedes' use of infinitesimals
Gottfried Leibniz
Isaac Newton
Method of Fluxions
Infinitesimal calculus
Brook Taylor
Colin Maclaurin
Leonhard Euler
Gauss
Joseph Fourier
Law of continuity
History of calculus
Generality of algebra

Nonstandard calculus

- Elementary Calculus: An Infinitesimal Approach
- Nonstandard calculus
- Infinitesimal
- Archimedes' use of infinitesimals

Confidence is king

We're here to help your student earn their next "A" with confidence and be able to move forward knowing that every method learned can be applied in real-world applications we use in our everyday lives.

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