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Calculus 1
Calculus is the math of change. We focus on the ideas first, then the techniques, so that derivatives and integrals mean something and the problems stop feeling random.
Mathematics
Calculus 1
- Rate
- $40 to $80 per hour
- How sessions work
- OnlineIn person
The exact rate depends on the level and the arrangement.
What we cover
- Limits and continuity
- The definition of the derivative
- Derivative rules: product, quotient and chain
- Implicit differentiation
- Related rates
- Optimization and curve sketching
- Antiderivatives and the definite integral
- The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Who it is for
Students in AP Calculus AB, high school Calculus or a first college Calculus course.
What students walk away with
- A genuine understanding of what a derivative is
- A reliable approach to word problems
- Strong preparation for the AP Calculus AB exam or a college final
How sessions work
Every session is one hour, one-on-one, and follows your class, your homework and your goals. We review what is coming up, work through it together and leave you with practice that sticks.
- Online anywhere in the U.S.
- In person in Minneapolis by arrangement
Your instructor
Ariel Ngongo
Founder and lead tutor
Professional engineer with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and more than six years of engineering experience.
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