<p>I know this kind of topic has been come up a lot but I just gotta ask anyway.
I am at second year at CC taking multivariable calculus and physics. I feel so dumb compare to others in my calculus class. We just took the Vector-Valued chapter test, and I got 79% while the average grade is 85%. I studied hard for this test but the outcome isn't very bright. I cant understand how the people can keep up with the lecture. No matter how fast the instructor goes, people in the class were able to keep up with her and even ask questions. I can't keep up with her, even though I take notes, it took me after doing homework to understand was she talked about. Same for physics. Is there a way to study more efficient? i know spend more time studying is already given.</p>
<p>I cant think any more careers that suitable for me than engineering even though I am suck at math and physics.</p>
<p>I would not be too down. For one, IT’S VECTORS. I was a Math major and to this day, I still do not care for vectors.</p>
<p>You may need additional study materials. Back in my day, Schaum’s Outlines helped me. Now there are better ones out there.</p>
<p>Also, hit the Math Department’s library and look at other Calculus III books. Sometimes, one author can explain concepts better than the book you are using as the textbook.</p>
<p>I agree with deep… Read the book before each class so you aren’t lost in lecture. Make sure you understand all of the hw/sample problems. Then practice more by working out extra problems.</p>
<p>These two resources have been vital to my success in Calc II, Calc III, and I’m using them for Linear Algebra and Differential Eqns this semester.</p>
<p>With the exception of Calc II, I haven’t had good experiences with my math professors and consequently… don’t go to lecture, so I rely heavily on the above.</p>
<p>Seconded for Paul’s Online Notes. I learned enough Multivariable from that to win a trophy from Mu Alpha Theta State Competition. Definitely neat little thing if you want another view of things.</p>
<p>Are you rock-solid on dot product and cross product of real-valued vectors?</p>
<p>How did you do in your earlier calculus classes? Are you drawing 3D diagrams to help you understand things?</p>
<p>Anyway, do what I do. Study like crazy. Read your textbook, don’t rely just on lecture. Also read supplements. Look at youtube instructional videos. If there’s a concept you don’t get, dig the web good and hard for an explanation that makes sense to you. It might not be you, it might be the way it’s being taught.</p>
<p>@eyeheartphysics: I went to Paul’s website a few times already but didn’t care to remember the site and its name. haha. it’s very helpful website. </p>
<p>@TomServo, that is what I am going to do starting this weekend, study like crazy. lol</p>
<p>@Magneto, I been started to watch his videos since I started Calc 2.</p>