Many
students do not succeed in Technical Calculus and also in college because they
really do not try to be successful. What do we mean by trying? Trying means meeting at least the minimum requirements for the
course. These are
1. Attending each and every
class;
2. Doing all the assignments on time whether they are collected or
not, for a grade or not;
3. Getting help when there are
topics that you have difficulty understanding.
Doing less is really not
trying to succeed. Getting help is one of the easiest things
to do. Help can be received
from a variety of places starting with your instructor or your classmates. If
you feel shy about admitting that you do not understand something to classmates
or your instructor (feelings such as these are quite normal and you should
strive to overcome them eventually), then there are more anonymous sources for
extra help. Your textbook, when read carefully, can provide help by giving
insights and examples. In addition, the MLRC staff can provide valuable help
when learning Technical Calculus.