| Although I took calculus in college.... OK, that's not | | | | could... except teach. |
| completely true. I actually took calculus TWICE in | | | | I primarily added value by confiscating the answer |
| college because I failed it the first time! | | | | key when I gave them tests, but they did great |
| Allow me to start again.... | | | | on the tests even without it. The hardest part |
| Although I have taken calculus repeatedly, I don't | | | | was correcting their tests. I didn't even know |
| actually know any calculus right now. In fact, from | | | | what the symbols meant! Using skills I had |
| the time my kids were in Algebra 2, I was | | | | mastered in Kindergarten, I just made sure their |
| completely lost. My boys both used Saxon Math | | | | answers looked exactly like the answer key. |
| with DIVE CD's for Advanced Math and Calculus, | | | | They basically taught themselves Calculus! |
| and we supplemented that with The Teaching | | | | Unbelievable! |
| Company course called "Calculus Made Clear." The | | | | The upper subjects like Calculus and Physics can |
| boys managed to learn calculus without me. I | | | | be very intimidating, but it IS possible. If you are |
| watched them do the assignments. I smiled when | | | | facing an obstacle, whether it's upper math or |
| they told me about complex concepts. I nodded | | | | whatever, be brave! You will be amazed at what |
| wisely as they would work out tough problems, I | | | | your kids can learn! Give them the opportunity |
| observed them use the solution manual to work | | | | and see if they can fly! |
| out each problem. I did everything supportive I | | | | |