...The main emphases of calculus are two new functions beyond +, -, X, / the derivative (the slope of a line or curve) and the integral (the area under a curve). Both of these functions are easier to calculate than long division. Whether it is U-substitution, the chain rule, or inflection points, I... (read more)
I am currently a math teacher at Olathe West High School. Bachelor's in applied math from UCLA, master's in education and master's in math as well. Have tutored students from algebra 1 through calc bc. (read more)