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Originally Posted by MS Fowler
Calculus was a stone wall for me. I easily understood all math--set theory, algebra, trig --up to calculus, but couldn't get it. I share the blame with my teacher. Having said that, there have been several times when I could have used calculus. At least now I can use a spread sheet and just use as many iteration as required---its a slow method, but it works well enough.
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I've served on a number of search committees seeking Calculus instructors. I can assert with a high degree of certainty that there are a lot of mathematicians who cannot teach Calculus and very few who can. The difference between the two groups is startling.
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