This class is harder than you think. In comparison to Calculus I, I found the midterm and exam averages were generally lower. Although having only one midterm does reduce the stress for this class, it means it’s easier to fall behind. Studying for the Calc midterm and final were definitely a rush because it was easier to get away with doing less homework for the class, which isn’t great in the long run. It’s very important to keep up with the class and do the weekly homework problems. Even if you’re struggling with getting this done, at least attend the tutorials. Also, try and put in more effort on the assignments, since these will balance out the midterm/exam grades which tend to be lower.

Classes focused primarily on example problems. Since the concepts you’ll learn in Calculus II are more abstract than Calculus I, you kind of learn them by doing examples. It’s extremely important to pay attention during these examples in class, even if it means taking less notes and focusing more on what the teacher is saying. As often as you can, you should be going to office hours or asking questions after class about CONCEPTS, since this is harder to learn on your own. If they haven’t already, you should also ask the professors if they have any animations that illustrate the concepts that you can watch. They often post these on OnQ, and these are EXTREMELY helpful.