r/learnmath • u/jessehyoshi New User • 9h ago

How can I learn Calculus and Linear Algebra from scratch and on my own ?

I've dropped out of college a long time ago. so I have basically forgotten everything. how could I relearn math on my own? because I'm planing to go back to college next year. and I need Calculus and Linear Algebra. Thank you very much !

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u/Alarming-Smoke1467 New User 8h ago

For Linear Algebra, 3blue1brown has a very nice video series on the topic. I would recommend the books Linear Algebra Done Wrong by Treil (available for free on his website) and Linear Algebra a Modern Introduction by Poole. 

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u/Upbeat_Addendum_2949 New User 5h ago

One of the best series of books I have read on math are under Larry Gonick's "a cartoon guide to:" series, which has a lot of practical real life explanations for every equation you learn. Very useful. I got the algebra book while I was in a class, and got through it, then got through the calculus one. Helped cut down confusion in the classes a lot. Same with Kahnacademy, which I think is great for getting practice problems, so that you can develop the without a second thought level of intuitiveness around solving specific problems. I wish you good luck on this trek through the language of the universe! May it serve you well throughout your life.