The Humongous Book of Calculus Problems

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1. agentwigglesJul 2021
   I used the Humongous Book of Calculus Problems in college. Drilling tons of problems was incredibly helpful.
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2. CrakeFeb 2014
   The Humongous Book of Calculus Problems is also a very good self-teaching resource. It doesn't jump steps so you don't get lost when studying.
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3. mindcrimeNov 2020
   Agreed. There are also several series of "problem books" out there, that are nothing but hundreds and hundreds of problems (and solutions) for a given subject. They tend to have titles like "The Humongous Book of Calculus Problems" or "The Humongous Book of Algebra Problems", or "1001 Solved Problems in Linear Algebra", etc.

   I also buy cheap used copies of older editions of various text-books to supplement the video stuff. When you don't have to worry about using the latest version because it's required for a class, you can find some really cheap deals.

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4. mindcrimeDec 2018
   In short, by not providing an answer key, you are denying the disciplined student the opportunity to efficiently learn.

   I agree with you 100%. But let me add this: in most cases, if you're studying with a book that doesn't have an answer key, you can supplement that text with exercises taken from somewhere else. For example, lots of course websites around the 'net post previous years exams / homework with answers. There are also books like Schaum's 3,000 Solved Problems in Calculus[1], The Humongous Book of Calculus Problems[2], 3,000 Solved Problems in Linear Algebra[3], etc.

   Also, with books that are used as textbooks, and that provide an answer key but only to instructors... if you aren't averse to violating copyright and using certain pirate websites, those "instructor only" answer keys can often be found.

   [1]: https://www.amazon.com/Schaums-Solved-Problems-Calculus-Outl...

   [2]: https://www.amazon.com/Humongous-Book-Calculus-Problems-Book...

   [3]: https://www.amazon.com/000-Solved-Problems-Linear-Algebra/dp...

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