HOW TO MEMORIZE FORMULAS IN MATHEMATICS: Book-1 Calculus

by Rajesh Sarswat

It can sometimes be very tricky to understand and remember the mathematical formulas since there are many for every concept and that too with various applications. If a formula is put wrong regardless of how small is the mistake, the whole problem goes wrong. But, with the tips given in this book, students will be able to memorize all the formulas with better understanding.

76 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2017

Reviews

[Pranshu Gupta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Learning integration formulas has always been a challenge for me but this book has made it very simple. Highly recommended

[Chirag Sehgal · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was really helpful . It made my concepts strong and easy to memorize 😊

[Mayank Singh · Rating 5 out of 5]

best book to learn the technique of learning any calculus formula in less time...

[Grady · Rating 5 out of 5]

‘Practice and learning derivations are the two best methods to learn all the formulas of mathematics.’

Indian author Rajesh Sarswat is a Post Graduate in Computer Science and worked from a senior capacity under the Government of India until he retired to pursue his passion for writing and teaching, focusing on mathematics and research on various techniques and concepts of quick mathematics. His first book “Be a Human Calculator” was the result of his research in this field for the past 20 years. His other books include “Avoid Silly Mistakes in Mathematics", and " How to Memorize Formulas in Mathematics Book 1 Calculus, and "How to Memorize Formulas in Mathematics Book-2 Trigonometry."

Rajesh’s fine book is a workbook. As he offers his reason for writing the book in his Preface we discover, ‘The roots of this book could be traced to the year 1991 when I skimmed through a small article in a vernacular newspaper on quick mathematics. The article was based on a technique of multiplication evolved by Jakow Trachtenberg, the famed Russian mathematician. The article left a deep imprint in my mind and I wondered as to whether there were other such techniques of quick mathematics. This led me to look for more insightful articles and papers. As I was preparing for competitive examinations conducted by various public agencies which almost always require consummate mathematical skills for success, I found these techniques truly useful. Little did I realize at that time that my incessant journey into the realm of quick mathematics had begun! I had taken to a passion that would be in my psyche for all times to come. These techniques worked very well and I cleared a plethora of competitive examinations. The more I practiced the techniques, the better I got at them. Very soon I was able to appreciate the deeper and subtle aspects of quick mathematics. I realized that speed at solving problems directly influenced the appreciation of the problems. And thorough appreciation of mathematical problems, every great mathematician would tell you, is the key to solutions. I also deem it essential to mention at this juncture that the faster you get at problem solving, the greater is your accuracy…. By reading this book, the students will be able to: memorize all the formulas with better understanding. The book covers two aspects of formulas learning. One is general aspects, which apply to all branches of Mathematics. These have been explained in detail in the first chapter. The second element is some particular techniques, observations, derivations which will help students to learn the formulas of a specific topic in Mathematics (Calculus, Trigonometry, etc.).’

This book is a teaching manual with accessible formats for learning basic techniques that apply to memorizing formulas, finding tricks to learn formulas of derivatives and formulas of integration along with a section on silly mistakes in calculus.

Throughout the book Rajesh keeps the reader with him allowing the learning process to take place, reinforcing each ‘memorization trick’ with supplemental practice examples. For students as well as for anyone who deals with numbers this book is an invaluable addition to the library.

[David Styles · Rating 3 out of 5]

Firstly, in case it is not already clear, be aware that this book is by no means a primer for calculus. Your knowledge of calculus, what it does and how it does it, are all assumed, as are any mathematical terms. There is not so much as a glossary, so if you have not yet studied calculus, save this book for later.

What the book is very good for, however, is laying out the formulae that you will need all in one place, and presenting them in an organised fashion, clustered so as to make them much more manageable.

Talk in terms of the science of memory, if like me you are more familiar with this than you are with calculus, this is about chunking. While each formula is itself a collection of chunks, for a person who has studied calculus each becomes a single chunk, but that still means a lot of chunks to remember, since there are a lot of formulae. The way that Sarswat presents them means that each collection of formulae can become a single chunk instead, with some mental notes on the variations to be found therewithin, why they occur and how to remember the differences, so as to effectively learn many formulae for the price of each one.

All in all, I’d consider this [by no means stand-alone] handbook an excellent adjunct to any student’s arsenal when it comes to mastering the dark art of calculus.

[Valery · Rating 3 out of 5]

HOW TO MEMORIZE FORMULAS IN MATHEMATICS: Book-1 Calculus by Rajesh Sarswat is a short, concise book that will help you conquer memorizing formulas necessary to achieve math wisdom,and the confidence that comes with knowing that you are ready for any calculus test coming your way. The author lays out the book simply, and stresses that memorizing is the quickest and easiest way to retain knowledge, especially when it comes to math. He stresses the techniques that will help you learn more easily and retain what you have learned for the long haul. This is imperative if you are struggling with calculus and need help breezing through the problems. Once you have memorized and mastered the formulas, you will master the math. It's really that simple. Overall, a succinct and helpful book for anyone struggling with calculus or trigonometry.

[Jimmy Jefferson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A how to on memorizing formulas

This is a short book on methods of memory that can help you to retain information on formulas. The author uses some basic methods to help you in the process of memorizing mathematical formulas. I found some of the information to be new and interesting but I also saw some information that his common knowledge and has been out there for a long time. I think there are some useful methods and material in this book that are a benefit to those wanting to learn but struggling with remembering the formula used. Check this one out if you are looking for help in math formulas.

[Pegboard · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found in How to Memorize Formulas in Mathematics: Book-1 Calculus to be informative for those at the beginning of this course of study to get off on the right foot. Rajesh Sarswat simplifies how to memorize the formulas needed to complete calculus problems. Having these methods at the tip of your mind makes it easier to further your education.

Rajesh Sarswat's methods aren't all new, but having it all together in one book makes it effortless to find what is need to solve calculus problems. The key is memorizing, which is the foundation for most mathematical problems, if you want to get the correct answer quickly.

[Babita Chauhan · Rating 5 out of 5]

a very helpful book for making a tough job of learning formula an easy one.

[Adesh Singh · Rating 5 out of 5]

An astonishing book for students who face difficulty in learning those tricky formulas of calculus ...it will assist students to apprentice the formulas in an easier way!!