When do most people do calculus?

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In summary, calculus was developed in the late 17th century by Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. Its purpose is to understand and analyze changing quantities, and most people learn it in high school between the ages of 15-18. While it can be challenging, it has practical applications in various fields such as physics, engineering, and economics.
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when do "most" people do calculus?

out of curiousity, when do "most" people do calculus? when do they start?
 
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"Most" people start as college freshman. Brighter students take advanced placement calculus in high school (senior year).
 
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It really depends where you are.
In Belgium, precalculus is taught in the fourth year of secondary school. The last two years are devoted to calculus.

Things I saw in High School:
Series
Limits
Derivatives
Partial Derivatives
Integration
Simple differential equations

I'm quite sure that in most other European countries this is also required knowledge for most students.
 

1. When did calculus originate?

Calculus was developed independently by Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz in the late 17th century.

2. What is the purpose of learning calculus?

The purpose of learning calculus is to understand and analyze the behavior of quantities that are constantly changing.

3. At what age do most people learn calculus?

Most people learn calculus in high school, typically between the ages of 15-18.

4. Is calculus difficult to learn?

Calculus can be challenging for some people, but with dedication and practice, it can be mastered.

5. Can calculus be applied to real-life situations?

Yes, calculus has many practical applications in fields such as physics, engineering, economics, and more. It is used to solve problems involving rates of change and optimization.

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