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by hyencomper 754 days ago
IMHO a HS student learning Calculus should first learn the subject with pen and paper for a while before programming. It is important to work through the problems and think about the fundamental concepts involved, rather than thinking about the syntax involved in coding their solutions. Practising with pen and paper helps to internalize the subject matter better.
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That is something behind the premise of:

_Make: Calculus: Build models to learn, visualize, and explore_ by Joan Horvath, Rich Cameron

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61739368-make

It's a series with matching books for:

Geometry: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58059196-make

Trigonometry: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123127774-make

Makes perfect sense. And the parents suggestions for books is what I needed. Fun summer project. Learn svc and Mvc together with my Rising junior. What can go wrong.