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What books do I recommend for the Subtest III: Calculus/Trigonometry portion of the Single Subject Math CSET?
Both Calculus and Trigonometry require their own preparation materials. The History of Math component is only a small part of the test and I don't believe you can 'prepare' for it in the conventional sense!
For a fairly exhaustive and descriptive study content for Subtest III, consult the link Subtest III: Calculus and Trigonometry Syllabus.
For Calculus, I earnestly recommend any - one or more! - of the following books:
a) Calculus and Analytical Geometry
By: Thomas/Finney
Edition: 9/10th
Pub: Addison Wesley;
Comments: This book is simply a classic, there's nothing more to be said! The authors (G B Thomas and Ross L Finney) have written books with IDENTICAL titles INDIVIDUALLY too, but all these books are of the same extraordinary calibre!! Also, this book is available as one book or as two (Vol 1 and Vol. 2): in the latter case, Vol 1 is more than adequate for the CSET.
Qs? Call (Jay): 951-489-7665
OR email me: [email protected].
b) Calculus (4th Edition) OR
Calculus: Concepts and Contexts (2nd Edition)
By: James Stewart
Pub: Brooks/Cole
Comments: Another excellent set of books, very simply and ably written by someone who has also co-authored one of the Algebra books I've strongly recommended.
c) Calculus
By: Larson/Hostetler/Edwards
Edition: 5th/6th
Pub: Heath
Comments: Comparable to the others! Very user-friendly, and a standard text for AP Calculus in High Schools.
d) Calculus
By: Smith/Minton
Edition: 2nd
Pub: McGrawHill
Comments: A book written in a singularly detailed manner: these chaps take nothing for granted, and there are small, insightful observations about problem-solving, offering tips, pointers and pitfalls at all the right places, which enormously endeared itself to me!
For Trigonometry, any of the books I've recommended for Subtest I: Algebra would be sufficient. (Examine Subtest I Algebra Prep Resources).
In the Algebra books, there are usually 3 chapters devoted to Trigonometry, and all three merit your attention and mastery!
Otherwise, there are dedicated books on the subject that are excellent, for instance:
Analytical Trigonometry with Applications
By: Barnett/Ziegler
Edition: 6th
Pub: PWS Publishing
Remember: You need not purchase the current edition of any of the above textbooks! Changes from one edition to the next is usually incremental , and it's a bloody beastly scam of rapacious book publishers to insure continuous sales by supposedly updating their books!
Qs? Call (Jay): 951-489-7665
OR email me: [email protected].
Both Calculus and Trigonometry require their own preparation materials. The History of Math component is only a small part of the test and I don't believe you can 'prepare' for it in the conventional sense!
For a fairly exhaustive and descriptive study content for Subtest III, consult the link Subtest III: Calculus and Trigonometry Syllabus.
For Calculus, I earnestly recommend any - one or more! - of the following books:
a) Calculus and Analytical Geometry
By: Thomas/Finney
Edition: 9/10th
Pub: Addison Wesley;
Comments: This book is simply a classic, there's nothing more to be said! The authors (G B Thomas and Ross L Finney) have written books with IDENTICAL titles INDIVIDUALLY too, but all these books are of the same extraordinary calibre!! Also, this book is available as one book or as two (Vol 1 and Vol. 2): in the latter case, Vol 1 is more than adequate for the CSET.
Qs? Call (Jay): 951-489-7665
OR email me: [email protected].
b) Calculus (4th Edition) OR
Calculus: Concepts and Contexts (2nd Edition)
By: James Stewart
Pub: Brooks/Cole
Comments: Another excellent set of books, very simply and ably written by someone who has also co-authored one of the Algebra books I've strongly recommended.
c) Calculus
By: Larson/Hostetler/Edwards
Edition: 5th/6th
Pub: Heath
Comments: Comparable to the others! Very user-friendly, and a standard text for AP Calculus in High Schools.
d) Calculus
By: Smith/Minton
Edition: 2nd
Pub: McGrawHill
Comments: A book written in a singularly detailed manner: these chaps take nothing for granted, and there are small, insightful observations about problem-solving, offering tips, pointers and pitfalls at all the right places, which enormously endeared itself to me!
For Trigonometry, any of the books I've recommended for Subtest I: Algebra would be sufficient. (Examine Subtest I Algebra Prep Resources).
In the Algebra books, there are usually 3 chapters devoted to Trigonometry, and all three merit your attention and mastery!
Otherwise, there are dedicated books on the subject that are excellent, for instance:
Analytical Trigonometry with Applications
By: Barnett/Ziegler
Edition: 6th
Pub: PWS Publishing
Remember: You need not purchase the current edition of any of the above textbooks! Changes from one edition to the next is usually incremental , and it's a bloody beastly scam of rapacious book publishers to insure continuous sales by supposedly updating their books!
Qs? Call (Jay): 951-489-7665
OR email me: [email protected].