Calculus Reordered: A History of the Big Ideas

Calculus Reordered is a groundbreaking book that takes readers on an exciting journey through the evolution of calculus over more than three centuries.

Written by renowned mathematician David Bressoud, this book provides a fresh perspective on how calculus was developed and why it's taught in the classroom today.

By exploring the historical context of calculus, Bressoud reveals problems with the standard curriculum ordering and argues that a pedagogy informed by the historical development of calculus represents a sounder way for students to learn this fascinating area of mathematics.

With a focus on integration as accumulation, differentiation as ratios of change, series as sequences of partial sums, and limits as they arise from the algebra of inequalities, Calculus Reordered offers a more logical and effective approach to learning calculus.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the origins and development of calculus, as well as how it can be taught in a way that makes sense for modern students.