Higher mathematics refers to a complicated part of mathematics objects and methods compared with elementary mathematics and secondary mathematics. Algebra, geometry and simple set theory in middle school are called secondary mathematics, which is regarded as the transition between elementary mathematics in primary and secondary schools and higher mathematics in university.

Generally speaking, advanced mathematics is a basic subject formed by calculus, algebra, geometry and their intersection. The main contents include: series, limit, calculus, spatial analytic geometry and linear algebra, series, ordinary differential equations. Basic subjects for postgraduate examinations in engineering, science and finance.

historical development

It is generally believed that all kinds of mathematics developed before16th century generally belong to the category of elementary mathematics. After17th century, more in-depth mathematical disciplines such as calculus, spatial analytic geometry and linear algebra, series and ordinary differential equations have been established, so it is called advanced mathematics.