Course Description
Our study of calculus, the mathematics of motion and change, is divided into two major topics: differential and integral calculus. Differential calculus enables us to calculate rates of change, to find the slope of a curve, and to calculate velocities and accelerations of moving bodies. Integral calculus is used to find the area of an irregular region in a plane, to measure lengths of curves, and to calculate centers of mass of arbitrary solids. Problems will be presented and solved in four distinct ways: analytically, numerically, graphically, and verbally. Students will use a graphing calculator to determine the value of a derivative at a point, to find the value of a definite integral, to graph a function in any window, and to solve an equation.
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Daily Supplies ListAt least two sharpened pencils
Textbook 3 ring binder or folder (for homework) Spiral notebook (for notes) |
Calculator UseWe will be using the TI-nspire CAS calculators in class. It is not necessary to purchase a graphing calculator, but it could be helpful for homework. There are also many free graphing calculator apps that can be downloaded from the internet.
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Course OutlineSemester 1
A Library of Functions Key Concept: The Derivative Short Cuts to Differentiation Semester 2 Key Concept: The Integral Constructing the Anit-Derivative Integration |
GradesGrades will be based on the following:
20% In Class Work and Labs (Notebook checks, group activities, exit slips, etc) 20% Homework 60% Quizzes, Test, Projects (Retakes are available on tests.) I encourage you to use Powerschools to check your progress. It’s a great resource to make sure you are on track. You may need to stay after with me to get extra help. I am available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays after school, or any day before school. |
HomeworkYou will be assigned homework almost every night. The homework is designed to give you a chance to practice concepts developed in class. Do not panic if you cannot do every problem. Use your resources and try your best.
Each homework assignment will consist of 10 pts: 5 pts for showing your work and then 5 pts for your online score: 5 pts for 80%+, 4 pts for 70%+, 3 pts for 60%, 2 pts for 50%, 1 pt for 40%. Then after you have had a chance to ask questions and make corrections, you will take a Homework Quiz (once a week) where you will be allowed to use your homework to help answer questions. All homework assignments must be completed in order to retake any tests. Use the following link to view homework assignments
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I look forward to a great year. Please contact me ([email protected]) any time with questions, comments, or concerns. My goal is for each of you to feel successful and enjoy learning. I know together we can make this happen!