Calculus Preparation and Fundamentals
Foundational lessons in calculus preparation that introduce limits and function behavior.
Description : Serving as an introduction to calculus, this course familiarizes students with foundational concepts such as limits and the behavior of functions through interactive experiments and challenging exercises.
Category : Math
Age : 12+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Precalculus Algebra Review Section 1: Basic Algebra Operations - Lesson 1: Key Arithmetic Operations - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Key Arithmetic Operations - Lesson 2: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Section 2: Solving Equations - Lesson 1: Understanding Linear Equations - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Understanding Linear Equations - Lesson 2: Techniques to Isolate the Variable - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Techniques to Isolate the Variable Section 3: Factoring and Exponents - Lesson 1: Introduction to Factoring Polynomials - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Introduction to Factoring Polynomials - Lesson 2: Rules of Exponents - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Rules of Exponents Section 4: Functions as a Concept - Lesson 1: Defining a Function - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Defining a Function - Lesson 2: Understanding Domain and Range - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Understanding Domain and Range Section 5: Interactive Algebra Experiments - Lesson 1: Hands-on Equation Exploration - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Hands-on Equation Exploration - Lesson 2: Group Problem-Solving with Algebra - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Group Problem-Solving with Algebra Module 2: Exploring Functions Section 1: Introduction to Functions - Lesson 1: What Is a Function? - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 What Is a Function? - Lesson 2: Everyday Examples of Functions - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Everyday Examples of Functions Section 2: Function Notation - Lesson 1: Understanding f(x) Notation - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Understanding f(x) Notation - Lesson 2: Evaluating Functions at Given Inputs - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Evaluating Functions at Given Inputs Section 3: Linear Functions - Lesson 1: Characteristics of Linear Functions - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Characteristics of Linear Functions - Lesson 2: Graphing Straight Lines - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Graphing Straight Lines Section 4: Quadratic Functions - Lesson 1: Features of Quadratic Functions - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Features of Quadratic Functions - Lesson 2: Visualizing Parabolas - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Visualizing Parabolas Section 5: Interactive Function Activities - Lesson 1: Matching Functions to Graphs - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Matching Functions to Graphs - Lesson 2: Collaborative Graph Sketching - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Collaborative Graph Sketching Module 3: Introduction to Graphs and Behavior Section 1: Graph Basics - Lesson 1: Understanding the Coordinate Plane - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Understanding the Coordinate Plane - Lesson 2: Plotting Points Accurately - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Plotting Points Accurately Section 2: Graphing Different Types of Functions - Lesson 1: Revisiting Graphs of Linear Functions - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Revisiting Graphs of Linear Functions - Lesson 2: Plotting Simple Quadratic Graphs - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Plotting Simple Quadratic Graphs Section 3: Behavior of Functions - Lesson 1: Identifying Increasing and Decreasing Trends - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Identifying Increasing and Decreasing Trends - Lesson 2: Recognizing Constant Function Behavior - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Recognizing Constant Function Behavior Section 4: Interpreting Data from Graphs - Lesson 1: Reading Graphical Information - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Reading Graphical Information - Lesson 2: Analyzing Trends in Graphs - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Analyzing Trends in Graphs Section 5: Collaborative Graph Project - Lesson 1: Conducting a Hands-on Graphing Experiment - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Conducting a Hands-on Graphing Experiment - Lesson 2: Group Analysis of Graph Results - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Group Analysis of Graph Results Module 4: Fundamentals of Limits Section 1: Intuitive Understanding of Limits - Lesson 1: Introducing the Concept of Approaching Values - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Introducing the Concept of Approaching Values - Lesson 2: Exploring Sequences That Approach a Limit - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Exploring Sequences That Approach a Limit Section 2: Limits Through Graphs - Lesson 1: Visualizing Limits on Graphs - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Visualizing Limits on Graphs - Lesson 2: Recognizing Limit Behavior in Plotted Functions - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Recognizing Limit Behavior in Plotted Functions Section 3: Interactivity with Limits - Lesson 1: Demonstrating Limits Through Experiments - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Demonstrating Limits Through Experiments - Lesson 2: Group Discussion on Limit Concepts - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Group Discussion on Limit Concepts Section 4: Algebraic Approach to Limits - Lesson 1: Using Substitution Techniques to Approach Limits - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Using Substitution Techniques to Approach Limits - Lesson 2: Recognizing Patterns That Indicate Limits - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Recognizing Patterns That Indicate Limits Section 5: Problem-Solving with Limits - Lesson 1: Solving Simple Limit Problems - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Solving Simple Limit Problems - Lesson 2: Collaborative Exercises in Computing Limits - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Collaborative Exercises in Computing Limits Module 5: Preparing for Calculus: Synthesis and Applications Section 1: Review of Key Concepts - Lesson 1: Recap of Foundational Algebra - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Recap of Foundational Algebra - Lesson 2: Recap of Basic Function Concepts - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Recap of Basic Function Concepts Section 2: Connecting Functions and Limits - Lesson 1: Integrating Function Behavior with Limit Ideas - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Integrating Function Behavior with Limit Ideas - Lesson 2: Practical Experiments Linking Concepts - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Practical Experiments Linking Concepts Section 3: Real-life Applications - Lesson 1: Informal Exploration of Rates of Change - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Informal Exploration of Rates of Change - Lesson 2: Modeling Everyday Phenomena with Mathematical Concepts - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Modeling Everyday Phenomena with Mathematical Concepts Section 4: Interactive Review Session - Lesson 1: Group Discussion on Learned Concepts - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Group Discussion on Learned Concepts - Lesson 2: Problem-Solving Workshop for Concept Reinforcement - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Problem-Solving Workshop for Concept Reinforcement Section 5: Preparing for the Next Step - Lesson 1: Assessment of Readiness for Calculus - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Assessment of Readiness for Calculus - Lesson 2: Preview of Future Calculus Concepts - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Preview of Future Calculus Concepts