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