Calculus
Differential and integral calculus of elementary functions of one variable, such as polynomial, rational, radical, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential and functions, will be covered. Applications include rates of change, optimization, curve sketching and area.
Syllabus 2017-2018
The Syllabus for Calculus can be downloaded here.
Graphing Calculators
A graphing calculator is required for this course.
I highly recommend a TI-84 Plus Calculator.
I highly recommend a TI-84 Plus Calculator.
Desmos Online Free Graphing Calculator
Click here to access a graphing calculator online. You will still need a graphing hand-held, but this website can help graph function if you don't have your graphing calculator available at the time.
Come get help when you are struggling!
Please remember that I will be available during our home room period, during lunch time if you let me know ahead of time, or after school. Please don't wait until you are completely lost before you seek assistance. Ask questions during class, and feel free to raise you hand and pause the lesson if you don't understand something. I am not perfect and can make mistakes, so if you think something is wrong, don't let me get too far into it before you question it.
Also, make certain you are checking your answers to the odd problems in the back of the book. If you can not on your own calculate that answer, you need to ask about that problem either at the beginning of class when I ask for questions, or during the above mentioned times, or, if we have work time in class, see me individually during that time.
Also, make certain you are checking your answers to the odd problems in the back of the book. If you can not on your own calculate that answer, you need to ask about that problem either at the beginning of class when I ask for questions, or during the above mentioned times, or, if we have work time in class, see me individually during that time.
A place to get some Calculus help. Quote from the home page: " The intent of this site is to provide a complete set of free online (and downloadable) notes and/or tutorials for classes that I teach at Lamar University. I've tried to write the notes/tutorials in such a way that they should be accessible to anyone wanting to learn the subject regardless of whether you are in my classes or not."
Click here to link to lessons for Calculus topics. Here you can find extra examples to help you in your study of Calculus.
Click here for a link to the calculus help site online.
www.mathvids.com offers free videos of math lesson for Calculus topics.
Power Point Lectures for Calculus
Greg Kelly, Hanford High School, Richland Washington provides the use of these power-points free to all Calculus teachers and students.
Other Very Useful Calculus Sites
http://patrickjmt.com
An Interactive Calculus page with great notes and examples here
This site has neat flashcards of Calculus Facts and Calculus Common Mistakes here
Secant / Tangent GeoGebra Example
Worksheet site for AP Calculus
An Interactive Calculus page with great notes and examples here
This site has neat flashcards of Calculus Facts and Calculus Common Mistakes here
Secant / Tangent GeoGebra Example
Worksheet site for AP Calculus
AP Calculus AB
Follow these links to get more information about AP Calculus and the benefits of taking AP courses while in high school. This is something we may consider in the future.
6 Reasons to take AP Classes
College Board AP Calculus Informational Page
6 Reasons to take AP Classes
College Board AP Calculus Informational Page