Calculus Honors

Overview -

Study limits, continuity, differentiation, integrated algebraic, trigonometric, and transcendental functions, and the applications of derivatives and integrals.

MAJOR TOPICS AND CONCEPTS -

  • Functions

    • Introduction to Calculus
    • Graphing Calculators
    • Compositions and Transformations of Functions
    • Some Common Functions

    Limits and Continuity

    • Introduction to Limits
    • Properties of Limits
    • Limits Involving Infinity
    • Continuity
    • Applications of Limits

    Differentiation

    • The Derivative
    • Rules of Differentiation
    • Trigonometric Derivatives and the Chain Rule
    • Inverse Functions
    • Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
    • Derivatives of Exponential, Logarithmic, and Inverse Trig Functions
    • Implicit Differentiation

    Applications of Derivatives

    • Analyzing Functions: Curve Sketching
    • Analyzing Functions: Maximums and Minimums
    • Distance, Velocity, Acceleration, and Rectilinear Motion
    • Related Rates
    • The Mean-Value Theorem and L’Hôpital’s Rule
    • Linearization

    Integration

    • Area Approximation and Riemann Sums
    • Introductions to the Definite Integrals
    • The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
    • Integrals and Antiderivatives
    • Integration by Substitution
    • The Definite Integral

    Applications of Integrals

    • Finding the Area Under and Between Curves
    • Volume by Discs (Slicing)
    • Average Value of a Function and Rectilinear Motion Revisited

    Differential Equations and More Riemann Sums

    • Introduction
    • Initial Value Problems and Slope Fields
    • Numerical Approximation Methods with Integrals

    Supplemental Topics

    • Exploring the Graphs of f, f Prime, and f Double Prime
    • Relative Rates of Growth
    • Using Calculus with Data in a Table
    • Functions Defined by Integral


Grade Level

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

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Duration

Annual

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Prerequisites

Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, & Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry/Analytical Geometry 

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Mode

 Online

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Ratio

1 Teacher : 9 Student (Standard)

1 Teacher : 15 Student (max)

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Exams & Assessments

Online via Learning Management System

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Academic Year

9.6 Months ≈ 10 Months

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Commencement of Academic Year

January

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End of Academic Year

November

Requirements

 

Graphing Calculator Study Forge – Provided within the course