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