Syllabus for AP Calculus AB Spring 2015 Mr. Hadley michael.hadley@cobbk12.org Approach: I use a multirepresentational approach, The Rule of Five, to teach the concepts of calculus. I present topics graphically, numerically, analytically, verbally, and in writing, and emphasize the connections between them. The students learn to work with functions presented in each of the five ways and understand the connections between them. I emphasize learning the language of calculus and insist that my students communicate using the correct terminology in writing and orally when they ask questions and discuss their problem solving strategies. Technology: Each student has at least a TI83+ or TI84+. I use Geo-sketchpad, PowerPoint, Podcasts and applets from websites for teaching purposes. The students are taught four basic calculator capabilities and use technology regularly to solve problems, experiment, interpret results and support conclusions. Major Assignments and Assessments: Students have homework for each topic and must show their work. When we discuss the homework problems in class, the students write their Solutions on the board and explain their work. We discuss the concepts involved and alternate problemsolving methods. They have several quizzes and a test in each unit, and a final exam at the end of the semester. The exam and tests are made up of both multiple choice and free response questions from previous AP exams. AP problem sets are assigned as homework and as projects several times each semester. Students are allowed to work with a partner and also get help from me. Students are assigned weekly journal problems and or questions. They are required to write about concepts, procedures and their solutions. Students should plan on taking the AP Calculus Exam in May 2015. Textbook: Single Variable Calculus: Early Transcendentals Rogawkski, W.H Freeman and Company, 2008 Other Instructional Materials: Calculus, Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic, Finney, Demanna, Waits, Kennedy, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007 Calculus Concepts and Applications Foerster, Key Curriculum Press, 2005 Calculus: Anton, Bivens, and Davis, Anton Textbooks, 2002 Concepts and Calculators in Calculus, Best, Carter, and Crabtree, Venture Publishing, 1997 Calculus of a Single Variable Larson, Edwards, and Hostetler, Houghton Mifflin 2006 AP Calculus AP Test Prep Series Finney, Demanna, Waits, Kennedy, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007
AP Calculus AB Grading Categories Functions and Limits - 15% Unit 1 Derivatives - 25% Units 2-3 Integrals - 25% Units 4-5 AP Exam Prep 15% Final Exam -20% Expectations Be on time. Respect teachers, other students and their property. Follow the rules as stated in the SCHS Student Handbook. No grooming, food or drinks in the classroom - water is acceptable. The class room is to remain clean. Unit 1 Functions, Graphs and Limits Review of functions Limits Continuity Intermediate Value Theorem Use the TI84 to graph functions in an arbitrary viewing windows and find zeros of functions Estimate limits from tables and graphs Find limits algebraically Find onesided limits Find nonexistent limits Apply properties of limits Describe a function s asymptotic behavior in terms of limits involving infinity Determine continuity at a point and on an interval Identify types of discontinuity Apply the Intermediate Value Theorem Text: Single Variable Calculus: Early Transcendentals Rogawkski: Chapter 1 and 2 Calculus: by Larson (Chapter 1)
Unit 2 Derivatives Concept of The Derivative Computing Derivatives Derivative at Point Derivative as Function Second Derivative Approximate average rate of change and instantaneous rate of change (including average velocity and instantaneous velocity) from graphs and tables Use a difference quotient to approximate a derivative at a point & Compute the value of a derivative at a point using the definition of f '(a), the limit of a difference quotient Estimate the derivative from graphs and tables Apply the rules for derivatives of polynomial, exponential and trigonometric functions Apply the rules for derivatives of sums, products, and quotients of functions Apply the Chain Rule Determine if a function is continuous and differentiable at a point, and the relationship between continuity and differentiability Solve particle motion problems involving position, velocity, acceleration, speed, and total distance traveled Use the TI84 to compute the derivative numerically Find a derivative of a function using the definition of f '(x) Find equations of tangent lines and normal lines Recognize graphs that have points at which there are vertical tangents or no tangents Find a linear approximation of f at a point and use it to approximate f at another value Interpret the meaning of a derivative as an instantaneous rate of change Translate equations involving derivatives into verbal descriptions (in sentence form) and vice versa Interpret the second derivative as a rate of change of a rate of change Compare relative magnitudes of functions and their rates of change Apply the relationships between differentiability and continuity Text: Single Variable Calculus: Early Transcendentals Rogawkski: Chapter 3 Supplementary Problems from Calculus by Anton Problems from Calculus by Best Demonstration of derivative at a point using technology such as Geo-Sketchpad Game Students work in groups to match graphs of f and f ' PowerPoint Graphs of functions are projected using PowerPoint. Students draw the graphs of the derivatives, and then the derivative graphs are projected for comparison. Calculus by Larson (2.3, 2.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.4) Given graphs of functions, students calculate slopes at several points, then draw the graphs of the derivatives and predict the derivative formulas Demonstration for derivatives of exponential functions using technology such as TIinteractive or Geo-Sketchpad
Unit 3 Applications of Derivatives Extreme Values Graphing Second Derivatives Optimization Related Rates Linearization Use the sign of f ' to determine the increasing, decreasing behavior of f and to determine if f is monotonic Use the sign of f " to determine the concavity of f Find derivatives of logarithmic and inverse trigonometric functions Use implicit differentiation to find and apply rates of change of implicitly defined functions Use implicit differentiation to find the derivative of an inverse function Solve related rates problems and explain the solution using a sentence and units Determine if a function satisfies the conditions of the Extreme Value Theorem Find critical points of a function Find extreme values of functions (local and global) and where they occur Apply First and Second Derivative Tests to determine local extrema Analyze graphs of f ' and f " as aids in sketching a graph of f Use a graph or sign chart of f ' as an aid in determining increasing and decreasing behavior of f. Use a graph or sign chart of f " as aids in determining concavity of f and inflection points Relate inflection points of f, the local extrema of f ', and the change in sign of f " Apply Rolle's Theorem and the Mean Value Theorem Apply L'Hospital's Rule Use derivatives to analyze families of functions Solve optimization problems Find a linear approximation of f at a point and use it to approximate f at another value Text: Single Variable Calculus: Early Transcendentals Rogawkski: Chapter 4 Calculus by Larson (5.1, 5.2, 5.8, 2.5, 2.6) Given graphs of functions, students calculate slopes at several points, then draw the graphs of the derivatives and predict the derivative formulas Student Presentations Each homework problem on related rates is presented by one student who writes his solution on a transparency and explains it to the class. The other students then ask questions and offer alternative strategies. Calculus by Larson (Chapter 3, 7.7) Game students work in groups matching graphs of f, f ' and f "
Unit 4 Definite Integrals Interpretations of Definite Integrals Properties of Definite Integrals Numeric Approximations to Definite Integrals The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Techniques for finding antiderivatives Compute Riemann sums using left, right, and midpoint evaluation points Use Riemann sums and trapezoidal sums to approximate definite integrals of functions represented algebraically, graphically and by tables of values. Given a table or graph of the rate of change of a quantity, approximate the change in the quantity Approximate distance traveled using velocity tables and graphs Solve application problems by setting up an approximating Riemann sum and representing its limit as a definite integral Define the definite integral as a limit of Riemann sums Identify the relationship between graphs of f and f ' and sketch the graph of f given f ' Use the FTC to compute values of f, given f ' Find antiderivatives that follow directly from derivatives of basic functions Determine Antiderivatives by substitution of variables (including change of limits definite integrals). Apply the properties of antiderivatives Use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to evaluate definite integrals and to find area Find specific antiderivatives using initial conditions Find distance and velocity from acceleration with initial conditions Use the FTC to represent a particular antiderivative and analytically and graphically analyze the functions so defined Apply the Second Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Use the definite integral to compute area Use the TI84 to compute definite integrals numerically Use the definite integral of the rate of change of a quantity over an interval to find the change in the quantity over the interval Use sentences to explain the meaning of a definite integral and give units Use the definite integral to compute distance traveled by a particle along a line Find the average value of a function using the definite integral Text: Variable Calculus: Early Transcendentals Rogawkski: Chapter 5 Calculus by Larson Supplementary problems from Calculus by Anton Students use a program on the Nspire (TI84) to find Reimann sums and the trapezoidal sums and the corresponding graphs for large values of n to help them visualize and understand the limit definition of the definite integral Students fill a region below a function s graph with dried beans, then smooth out the beans to form a rectangle whose height approximates the average value of the function Supplementary problems from Calculus by Best
Unit 5 Applications of Integrals Techniques for finding Antiderivatives Initial Condition Problems Differential Equations Integral as net change over time Areas of regions between curves Volumes of solids with known cross-sections Volumes of solids of revolution including disc and washer method Use integrals to calculate net change and total accumulation Find areas of regions between curves using horizontal or vertical representative rectangles Use definite integrals to find volumes of solids with known cross sections Use definite integrals to find volumes of solids of revolution using discs and washers Use Riemann sums to approximate volume given a table of values Find antiderivatives by Chain Rule for Integration and by u substitution of variables Find integrals that lead to inverse trig functions Find definite integrals by substitution including change of limits Write a differential equations that model a given statement Use slope fields to interpret differential equations geometrically and relate slope fields and solution curves for differential equations Text: Variable Calculus: Early Transcendentals Rogawkski: Chapter 6, 7, 8 and 9 Calculus, Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic, Finney: Chapter 6,7,8,9 Problems from Calculus by Best Slope Fields Lab TI 84 programs Calculus by Larson Slopefields handout from College Board Students practice drawing slope fields, matching slope fields to differential equations, and matching slope fields to solutions of differential equations. Game Students work in groups to match slope field graphs with their equations and a written description of the solution. Calculus by Larson (6.1 6.3) CD "Tools for Enriching Calculus" by Stewart to help students visualize the solids Applet on volumes of solids at www.ies.co.jp/math/products and at www.mathdemos.gcsu.edu/mathdemos Students build solids with a given cross section and base from materials such as clay Calculus Concepts and Applications, Foerster Review for AP Exam AP Practice Problems AP Modules
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