1. Graphing Unit
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I. Functions, Graphs, and Limits
A. Analysis of graphs.
RST.11-12.1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9
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1. Graph various types of functions, and describe their characteristics.
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Stewart’s Calculus 6th edition
Information from chapter 1 on piecewise functions
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Graphing Functions Summative Assessment – Test
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Warm-up Target Check (no calculator)
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Review of Summer Graphing Packet
Notes on Step Function & Piecewise Function
Rule of Four Activities
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Tier 2: analyze, describe, explain, graph
Tier 3: function, piecewise function, even function, odd function, symmetry, intercepts, zeros
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2. Limits Unit
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I. Functions, Graphs, and Limits
B. Limits of functions: a, b, c
C. Asymptotic and unbounded behavior: a, b
D. Continuity as a property of functions: a, b, c
RST.11-12.1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9
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2.2 Determine the value of a limit graphically, graph a function given conditions regarding limits, and explain the relationships among limits, one-sided limits, and infinite limits.
2.3 Evaluate limits using the limit laws and squeeze theorem; justify the validity of the laws and the theorem.
4.4 Calculate limits involving horizontal asymptotes.
2.5 Describe continuity, discontinuity, and the Intermediate Value Theorem in specific and general cases.
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Stewart’s Calculus 6th edition
Lessons 2.2, 2.3, 4.4, 2.5
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Limits Summative Assessment (2.1- 2.3) – Test
Continuity Summative Assessment (2.5) – Test
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Target Check 2.1-2.2
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Notes
Homework
Homework video for 2.2
Collaborative Work Practice (in-class)
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Tier 2: analyze, describe, explain, approximate, determine, calculate, evaluate, validity
Tier 3: limit, tangent line, secant line, approaches, one-sided limit, infinite limit, squeeze theorem, continuity, discontinuity, Intermediate Value Theorem
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AP#1 Interlude
Tabular Data
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I. Functions, Graphs, and Limits
B. Limits of functions: c
II. Derivatives
B. Derivative at a point: d
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Reasoning with Tabular Data
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AP Cental Document Reasoning with Tabular Data
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(assessed on Definition of a Derivative Summative Assessment)
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Collaborative Practice from Reasoning with Tabular Data
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Tier 2: approximate
Tier 3: slope, tangent line, derivative
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3a. Derivatives Unit Part I
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II. Derivatives
A. Concept of the derivative: a, b, c, d
B. Derivative at a point: a, b, c, d
C. Derivative as a function: a, d
E. Applications of derivatives; c, e
F. Computation of derivatives: a, b, c
RST.11-12.1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9
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3.1 Apply the definition of a derivative, especially in contexts of rates of change.
3.2 Determine derivatives of a given graph; explain differentiability and its ties to continuity.
3.3 Calculate derivatives symbolically.
3.4 Calculate derivatives of trigonometric functions.
3.5 Calculate derivatives using the chain rule.
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Stewart’s Calculus 6th edition
Chapter 3, Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5
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Definition of a Derivative Summative Assessment (3.1-3.2) – Test
Definition Rules Summative Assessment (3.3-3.5) – Test
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In-class practice with ongoing checks for understanding
Target Check (3.3-3.5)
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Notes (including multicolored graphs and an animation of a graph for 3.2 and 3.5)
Homework
Collaborative Practice
- 3.2: 2009 AP Free Response #3, and analyze student samples for errors and point values
- Grouping Activity, Multiple Derivatives Game (3.3-3.5)
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Tier 2: Apply, determine, calculate, explain
Tier 3: derivative, differentiation, continuity, chain rule
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