Calculus 1.
Calculus 1.
Calculus 1.
i. there will always be a clear rubric for each assessment; (Note: The
rubric is based on the learning outcomes.)
ii. educators will assess learning as many times as needed (minimum
five times);
iii. clarity of handwriting, structure, connection and flow of thought
processes; grammatical correction (sentence structure,
punctuation, etc.); content(critical thinking, contextualization,
individual’s personal voice,creativity, etc.) considered as critical
elements of assessment;
iv. mid-term exam will cover all the materials learned by the time the
midterm is taken; and
v. Final exam will cover all the materials covered in a trimester.
Grading System
• Scores Letter Grade Quality of Performance
• 70 - 100 A Excellent
• 60 - 69 B Good
• 50 - 59 C Satisfactory
• 40 - 49 D Pass
• Below 40 F Fail
The final course grade will be guided by
the following four principles
1. Whether a student demonstrates excellent and consistent understanding
of principles, can integrate them with other material she/he has studied,
and can consistently present them creatively, with almost no errors, in
written and verbal forms. Whether a student can apply principles to new
situations well and creatively. (Grade A)
2. Whether a student not only knows the principles and facts, but also can
apply them to new situations in a creative manner most of the time.
Whether a student presents written work that is clear, creative, and
generally free from mistakes. Whether a student can articulate ideas
clearly and creatively most of the time. (Grade B)
………Principles……..
3. Whether a student knows the facts and can present them in an orderly
manner and can usually apply them to new situations. Whether a student
generally presents the information in writing that has infrequent mistakes
and can be understood easily by the reader. Whether a student can
articulate the facts in an understandable manner. (Grade C)
4. Whether a student knows most of the facts and can present them in
some order some of the time. Whether a student generally presents the
facts in writing that has frequent mistakes, such that it is difficult to fully
understand what the student intends. Whether the student is generally
unable to articulate the facts in an understandable manner. (Grade D)
Distribution of Marks for Distance/Online Learning
• Tasks Points Date
Two Continuous Assessment Tests 10 12/9/2023 & 31/10/2023
Final Examination 60 NA
Course Requirements
student punctuality for every class;
student attendance of every class;
student active participation in virtual class
discussions;
student punctual completion of all assessment
opportunities;
committed student preparation for every class;
generating visual representation of content;
student active participation on the Moodle; and
completing all reading assignments on time.
List of Topics to Be Covered in the Course
Part A: Definition and Basic Rules
i. Limits and Continuity
ii. Discontinuity
iii. Introduction to Derivatives
iv. Examples of Derivatives
v. Derivative as Rate of Change
vi. Derivatives of Algebraic Functions
vii. Product Rule
viii. Quotient Rule
ix. Chain Rule
x. Higher Derivatives
List of Topics……….
• Part B: Implicit Differentiation and Inverse Functions
i. Implicit Differentiation
ii. Parametric Functions differentiation
iii. The Derivative of ax , Trigonometric and Exponential
Functions
• Part C: Applications of Differentiation
i. Curve Sketching
ii. Kinematics
iii. Related Rates
iv. Absolute Extreme Optimization Problems
Lesson One Course Learning Outcomes Learning Experiences Key Inquiry Questions
Lesson Topic
Introduction of the Clearly discuss the content of the Discuss the usefulness of Calculus I in
Course: course design: Learning platform the study of mathematics and in our
Program learning Outcomes Classroom management daily activities.
Course outcomes
Competencies Learning and Teaching
General road map of Values Practicalities:
the course – how the course expectations;
different aspects of the learning resources;
Competencies:
course interrelate with preparation for each
each other Collaboration: Teacher trainees
scheduled class;
discuss their expectations of the
assessment
unit
opportunities;
Teamwork: Group evaluation
weekly Forum entries;
by different groups.
commitment to reading
Values: assignments;
Love: Trainees show expected student
Date: Tuesday: compassionate to one another creativity; and
22/8/2023; Responsibility: Trainees pick any other.
Time:
what is necessary in enabling the
08.00 am – 10.30 am
understand the unit.
Lesson Two Specific Learning Outcomes Suggested Learning Experiences Key Inquiry Questions
Lesson Topic
Definition and Basic Rules By the end of the lesson the teacher trainee should The teacher trainee to: Key Inquiry Questions
Limits be able to:
Evaluating limits Explain the concept of a limit Watch video Discuss the purpose of evaluating limits and the
Construct and embrace the concept of limits (https://www.youtube.com/wa easiest way to evaluate limits.
Calculate limits of algebraic functions tch?v=riXcZT2ICjA)
References Used: Brainstorm on definition of Lesson Reading….(Ref. 1, Chapter 3, pp 41 - 55)
limits
1. Geveci, T. (2015). Introductory calculus i :
discussion in groups how to Assignment
Functions, limits, and continuity. Momentum Posted in the Moodle
evaluate limits
Date: Tuesday: 29/8/2023; Press. Due Date:
Time: Tuesday 5/9/2023
08.00 am – 10.30 am Competencies:
Problem Solving: Evaluate limits of functions Note: Late submission of assignments will not be
Digital Literacy: Teacher trainees listen to accepted.
video and make reports.
Communication and Collaboration: The
trainees report in groups. Presentation on the Lesson Topic
Illustrative worked examples
Values: Sketching of graphs
Respect: Trainees respect each other’s view Symbolisms of delta functions
as they discuss the video contents.
Responsibility: In the use of technology one
trainee coordinating the others.
Unity: There is unity as they discuss the
content from the video
Lesson Three Specific Learning Outcomes Suggested Learning Key Inquiry Questions
Lesson Topic Experiences
Definition and Basic By the end of the lesson the learner should be The teacher trainee to: Key Inquiry Questions
Rules able to:
Calculate limits of algebraic functions Brainstorm on the previous In groups discuss three methods of evaluating
Evaluating limits Solve limits of functions involving lesson limits.
quotients To do oral quizzes on
Lesson Reading…..(Ref. 1, Chapter 3, pp 41 -
Work out limits of polynomial functions limits
71)
_______________ Perform group discussion
on evaluation of limits Assignment
References Used:
1. Geveci, T. (2015). Introductory calculus Posted in the Moodle
Due Date:
i : Functions, limits, and continuity.
Tuesday 12/9/2023
Momentum Press.
Values:
Unity: Displayed in group work
Lesson Five Specific Learning Outcomes Suggested Learning Key Inquiry Questions
Lesson Topic Experiences
Definition and Basic By the end of the lesson the learner should be The teacher trainee to: Key Inquiry Questions
Rules able to Discuss in groups
perform differentiation from first derivatives from first 1. In your opinion, is derivative a one-way
Introduction to principle principle function? Discuss.
derivatives find rate of change Solve problems on rate of 2. Give a brief explanation on how to obtain
Derivatives of find derivative of algebraic functions change the relationship between a function and its
Algebraic Functions Perform derivatives of derivative.
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algebraic functions Lesson Reading:…. (Ref. 2 Chapter 2 pp 1 –
References Used: 32)
Competencies:
Problem solving; While doing exam
Date: Tuesday: 19/9/2023; Communication: Teacher trainees C.A.T 1
Time:
handle problems on the board Time: 08:15-09:15
08.00 am – 10.30 am
Values
Integrity & Professionalism; Necessary
while doing exams
Responsibility: Answer questions
responsibly
Lesson Six Specific Learning Outcomes Suggested Learning Key Inquiry Questions
Lesson Topic Experiences
Definition and Basic By the end of the lesson the learner should be The teacher trainee to: Key Inquiry Questions
Rules able to Discuss in groups
evaluate rate of change derivatives from first How can derivative be used to solve real –
Derivatives of find gradient at a point principle world problems. Give illustrations
Algebraic Functions find derivative of algebraic functions Solve problems on rate of
Lesson Reading…. (Ref. 2 Chapter 2 pp 1 –
_____________________ change 32)
Perform derivatives of
References Used: algebraic functions
Competencies:
Date: Tuesday: 9/10/2023; Problem solving; While doing exam
Time:
Communication: Teacher trainees
08.00 am – 10.30 am
handle problems on the board
Values
Integrity: Belief in own generated
question
Responsibility; Solves the problems
accurately
Lesson Eight Specific Learning Outcomes Suggested Learning Key Inquiry Questions
Lesson Topic Experiences
Definition and Basic By the end of the lesson the learner should be The teacher trainee to: Key Inquiry Questions
Rules able to: perform differentiation of
Second order Evaluate first order derivatives second order derivatives 1. State the significance of second order
derivatives Evaluate second order derivatives Perform derivatives of derivatives.
Higher order evaluate higher order derivatives higher order functions 2. Explain what a second derivative tell us
derivatives about a function.
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Competencies:
Competencies:
Problem Solving: Evaluate derivatives of
implicit and parametric functions
Date: Tuesday: 24/10/2023; Communication and Collaboration: The
Time: trainees report in groups.
08.00 am – 10.30 am
Values:
Respect: Trainees respect each other’s view as
they discuss the questions written on the board.
Unity: There is unity as they discuss group
questions.
Lesson Ten Specific Learning Outcomes Suggested Learning Experiences Key Inquiry Questions
Lesson Topic
Implicit Differentiation and By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: The teacher trainee to: Key Inquiry Questions
Inverse Functions Differentiate inverse functions perform implicit
functions differentiation of inverse Discuss the key features of an inverse function and
Differentiate trigonometric functions functions. why it is important for us to learn the inverse
The Derivative of ax , functions in calculus.
Differentiate exponential functions perform implicit
Trigonometric and differentiation of
_____________________ Lesson Reading….(Ref. 3, Chapter 15a. pp 314 –
Exponential Functions trigonometric functions
References Used: 389)
perform implicit
1. Rohde, U. L., Jain, G. C., Poddar, A. K., Ghosh, differentiation of exponential
functions .
A. K., & Jain, G. (2011). Introduction to
differential calculus : Systematic studies with
engineering applications for beginners. John
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.
Competencies:
Problem Solving: Evaluate derivatives of
trigonometric functions
Teamwork: The trainees work in groups in
Date: Tuesday: 31/10/2023; report their findings.
Time:
Values:
08.00 am – 10.30 am Respect: Trainees respect each other’s view as
they discuss the questions written on the board.
Unity: There is unity as they discuss group
questions.
Lesson Eleven Specific Learning Outcomes Suggested Learning Experiences Key Inquiry Questions
Lesson Topic
Applications of By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to: The learning experiences should be Key Inquiry Questions
Differentiation: Apply gradient of a function aligned with the learning outcomes.
Curve Sketching Determine minima and maxima The teacher trainee to: 1. Describe the information you need to sketch
Sketch curves using first and second derivatives Watch Video and respond to a curve
the questions 2. State the rules for curve tracing
References Used: (https://www.youtube.com/wat
Students will be able to: 3.Rohde, U. L., Jain, G. C., Poddar, A. K., Ghosh, A. K.,
Sketch curves using first ch?v=s4WCL907jrU)
& Jain, G. (2011). Introduction to differential calculus : Lesson Reading….(Ref. 3, Chapter 15a. pp 576 –
discuss in groups the
and second derivatives Systematic studies with engineering applications for 598) and (Ref. 4, Chapter 3. Pp 83 – 90)
beginners. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. application of gradient of a
function;
1. Morris, C. C. (2015). Fundamentals of calculus. illustrate to her/his colleagues
John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. how determine points of the
extrema;
Competencies:
demonstrate in groups how to
Problem solving: Teacher trainees solve problems
sketch curves on the
in their books
whiteboard
Digital literacy: Teacher trainees watch video &
C.A.T 2
report their recordings
Time: 08:15-09:15
Collaboration & Teamwork: Teacher trainees
Date: Tuesday: 7/11/2023; work in groups
Time:
08.00 am – 10.30 am Values:
Unity: Discuss graphs in group work
Integrity & Professionalism; Necessary while
doing exams
Responsibility: Answer questions responsibly
Social justice: Teacher trainees assist one another
Lesson Twelve Specific Learning Outcomes Suggested Learning Experiences Key Inquiry Questions
Lesson Topic
Applications of By the end of the lesson the learner should be able The teacher trainee to: Key Inquiry Questions
Differentiation: to: discuss in groups gradient of a
Kinematics Apply the concept of differentiation in finding function; 1. Describe the three concepts used in kinematics.
Related Rates velocity illustrate to her/his colleagues 2. A square sheet of tin ‘a’cm on a side is to be
Absolute Extreme Apply the concept of differentiation in finding how determine points of the used to make an open top box by cutting a small
Optimization Problems acceleration. extrema; square of tin from each corner and bending up
discuss in groups application the side. How large a square should be cut from
Use differential calculus to solve geometric,
of optimization. each corner so that the box has large a volume as
graphical, algebraic and physical problems.
_____________________ possible.
References Used:
Lesson Reading….(Ref. 3, Chapter 18. pp 535 – 540
Date: Tuesday: 14/11/2023; 1. Rohde, U. L., Jain, G. C., Poddar, A. K., and pp 597 – 605)
Time: Ghosh, A. K., & Jain, G. (2011). Introduction
08.00 am – 10.30 am to differential calculus : Systematic studies
with engineering applications for beginners. GROUP PRESENTATION
John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.
Competencies:
Problem Solving: Evaluate derivatives of
trigonometric functions
Teamwork: The trainees work in groups in
report their findings.
Values:
Respect: Trainees respect each other’s view as
they discuss the questions written on the board.
Unity: There is unity as they discuss group
questions.
Lesson Thirteen Specific Learning Outcomes Suggested Learning Key Inquiry Questions
Lesson Topic Experiences
Applications of By the end of the lesson the learner should . Key Inquiry Questions
Differentiation: be able to: The teacher trainee to:
Revision Answer questions across the course with The teacher trainee to:
minimal difficulty. Watch Video and respond
to the questions Lesson Reading….( All the recommended
(https://www.youtube.co references in weeks 2 – 12)
_______________
References Used:
m/watch?v=s4WCL907jr
1. Rohde, U. L., Jain, G. C., Poddar, A. K., U)
Ghosh, A. K., & Jain, G. discuss in groups the
(2011). Introduction to differential application of gradient of
calculus : Systematic studies with a function;
Date: Tuesday: 21/11/2023; engineering applications for beginners. illustrate to her/his
Time: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. colleagues how determine
08.00 am – 10.30 am points of the extrema;
Competencies: demonstrate in groups
Problem solving: Teacher trainees how to sketch curves on
solve problems in their books the whiteboard
Collaboration & Teamwork: Teacher
trainees work in groups
Values:
Unity: Displayed in group work
Social justice: Teacher trainees handle
problems of applications related to
societal values.
Other Important Educational Policies
• Policy on Attendance and Tardiness
• Students who are absent or come late to class should be cleared by the
Administration before they are admitted to class.
• Policy on Missed Continuous Assessments
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