Calculus Lesson Plans

Learners practice sample questions from the AP Calculus Exam.  In this practicing sample questions from the AP Calculus Exam lesson, learners solve calculus problems involving bounded regions, integration, derivatives, and limits.  Learners answer free response and multiple choice questions on the above mentioned topics.

Students investigate calculus using the TI Calculator. In this calculus lesson, students deepen their understanding of calculus. This lesson includes step by step instruction for the TI.  

In this lesson students explore the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. In the Calculus lesson, students investigate indefinite and definite integrals and the relationship between the two, which leads to the discovery of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. 

In this lesson students explore the concept of differential calculus.  In this differential calculus lesson, students use the derivative definition as h approaches zero to find the derivative of quadratic and 4th degree functions.  In this lesson students use their Ti-89 to find the gradient of the secant and tangent.

Learners take an advance placement test on the computer. In this calculus lesson, learners take a practice AP exam using Wofram/Alpha to check for correct answers. This assignment is geared towards 12th grade advanced placement learners.

Students investigate the capabilities of the TI-89 calculator.  In this Calculus lesson, students explore the statistical, graphical and symbolic capabilities of the TI-89.  Students investigate topics such as solving systems of equations, finding inverse functions, summations, parametrics and trigonometry.

This lesson has students investigate slope fields and Euler’s Method.  In this calculus lesson, students explore the steps for programming slope fields on the TI-83 and Euler’s method for achieving a numerical solution to differential equations.   

Learners investigate and explore online calculus lessons. In this calculus lesson, learners explore trigonometry, integrals and derivative online. They work in groups as they watch videos, solve problems and draw conclusions.

In this lesson learners calculate the derivative of functions. In this calculus lesson, learners find the first and second derivative, the critical numbers and the inflection points. They analyze a graph where it is increasing and decreasing using one hundred percent accuracy.

In this lesson students record a video a moving object. In this calculus lesson, students calculate its velocity and acceleration. They create a presentation explaining the process and share it with the class.