Calculus I

Calculus I
Material includes the study of limits, derivatives, and applications of derivatives, as well as an introduction to integrals. Success in this course requires intense commitment to study and collaboration both in and out of class, along with active participation during class, and the ability to follow both written and verbal directions.   
The overarching objective of the course is for students to develop conceptual fluency and computational competence working with limits, derivatives, and their applications.   Students will enhance their quantitative reasoning, particularly through interpreting/analyzing charts and graphs in the study of limits and derivatives.  Problem solving skills will be augmented through applied word problems, particularly relating to optimization, related rates, and graphing.  Writing justifications/explanations for answers on all graded work will expand students' ability to clearly communicate mathematical ideas in writing. While collaborative projects will advance their ability to do so orally and visually.