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Calculus: A Conceptual Introduction | Part A: Derivatives
Mr. Oaks
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This 10-week course teaches the conceptual groundwork that upholds calculus and explores fun examples of its application. With a focus on the ideas and the beauty of calculus, students will develop a rich understanding of this art.
Class Experience
US Grade 10 - 12
This 10-week course teaches the conceptual groundwork that upholds calculus and explores fun examples of its application. With a focus on the ideas and the beauty of calculus, students will develop a rich understanding of this art. This class is NOT a replacement for a standard calculus course. While we will be solving problems and performing calculations in class, it does not drill calculus problem-solving or cover all of the topics that are in a first-year calculus course. Instead, we...
10 lessons//10 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Moments of MovementWeek 2Lesson 2Changing MomentsWeek 3Lesson 3Basic Derviative RulesWeek 4Lesson 4LimitsWeek 5Lesson 5Analyzing GrowthWeek 6Lesson 6Product Rule/Chain RuleWeek 7Lesson 7OptimizationWeek 8Lesson 8More OptimizationWeek 9Lesson 9Related RatesWeek 10Lesson 10Wrapping Up
B.S. Mathematics
The textbook for this course is Change Is the Only Constant: The Wisdom of Calculus in a Madcap World by Ben Orlin. Students are encouraged but not required to purchase the text. The text provides a more complete (and more humorous!) exploration of the concepts we will discuss in class.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Hi everyone! I've been teaching kids for over a decade as a 1-on-1 tutor, small group instructor, and classroom teacher in a homeschool co-op that I founded. I love learning. My university education is in STEM, having received my B.S. from...
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Group Class
$20
weekly or $200 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
3-8 learners per class
