12U Calculus & Vectors

MCV 4U  Periods 1 & 2

Extra Help:  8:30 AM – 8:50 AM, Room 2026

Be sure to get at least 2 classmates’ e-mails or phone numbers and call them if you miss class.

Be sure to see Mr. Lim as soon as problems/frustrations arise.

Being respectful includes arriving to class on-time and paying attention/participating during class.

Course Expectations and Rules

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Mr. Lim's Home Page     

 

RHHS Math Dept

 

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Announcements

Ø Final Check Point: Monday, June 21.

Ø Final Examination: Friday, June 18 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Location: Cafeteria.

ØAs the weather is getting nicer, it is very important you stay focused on your studies. Do not fall behind.

 

What We Learned, Class Handouts, and Homework

 

Date

Learning Goals

Handouts

(When Available)

Homework

FRI JUN 11

-We learn how to find the intersection of 3 planes.

-We learn how to interpret the geometric significance of our algebraic solution. (if inconsistent system)

Review Package for examination distributed.

** For Monday’s Check Point we will use the co-constructed criteria established. Thanks to Alex and Alicia for leading the co-construction with the classes J

THURS JUN 10

-We learn how to find the number of solutions to the intersection of 3 planes.

-We learn how to interpret the geometric significance of our algebraic solution. (if infinite solutions)

WED JUN 9

-We learn how to find the number of solutions to the intersection of 3 planes.

-We learn how to interpret the geometric significance of our algebraic solution.

TUES JUN 8

-We learn how to find the number of solutions to the intersection of 2 planes.

-We learn how to interpret the geometric significance of our algebraic solution.

Textbook page 517 #6 and #7

MON JUN 7

-We learn how to find the number of solutions to the intersection of a line and a plane.

--We learn how to interpret the geometric significance of our algebraic solution.

-Handout

FRI JUN 4

-We learn how many points of intersection there are for 2 lines in (a) R2 and (b) R3

-We learn how to interpret the geometric significance of the number of solutions to the system of equations.

Co-constructed Success Criteria

-Find the intersection of lines r = (5,-4,1) + s(6,4,-2) and

r= (2,-3,4) + t(1,2,-3) and interpretation the geometric significance.

-Find the intersection of lines r = (5,1,3) + s(2,1,7) and

r= (2,3,9) + t(2,1,7) and interpretation the geometric significance. 

THURS JUN 3

-We learn how many points of intersection there are for 2 lines in (a) R2 and (b) R3

-We learn how to interpret the geometric significance of the number of solutions to the system of equations.

-Page 497 #8b

WED JUN 2

-We learn to consolidate our learning of equations of lines and planes, and the properties of planes.

-Handout – all questions J

TUES JUN 1

-We learn how to develop the scalar equation of the plane (i.e,. Ax + By + Cz + D = 0, with normal vector (A, B, C).

-Questions on chalkboard.

MON MAY 31

-We learn how to find the vector equations, parametric equations, and scalar equations of planes in R3.

FRI MAY 28

-We learn how to find the vector equations, parametric equations, and scalar equations of planes in R3.

Handout:

THURS MAY 27

-We learn how to find vector equations, parametric equations, and scalar equations for lines in R2.

-We learn how to find vector equations and parametric equations for lines in R3.

Handout: 2b, 3b, 5b, 6c, 7c, 8b, 9bc, 10b, 11b, 12, 13b, 14b, 21-24

WED MAY 26

-We learn how to find vector equations, parametric equations, and scalar equations for lines in R2.

-We learn how to find vector equations and parametric equations for lines in R3.

Handout: 2b, 3b, 5b, 6c, 7c, 8b, 9bc, 10b, 11b, 12, 13b, 14b, 21-24

TUES MAY 25

-We celebrate our learning of Geometric and Algebraic Vectors.

FRI MAY 21

-We learn to consolidate our learning of Geometric and Algebraic Vectors.

Handout:

THURS MAY 20

-We learn how to find the horizontal and vertical components given a resultant vector.

WED MAY 19

-We learn

TUES MAY 18

-We learn to extend 2D vectors to 3D vectors, applying the same properties learned in 2D for 3D vectors.

Success Criteria, Self/Peer Assess

Handout: #1a;  3(a, c);  4(a, c);  5b;  6b;  7;  8;  9a;  12;  14(b);  15(h);  16;  17b;  19b;  26;  27d;  29b;  30

MON MAY 17

-We learn how to apply dot products to determine scalar projectors and vector projections.

-We learn to plot points and vectors in 3-space.

 

-Textbook pages 398-399 #2, 4, 7

FRI MAY 14

-We learn to apply our understanding of the dot problem to solve application-type questions/problems.

Group Work

-Complete the group work assigned.

THURS MAY 13

-We learn how to use geometric vectors to determine the dot product.

-We learn how to use algebraic vectors to determine the dot product.

-We learn how to apply the dot product in mechanical work.

 

 

WED MAY 12

-We learn how to represent unit vectors algebraically.

- We learn how to find the magnitude of a vector.

- We learn how to add vectors, subtract vectors, multiply a vector by a scalar.

 

Handout – finish off at home.

TUES MAY 11

-We learn how to resolve vectors into their horizontal and vertical components.

 

-Page 363 #9 and 10

MON MAY 10

-We learn to solve real-life applications using vector addition.

-We learn what is meant by “resultant vector” and “equilibrant vector”

Group work

Study for Check Point (Textbook 6.1 to 6.4)

FRI MAY 7

-We learn how to use the properties of commutativity, associativity, and distributivity to simplify and evaluate expressions with vectors.

 

Review: Pages 308-309 #

THURS MAY 6

-We learn how to multiply a vector with a scalar.

-We learn what are collinear vectors.

-We learn what are linear combination of vectors.

-We learn what are unit vectors.

 

Pages 298-301 #1, 2d, 4(d,e), 5d, 6d, 7 to 16.

WED MAY 5

-We learn how to add vectors.

-We learn how to subtract vectors.

-We learn how to solve application problems using vector addition.

 

Pages 290-292 #1 to 9;  11 to 14

TUES MAY 4

-We learn to distinguish between vectors and scalars.

-We learn how to represent geometric vectors using true bearings and quadrant bearings.

-We learn what are parallel, equivalent, and opposite vectors.

 

-Page 279 #1-9

MON MAY 3

-We celebrate our understanding of optimization, and derivatives of exponential and trigonometric functions through a unit test J

Test III (so far...)

 

FRI APR 30

-We continue to learn to solve non-routine questions/problems in groups of 4, applying the derivatives of trigonometric functions.

 

-Study for the unit test on Monday, May 3 – redo optimization problems from chapter 3 as well as making sure you know everything we learned in class on chapter 5.

THURS APR 29

-We review and consolidate our understanding of derivatives of exponential and trigonometric functions.

 

-Pages 263-265 #1 to 18 ALL.

WED APR 28

-We learn to solve non-routine questions/problems in groups of 4, applying the derivatives of trigonometric functions.

 

-Page 266 ALL questions.

TUES APR 27

-We learn to develop the rule to find the derivative of the tangent function.

-We learn to use the rule of the derivative of the tangent function.

 

-Page 260 #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11

MON APR 26

-We learn to develop the rules to find the derivatives of the sine and cosine functions.

-We learn to use the rules of the derivative of sine and cosine functions.

 

-Pages 256-257 #1 all; 2 all; 3(b, e); 5 all; 6(b, d) no graphing technology; 7 - 11

FRI APR 23

-We learn to develop the differentiation rules for logarithmic functions y = logb x and y = logb g(x).

-We learn to use the rules to differentiate logarithmic functions

y = logb x and y = logb g(x).

 

-Page 248-249 #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6(a-d), 7, 9, 12, 13 (for Monday’s class)

 

-       For fun: read p. 579-581 Logarithmic Differentiation (not in curriculum)

THURS APR 22

-We continue to learn how to use the rules to differentiate exponential functions of the form y = bx and y = bg(x).

 

-Page 240 #9

-Read page 241

-Do page 245 #1, 3(a,b), 6

WED APR 21

-We learn how to develop the rules for exponential functions of the form y = bx and y = bg(x).

-We learn how to use the rules to differentiate exponential functions of the form y = bx and y = bg(x).

 

-Page 575 #7a, 8, 9a, 10, 11

-Page 240 #1(all)

TUES APR 20

-We learn how to develop the rule to differentiate natural logarithmic functions, y = ln x and y = ln(g(x)).

-We learn how to use the rules to differentiate natural logarithmic functions, y = ln x and y = ln(g(x)).

 

-Page 575 #3, 4, 5a

MON APR 19

-We learn how to apply our understanding of differentiating exponential functions to more non-routine questions.

- We learn what is a “natural logarithm”.

 

-Please incorporate my feedback into your letters (For Optimization Project) – submit to me ASAP as I want to mail out.

-Go over today’s notes.

FRI APR 16

-We learn how to apply our understanding of differentiating exponential functions to more non-routine questions.

 

Complete the group work questions done in class: pages 233-234 #12-18.

THURS APR 15

- We learn how to develop the derivative of y = ex.

- We learn how to differentiate functions of the form y = eg(x).

Optimization Project Marking Scheme (based on Co-Constructed Success Criteria – weights included)

Pages 232-233 #2, 3, 4, 5a, 6 to 11

 

Read about Leohard Euler:

 http://schools-wikipedia.org/wp/l/Leonhard_Euler.htm

Postage Stamps and Paper Money of Euler:

http://www.math.dartmouth.edu/~euler/portraits/portraits.html

WED APR 14

- We learn to explore the properties of exponential functions (review and of derivatives of exponential functions.

GSP Computer Investigation

Study for Check Point – use success criteria to check you have a complete solution

TUES APR 13

- We consolidate our learning of solving classic optimization problems from pure mathematics.

- We also learn how to solve revenue problems using the algorithm for solving optimization problems.

 

-Complete Project – hand in tomorrow

- Revenue problem – page 152 #6

MON APR 12

We learn how to solve classic optimization problems from pure mathematics.

Exit Card

A right circular can is inscribed in a sphere of radius 15 cm. Find the dimensions of the cone that has the maximum volume.

FRI APR 9

 

 

 

THURS APR 8

-We learn how to solve optimization problems that involve Least Distance.

 

 

WED APR 7

(As 1/3 of the class was writing the grade 12 Euclid Contest, we established the success criteria for the project.)

Co-Constructed Success Criteria to Optimization Project (Similar for both classes J)

Work on your Optimization Project!

TUES APR 6

-We continue to solve optimization problems involving 2D and 3D. 

Self Assessment @ Mid-Term

 

Optimization Project (Due April 14)

-6 Optimization Questions

THURS APR 1

-We demonstrate our learning through a unit test.

Unit #2 Test

 

WED MAR 31

-We learn to consolidate our learning of the Learning Goals.

 

 

TUES MAR 30

-We continue to learn how to solve optimization problems.

 

-Be sure you can solve page 145 #3 to #8

-Go over unit 2 topics for test – take a pencil and paper and actually REDO the questions we did in class from scratch

MON MAR 29

Thank you!

-We learn how to define “optimization”

-We learn the algorithm for solving optimization problems.

-We learn how to solve optimization problems.

Period 2’s Co-Constructed Criteria

Homework Question

FRI MAR 26

-We learn how to define “optimization”

-We learn the algorithm for solving optimization problems.

-We learn how to solve optimization problems.

 

Take Home Test Question – Developing Success Criteria for curve sketching analysis

THUR MAR 25

-We learn how to find the equation of an oblique (slant) asymptote in a rational function.

-We learn how to sketch the graph of a rational function that has an oblique asymptote.

 

-Perform a curve sketching analysis for y = (-x2 + x + 1)/(x – 1).

WED MAR 24

-We learn how to sketch polynomial and rational functions using calculus methods: (a) intercepts; (b) asymptotes and their behaviour; (c) local extrema and intervals of increase and decrease; (d) points of inflection and concavity.

 

-Page 213 #4(e) ß perform a complete curve sketch analysis as done in class (focus on presentation of solution!

-Also, page 213 #6, 7

TUES MAR 23

-We learn how to sketch polynomial and rational functions using calculus methods: (a) intercepts; (b) asymptotes and their behaviour; (c) local extrema and intervals of increase and decrease; (d) points of inflection and concavity.

 

-Sketch the graph of the function f(x) = (x-4)/(x2 – x- 2). You can check your work to the textbook, page 209 example 2.

MON MAR 22

-We learn how to find the intervals where the function is concave up and concave down.

-We learn how to find the points of inflection.

 

-Page 206 #8 (find P.O.I. & intervals of concavity); 9-11

-Read pages 182-192 to refresh vertical, horizontal, and oblique asymptotes.

FRI MAR 12

-We learn how to find the intervals of increase and decrease of a function.

-We learn how to use the First Derivative Test to find the local maximum and local minimum of a function.

Word Wall – Chapter 4  

 

THURS MAR 11

-We learn what is meant by “Related Rates”.

-We solve Related Rates problems using the GURDSS method.

 

Workhsheet – page 3 do all questions; first 2 pages choose any 3 questions.

WED MAR 10

Both classes co-constructed similar success criteria J Here’s what period 2 came up with in groups and then as a whole class:

Click Here.

Group Work: Writing Learning Goal; Co-Construct Success Criteria; Self/Peer Assessment

Page 564 #12

Find dy/dx:  3x2y + y2 – y3 – 7 = 0

Study for tomorrow’s Check Point!

TUE MAR 9

We learn how to use implicit differentiation to find the derivative of relations.

 

Page 564 #2-10

MON MAR 8

We learn how to find the maximum and minimum values of a function in a given interval. 

 

Finish off 2-sided Velocity and Acceleration worksheet

Page 135 #1, 2, 3(a, e), 4-5, 7-9

FRI MAR 5

We learn to apply derivatives to velocity and acceleration problems.

Feedback: Learning Goals, Success Criteria, Self/Peer Assessment

Page 127 #4

Pages 128-9 #8, 10, 11

For s(t) = 10 + 65 – t2, is the object moving towards or away from the origin at t = 3 seconds?

THURS MAR 4

We demonstrate and celebrate our learning and accomplishments by writing the first unit test J

 

Page 127 #2f, h, i, j

Velocity & acceleration question from chalkboard

WED MAR 3

-We learn how to calculate the 2nd and higher order derivatives.

Word Wall #3

 

TUES MAR 2

We learn to consolidate our learning for the first unit test (Introduction to Calculus and Derivatives)

Self and Peer Assessment

Pages 56-58 #2(c) first principles; 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 16, 17(all), 18(all)

Page 110-112 #3e, 5(c,d,f), 6, 7(b,c), 11b, 12, 23, 29

MON MAR 1

We learn how to use the Chain Rule to find the derivative (con’t – today, Leibniz Notation)

Co-Constructed Success Criteria (Period 2)

Page 106 #13(all); Page 113 #28(all)+simplify

FRI FEB 26

*  We learn how to use the Chain Rule to find the derivative (con’t).

Self Assessment

Long worksheet #2(all); #3(all); #7(all); #12(all); #13(all)

THURS FEB 25

*  We learn what is the Chain Rule.

*  We learn how to use the Chain Rule to find the derivative.

 

- Textbook pages 105-106 #2(b); 4(all); 7; 8(all)

WED FEB 24

*  We learn how to develop the Quotient Rule.

*  We learn how to apply the Quotient Rule.

 

- Prove the Quotient Rule.

- Long Worksheet – do circled questions

TUES FEB 23

*  We learn how to apply the differentiation rule to the Product Rule

 

- Product Rule Worksheet [on long paper]: #1(a, c, e, g, i, k, m, o, q); #4(b); #5(a, c); #6(a, c); #9; #10(all)

MON FEB 22

*  We consolidate our understanding of the differentiation rules learned so far with emphasis to the geometric interpretation of the derivative.

*  We learn how to develop the Product Rule.

Anticipating Product Rule

- Prove the Product Rule

- Extra Questions Worksheet

- Textbook page 83-84  #17(b); 23

FRI FEB 19

*  We learn how to develop (short cuts) rules to differentiate polynomial functions (constant multiple rule; sum rule; difference rule)

*  We learn how to apply the differentiation rules to polynomial functions (constant multiple rule; sum rule; difference rule).

 

Pages 82-83 #3 all; 4 all; 5 all; 6b; 8(b, d); 9(d, e);

10(d, e) ß find equation of normal line to 9(d, e)

14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 25a(iii)

[It looks like a lot but each question is very short J)

THURS FEB 18

*  We learn how to graph the derivative function, given the original function.

*  We learn how to develop (short cuts) rules to differentiate polynomial functions (constant function rule)

*  We learn how to apply the differentiation rules to polynomial functions (constant function rule, power function rule).

 

- Page 75 #15

- Page 74 #13

- Page 82-83  #2(d,f); 3e; 4a; 7all; 8c; 9c; 10c; 11 – 13, 20

- Be sure you can develop the constant function rule!

WED FEB 17

*  We learn the definition of “derivative” and use its notations.

*  We learn the connection between differentiability and continuity.

*  We learn how to define a Normal Line.

Chapter 2 Word Wall

Page 73-75 #1, 2, 3, 11, 18, 19

TUES FEB 16

*  We learn to consolidate our understanding of evaluating limits and further our understanding of continuity.

Limits Summary

- Complete Mr. T’s Limits and continuity worksheet, if not done.

- Study for Check Point #2.

MON FEB 15

*  NO CLASS -

 

 

FRI FEB 12

- We learn how to evaluate infinite limits.

- We also learn the types of discontinuity.

 

- Infinite limits worksheet: #1(f, r); #2(f, h, i)

- p. 52 #8, 11, 13

- Sketch y=f(x), state where function is discontinuous and types of discontinuities:

THURS FEB 11

*  We learn how to evaluate limits algebraically (one-sided limits, change of variable).

 

Textbook: p. 46 #8 all; #10 all; #9 all (please do #9 last).

WED FEB 10

*  We learn how to evaluate limits algebraically (factoring, rationalizing numerator/denominator).

 

*  Textbook: p. 45-46 #1, 3, (4c, d), 6, 7(all)

TUES FEB 9

*  We learn definition of limit and then evaluate limits numerically, graphically, and algebraically (direct substitution).

 

*  Handout: Evaluate limits from a graph of a function.

*  Textbook p. 38-39 #5, 8, 9, 11c, 12 all, 13

MON FEB 8

*  We consolidate our learning of connecting the rate of change to slope of tangent line.

*  We learn how to evaluate the limit of a function using the method of direct substitution.

*  Co-Constructed Success Criteria

*  Word Wall #1

*  Re-do slope & equation of tangent line questions and rate of change problems for Check-Point #1 tomorrow.

*  Evaluate:

 

FRI FEB 5

*  We learn how to find the rate of change of application problems (e.g., velocity) by connecting to slope of tangent line.

*  Rates of Change Handout

*  Exit Card

 

*  Handout #4, 6, 8, 9.

THURS FEB 4

*  We learn how to find the slope and equation of a tangent line to any function at any point. (Day #2)

*  GSP Sketch

*  Find slope at any point; find equation of tangent line at x=3

   

WED FEB 3

*  We learn how to find the slope and equation of a tangent line to any function at any point.

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*  Go over development of formula .

TUES FEB 2

*  We learn the classroom routines and an introduction to our calculus course.

*  Course Outline

*  Class Expectations & Rules

*  Review of Prerequisite Skills: determine slope and equation of a line; use function notation to substitute and evaluate functions; rationalize denominator/numerator

 

 

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