Resources for Math 10 and 10E: Basic Calculus

Note: Different sections of Math 10 and 10E may cover different topics selected from the following list, and not necessarily in the order given. Choose your topic and then select the resource you want.

Topic 1: Functions & Graphs


Coordinates and Graphs, Functions and their Graphs, Linear Functions, Linear Models, Quadratic Functions and Models, Exponential Functions and Applications , Continuous Growth and Decay and the Number e, Logarithmic Functions, Applications of Logarithms, Linear Regression

Topic Summary: Linear Functions & Models
Non-Linear Functions & Models
Extra On-Line Topics: New Functions from Old: Scaled and Shifted Functions
Fitting Functions to Data: Linear and Exponential Regression
Using and Deriving Algebraic Properties of Logarithms
Trigonometric Functions and Calculus
True-False Quiz: Click Here
Review Exercises: Click Here
On-Line Tools & Mac Software: On-Line Graphing & Evaluation of Functions
(Creates a table of values and graph for any function you specify)
On-Line Graphing Utility
(an advanced Java graphing utility with trace, zoom and many other features)
On-Line Regression
(equations of exact and best-fit lines, parabolas and cubics)
Download Graphing Software

Topic 2: Introduction to the Derivative


Rates of Change and the Derivative, Geometric Interpretation of the Derivative, Limits, Continuity, Differentiability, Derivatives of Powers and Polynomials, Marginal Analysis

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Extra On-Line Topics: Sketching the Graph of the Derivative
Proof of the Power Rule
Continuity and Differentiability
On-Line Tutorials:
(with animated graphics!)
Average Rate of Change
The Derivative as Rate of Change: A Numerical Approach
The Derivative as Slope: A Geometric Approach
The Derivative as a Function: An Algebraic Approach
Limits and Continuity: Numerical & Graphical Approaches
Limits and Continuity: Algebraic Approach
True-False Quiz: Click Here
Review Exercises: Click Here
On-Line Tools & Mac Software: On-Line Graphing & Evaluation of Functions
(Creates a table of values and graph for any function you specify)
On-Line Graphing Utility
(an advanced Java graphing utility with trace, zoom and many other features)
Download Graphing Software
(Use the zoom feature to estimate derivatives)

Topic 3: Techniques of Differentiation


The Product and Quotient Rule, The Chain Rule, Derivatives of Logarithmic and Exponential Functions, Implicit Differentiation, Linear Approximation and Error Estimation

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On-Line Tutorials: Product and Quotient Rules
The Chain Rule
Derivatives of Logarithmic and Exponential Functions
(with tables you can print out!)
On-Line Text for Derivatives of Trig Functions
True-False Quiz: Click Here
Review Exercises: Click Here

Topic 4: Applications of the Derivative


Maxima and Minima
Applications of Maxima and Minima, The Second Derivative: Acceleration and Concavity, Curve Sketching, Related Rates, Elasticity of Demand

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True-False Quiz: Click Here
On-Line Tutorial: Related Rates
Review Exercises: Click Here
(Applied maxima & minima exercises)
On-Line Tools & Mac Software: On-Line Graphing & Evaluation of Functions
(useful in curve sketching)
On-Line Graphing Utility
(an advanced Java graphing utility with trace, zoom and many other features)
Download Graphing Software

Topic 5: The Integral


The Indefinite Integral, Substitution, Applications of the Indefinite Integral, Geometric Definition of the Definite Integral, Algebraic Definition of the Definite Integral, The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Numerical Integration

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On-Line Tutorials: The Indefinite Integral
Substitution
True-False Quiz: Click Here
Review Exercises: Click Here
Extra On-Line Topics: Numerical Integration
On-Line Tools: Numerical Integration Utility
(For left- and right Riemann Sums, Trapezoid Rule, and Simplson's Rule)

Topic 6: Further Techniques and Applications of the Integral


Integration by Parts, Integration Using Tables, Area Between Two Curves and Applications, Averages and Moving Averages, Improper Integrals and Applications

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True-False Quiz: Click Here

Topic 7: Calculus Applied to Probability


Continuous Random Variables and Histograms, Probability Density Functions: Uniform, Exponential, Normal, and Beta, Mean, Median, Variance and Standard Deviation, Creating a Family Trust

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