Monday, May 18, 2009
Intro to Calculus (Class 82)
Lesson Title
Lesson for HW 27: Know Your Limits (3)
Overview
The opener for the class will be used for work time on WS 25. The remaining time will then be used to WS 26. Here is a link for a good site with trig. identities SOS Math Trig. Identities
Textbook Sections
§2.2 (p.85) The Limit of a Function
Vocabulary
function
independent variable
dependent variable
with respect to
rate of change
limit
derivative
area
definite integral
polar graph
Cartesian
Key Attitudes
Math is about using what you know to create something new.
Key Ideas
A limit can be thought of as the value a function approaches.
Limits can be determined graphically, numerically, or algebraically.
When evaluating limits algebraically, first substitute the value and see what happens. If you get an indeterminate form, then you re-write it using algebra so that it is not an indeterminate form.
Key Skills
I can explain the meaning of a limit of a function.
I can determine the limit of a function using a graph, a table of values, or algebra.
Turn-In (#81)
HW 27
Handouts
Workshop 26
Assignment
WS 26 #TBA
Disclaimer- The assignment as stated in class is the official assignment. Every effort is made to keep this posting accurate, but you should refer to what was stated in class as the final word.
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