Midterm Format

Hi guys,

Many of you have asked me about the format for the midterm. It will be about 40 multiple choice and 10 free response. No formula sheet (so know your differentiation rules!) but you will be given a unit circle. There will be a calculator and no calculator section. Any problems on the multiple choice that have to do with the graph of a function (increasing/decreasing, concave up/down) you will not be able to use a calculator. The midterm reviews are up on the web if anyone needs an extra.

Thanks,

Mr. Joseph

3.1-3.4 Review

Hi guys,

Your HW tonight is to begin the 3.1-3.4 Review that I emailed you this afternoon in preparation for next Monday's test. Tomorrow in class we will finish up Section 3.4.

Thanks,

Mr. Joseph

HW 43

Hi guys,

Your HW for tonight is the 3.3 WKS that I emailed you.

HW 43

3.3 WKS

Thanks and good luck,

Mr. Joseph

HW 42

Hi guys,

Welcome back! Hang in there for a strong end to the semester. Here's your HW for tonight, over the first derivative test:

HW 42

Section 3.3 (pg. 187)

#'s 1, 2, 3-7 odd (graphically)
11, 18-22 even, 23, 25 (analytically)

Thanks and good luck!

Mr. Joseph

Happy Thanksgiving!

There will be no homework over Thanksgiving break. Thanks and enjoy the holiday.

Mr. Joseph

HW 41: I Want My MVT

Hi guys,

Here's the HW for tonight, over Rolle's Theorem and Mean Value Theorem. Take a look at the video above for a review of the theorems.

HW 41
Section 3.2 (pg. 176)

#'s 15, 16, 18, 19, 29, 31-37, 41, 42

Thanks and good luck,

Mr. Joseph

HW 40

HI guys,

Here's the HW for tonight, over Section 3.1 (finding absolute extrema) and 3.2 (Rolle's Theorem).

HW 40

Section 3.1 (pg. 169) #'s 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31, 33

Section 3.2 (pg. 176) #'s 1, 3, 9, 10, 11

Thanks and good luck,

Mr. Joseph

HW 39

Hi guys,

Today we started Section 3.1. Here's the HW for tonight:

HW 39

Section 3.1 (pg. 169)

#'s 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9-12 all, 13, 15, 17

Thanks and good luck,

Mr. Joseph

HW 38

Hi guys,

Hope you enjoyed the match making in class today. Your HW for tonight is to sketch graph of f''(x), the derivatives of the derivatives! Good luck and don't hurt your brain doing all that thinking!

HW 38

Matching WKS

Draw derivatives of the "D" graphs

Thanks and enjoy music video I've attached!

Mr. Joseph

Chapter 2 Review

Hi guys,

Your HW for tonight is to finish the Chapter 2 Review for the test on Thursday. I'll post the solutions on the website sometime tomorrow. Also, I'll be in tutorials tomorrow at 7:15 am if you need help on anything.

Thanks and good luck!

Mr. Joseph

HW 37

Hi guys,

Remember that we're having a test over Chapter 2 this Thursday, November 12th. Here's the HW for tonight:

HW 37

Section 2.6 (pg. 154)

#'s 22, 23, 24, 27, 30

Thanks and good luck!

Mr. Joseph

HW 36

Hi guys,

Today we covered more Related Rates examples. Check out the video above for an example of the classic ladder problem. The HW for tonight is the 2.6 WKS that I emailed you(also available on the website).

HW 36

2.6 WKS

Thanks and GO KNIGHTS!

Mr. Joseph

HW 35

Hi guys,

Today we began Section 2.6, over Related Rates. Check out the video above for a good intro and example. Aslo, as I announced in class, we will be having a Chapter 2 Test next Thursday, November 12th. Here's the HW:

HW 35

Section 2.6 (pg. 154)
#'s 2, 4, 5, 7, 15, 16, 19, 20

Thanks!

Mr. Joseph

HW 34 Parental Advisory: Implicit Content

Hi guys,

Today we covered Section 2.5 over Implicit Differentiation. I'm giving you a small HW assignment, so you should have time to start your project too.

HW 34

Section 2.5 (pg. 146)

#'s 1-7 odd

Also, remember the Mathematica Implicit Differentiation projects are due Tuesday, November 10th.

Thanks and good luck!

Mr. Joseph

HW 33

Hi guys,

Here's the HW for tonight:

HW 33

Section 2.4 (pg. 137) #'s 24, 26, 28, 30 (check your answer w/ Mathematica!), 91-94 all

Section 2.3 (pg. 128) #'s 109, 110

Also, if your Mathematica is not accepting your password, you'll have to register again. We'll be doing a project during block day this week. You can find the instructions for installing Mathematica on the class website.

Thanks and good luck!

Mr. Joseph

HW 32

Hi guys,

Today we covered Section 2.4a, over the Chain Rule. Your HW tonight is the following:

HW 32

Section 2.4 (pg. 137)

#'s 7-21 odd, 42-45 odd, 59, 79

Thanks and good luck,

Mr. Joseph

HW 31

Hi guys,

Today we covered Section 2.3a, over the Product and Quotient Rules. Here's the HW:

HW 31

Section 2.3 (pg. 126)

#'s 1, 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 21, 25, 29, 39, 41, 43, 47, 49

Thanks and good luck!

Mr. Joseph

No HW tonight!

Don't get used to it! Have a nice weekend!

Mr. Joseph

HW 30

Hi guys,

Here's the HW for tonight:

Section 2.2 (pg. 117) #93, 95

Section 2.3 (pg. 128) #'s 93, 94, 97, 99, 101, 117, 119

If you are having trouble with the Rate of Change material, please come into tutorials today!

Thanks and good luck!

Mr. Joseph

HW 29

Hi guys,

Today we covered Section 2.2c, over average and instantaneous rates of change. Here's the HW:

HW 29

ROC WKS #'s 1 and 2

*Note: on #1 b, it should say "(from t1=0 to t2=3)"

Section 2.2 (pg. 117)

#'s 89, 91, 97

Thanks,

Mr. Joseph

HW 28

Hi guys,

Today we reviewed the 2.2 WKS and found and proved a product rule for differentiation (see above).

Here's the HW:

HW 28

1) Section 2.2 (pg. 115) #'s 40, 42, 46, 50, 52, 55, 57, 59, 60, 61, 63

2) Copy the proof of the product rule (see in-class notes 2.3a or pg. 119 in your text) on notebook paper.

Thanks!

Mr. Joseph

HW 27

Hi guys,

Today we finished Section 2.2. Your HW for tonight is the folllowing:

HW 27

2.2 WKS

Thanks and good luck! Have a fun and safe homecoming weekend!

Mr. Joseph

HW 26

Hi guys,

Tonight you will be practicing your derivative rules. Check out the video above for some good examples!

HW 26

Section 2.2 (pg. 115)

#'s 11-17 odd, 33, 35, 39-49 odd, 53

Good luck!

Mr. Joseph

HW 25

Tonight's HW over the first part of Section 2.2, covering basic differentiation rules.

HW 25

Section 2.2 (pg. 115)

#'s 1-9 odd, 25-31 all

Also, I am giving extra-credit to anyone who attends Dr. Don Thomas's lecture (info below and video here to get you excited).

All students and parents are invited to a presentation by Dr. Don Thomas, 11 a.m. - Noon on Tuesday, October 13 in the Underwood Theater. A former NASA astronaut and the current director of the Hackerman Academy of Mathematics and Science at Towson University in Baltimore, Dr. Thomas will share his space flight experiences and discuss risk-taking, leadership, and teamwork. He’ll be with the faculty and staff at their in-service earlier in the morning.
Thanks and good luck!

Mr. Joseph

HW 24

Hi guys,

I hope that everyone did well on the 2.1 Quiz today. Your HW for tonight is the 2.2 WKS, handed out in class (also available on the website).

HW 24

2.2 WKS

Thanks!

Mr. Joseph

HW 23

Hi guys,

Today we covered Section 2.1 b, over differentiability. We are having a Quiz over Section 2.1 on Thursday, October 8th.

HW 23

Section 2.1 (pg. 103)

#'s 21, 23, 29, 71-79 odd, 91-95 odd

Thanks!

Mr. Joseph

HW 22

Hi guys,

Today we covered more of Section 2.1, over the concept of a derivative. If you are having trouble with this concept, I strongly suggest that you come into tutorials today(or check out the video above for a great example). We will be quizzing on Section 2.1 next block period.

Here's the HW:

HW 22

Section 2.1 (pg. 104)

#'s 11-20 all, 57

Thanks and good luck!

Mr. Joseph

HW 21

Hi guys,

Your HW for tonight covers Section 2.1, finding the slope of tangent lines. Use the definition shown above.

HW 21

Section 2.1 (pg. 103)

#'s 5-10 all, 25 a,b

Thanks and good luck!

Mr. Joseph

HW 20

Hi guys,

Today we covered some of Section 2.1, over the tangent line problem. Here's the HW for tonight:

HW 20

Read pages 42-45 and 96-97 in your textbook

Section 1.1 (pg. 47) # 7

Section 2.1 (pg. 103) #'s 1-3 all

Thanks and good luck!

Mr. Joseph

HW 19

Hi guys,

Your HW for tonight is the following:
HW 19

1) Tangent Lines- Homework (the first packet): #'s 1-8

2) 2.1 Tangent and Secant Lines (the second packet): Finish page 2.

Thanks and we'll discuss the results tomorrow in class.

Mr. Joseph

HW 18

Hi guys,

I hope that the Chapter 1 Test went well. Your HW for tonight is just one problem, to prepare you for Monday's lesson:

HW 18

pg. 93 # 5 a and b

For part a remember you'll use the slope formula, and for part b you'll need the point-slope form of equation of a line. Also, remember that a tangent line to a circle is perpendicular to the radius at the point of tangency.

Thanks and good luck!

Mr. Joseph

Chapter 1 Review Solutions on the website!

Hi guys,

The solutions for the Chapter 1 Review are on the website. I did make an error on problem #8, as spotted by Michael Mann: the answer should be 7, not 31. I'll be in tutorials today after school and tomorrow morning at 7:15. Thanks and let me know if you have any questions.

Mr. Joseph

HW 17

Hi guys,

Sorry for the delay in posting this but here's the HW for Tuesday/Wednesday night, over Section 1.5, Infinite Limits. You can also begin working on the Chapter 1 Review in preparation for Friday's Chapter 1 Test.

HW 17

Section 1.5 (pg. 89)

#'s 3, 5, 9-19 odd, 29-39 odd, 60

Section 1.3 (pg. 68)

#61

Thanks and good luck!

Mr. Joseph

HW 16

Hi guys,

Today we finished the Section 1.4b notes, covering the Intermediate Value Theorem. Here's the HW:
HW 16

Section 1.4 (pg. 79) #'s 35, 37, 39, 43, 47,
57, 69, 70, 75, 77, 79, 83, 85, 87, 89, 91

Thanks!

Mr. Joseph

HW 15: Definitely a Non-Removable Discontinuity

Yeah, that's what happens when you ride over 3 miles on the highway with a flat. Not recommended. Anyway...Today we covered Section 1.4a, over continuity. Your homework over the weekend is the 1.4 WKS (available on the website).


HW 15

1.4 WKS

Thanks and have a great weekend!

Mr. Joseph

HW 14

Hi guys,

I hope you feel good about the Chapter 1 Quiz today. We'll be having a Chapter 1 Test (1.2-1.5) next Friday, September 25th. Here's the HW for tonight, just two problems dealing with the Squeeze Theorem (see video on post below).

HW 14

Section 1.3 (pg. 67)

#'s 89, 93 (sketch graphs on paper)

Thanks!

Mr. Joseph

HW: 1.2-1.3 Quiz Review

Your homework is to complete the 1.2-1.3 Quiz Review in preparation for the 1.2-1.3 Quiz tomorrow. Solutions are now on the web under "1.2-1.3QuizReview(+)"! Also, check out the above video on the Squeeze Theorem. Good luck!

Mr. Joseph

HW 13

Hi guys,

Today we finished Section 1.3a, over evaluating limits analytically. Check out the above video for an example (really, its good!). Here's the HW:

HW 13

Section 1.3 (pg. 67)
#'s 41-59 odd, 63, 95, 96, 97

Thanks and good luck!

Mr. Joseph

HW 12

Hi guys,

Your HW tonight is over evaluating limits analytically (Section 1.3a).

HW 12

Section 1.3 (pg. 67)

#'s 5-25 odd (just looking for an answer)

#'s 37, 39 (show steps using limit properties)

Thanks and GO KNIGHTS tonight!

Mr. Joseph

HW 11 / 1.2/1.3 Quiz next Wednesday!

Hi guys,

Great job in class today! Let's keep it up! Announcement: We will be having a Quiz over Sections 1.2 and 1.3 (evaluating limits numerically, graphically and analytically) next Wednesday, Sept. 16th. Here's the HW for tonight:

HW 11

Section 1.2 (pg. 55) #'s 17-23 all, 25

Section 1.3 (pg. 67) #'s 1,2

Thanks and good luck!

Mr. Joseph

HW 10

HI guys,

Today we covered Section 1.2, over the concept of a limit. Your HW is the following:

HW 10

1) Section 1.2 (pg. 54) #'s 1, 4, 6, 9-16 all, 53, 55

2) Appendix A.7 (handout from the weekend) #'s 20, 22, 32, 34, 40, 44

Thanks and good luck,

Mr. Joseph

HW 9

Hi guys,

I hope everyone did well today on the Quiz. Next week we begin the calculus material. Remember that your Mathematical Modeling Project is due (printed out) by 1st period on Tuesday. Please come to tutorials today if you are having trouble with it (alst chance!) Your HW for tonight is as follows:

HW 9

Appendix A.7 (the hand out)
#'s 1, 5, 9, 11, 15, 19, 21, 29, 33, 39, 43, 49

Thanks and good luck!

Mr. Joseph

Chapter P/Appendix D Test Tomorrow!

Hi guys,

Your HW tonight is to work on the Chapter P/Appendix D Review.
In an effort to help you concentrate on the essential parts of the review tonight, I am deeming the following problems from the review as optional

Chapter P Review (pg. 37)

Optional Problems

#'s 11, 17, 23, 27, 32, 9, 37, 45, 13


Mr. Joseph

Chapter P/Appendix D Test moved to Friday, Sept. 4th

...and the Mathematical Modeling Project will be due on Tuesday, September 8th. Your HW for tonight is the following:

HW

1) Finish csc and cot examples from today's notes (Section D.3 Review of Trig Functions Part2)

2) Test 1 Review pages 1-4



Thanks and good luck,

Mr. Joseph

HW 8

Hi guys,

Today we covered solving trig equations from the Appendix D.3. We will be having a test over Chapter P/Appendix D on Thursday Sept. 3rd. Your HW tonight is as follows:

HW 8

1) Appendix D.3 (the packet) #'s 27-37 all, 39

2) Fill in info on sin, cos, tan, csc, sec, and cot on yellow Parent Functions packet(from last week). See pg. D23 in Appendix D for help.

Thanks and good luck,

Mr. Joseph

HW 7

Hi guys,

Today we covered the first part of Appendix D.3, the trigonometry review. Your homework tonight is problems from the excercises section of the appendix.

HW 7

Appendix D.3

#'s 1-23 odd

Thanks and good luck,

Mr. Joseph

HW 6/Chapter P Test next Thursday, Sept. 3rd!

Hi guys,

Today we covered my example of the Mathematical Modeling Project, which is due on Friday, September 4th. I will be available in tutorials if you are having trouble with Mathematica or any other aspects of the project. Please let me know if you are having trouble. Also, we will have test over Chapter P next Thursday September 3rd.

Tonight's HW is the following:

HW 6

1) Bookwork: Section P.3 (pg. 28) #'s 53, 55 (these are the problems from last night's assignment)

2) On the same paper, analytically determine the domain of the functions 1-5 in the picture above. See P.3a notes for domain examples.

3) Gather some data points for your project. Section P.4 in your book has some good ideas. Let me know if you need help.

Thanks and good luck,

Mr. Joseph

HW 5

Hi guys,

Today we covered the introduction to Mathematica. Please let me know if you are having any trouble getting it on your computer.

The homework tonight is as follows:

HW 5

1) Watch the following 20 minute video that introduces Mathematica. It takes about 2 minutes to load. You won't be quizzed on it, but it will help to familiarize you with Mathematica.

http://www.wolfram.com/broadcast/screencasts/handsonstart/

2) Read pgs. 31-32 of P.4 in your textbook.

3) Bookwork:

Section P.4 (pg. 34)
#'s 1-4

Thanks and good luck!

Mr. Joseph

HW 4

Hi guys,

Today we covered P.3b. Your HW for tonight is the following:


HW 4

1) Finish P.3 Transformation WKS (check out the video below for an example).

2) Bookwork: Section P.3 (pg. 28) #'s 47-52 all

3) Finish filling out first two pages of the yellow Parent Functions WKS if you haven't already.

4) Have Mathematica downloaded and ready to go by tomorrow morning 1st period!

If you are having trouble with any of this, please come to tutorials and I will be more than happy to help you out.

Thanks,

Mr. Joseph

HW 3

Hi guys,

Today we covered Section P.3a, over Domain and Range. Here's the HW for tonight.

HW 3

1) Fill out the first two pages of the yellow Graphs of Parent Functions WKS, covering the domain, range, and other properties of various parent functions.

2) Section P.3 (pg. 27)

#'s 2, 13, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 37

Thanks,

Mr. Joseph

HW 2

Hi guys,
Good job in class today. Today's HW assignment covers Section P.3a.

HW 2

Section P.3a (pg. 27)

#'s 1, 3, 4, 9, 10, 38, 39-42, 43-46

Good luck!

Mr. Joseph

HW 1

Hi guys,

Good job in class today. I hope everyone did well on the reading quiz. Tonight's homework covers Section P.2 (with a bit of section 1.1). Please remember to download Mathematica on your computers by Friday.

HW 1

Section P.2 (pg. 16)
#'s 1, 3, 5, 9, 13, 19, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 35, 59, 65

Section 1.1 (pg. 47)
# 5, 6


Remember to ask a question through the comments if you are having trouble.

Thanks and good luck,

Mr. Joseph

Welcome to Introductory Calculus

Hi class,
This blog is where you will be able to access your homework assignments and any announcements about the class. Please remember to add this site as a bookmark on your browser so that you can return to it easily.

Your homework tonight is to:
1) read and study the Introduction Handout. There will be a short quiz tomorrow over the reading, and I will let you use any notes that you take on a separate piece of paper.
2) answer as best you can questions a-d on page 2 of the worksheet handed out in class (we will be discussing them tomorrow)
3) organize your Calculus binder as suggested in the Course Guidelines. Make sure to bring it tomorrow, along with your graphing calculator.

Also, make sure that you have downloaded Mathematica onto your computer by this Friday, August 21st. If you have trouble following the directions on the handout, come into tutorials and I will help you with it.

Also, please let me know if you do not have your book yet. You will need it for tomorrow night's assignment.

Thanks and I look forward to a great year with all of you,

Mr. Joseph