May 5
section covered in text:
Section 4.4. Graphing with Calculus
and Calculators
objective:
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to be able to use calculus to refine what is shown
of functions on graphing calculators
key ideas and/or vocabulary
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graphing the functions f'(x) and f"(x)
solved problems - using key ideas
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using graphs of f' and f" to make estimations of
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intervals of increase and decrease
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extreme values
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intervals of concavity
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inflection points, #1,5
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using asymptotes and intercepts and no calculus to sketch graphs, #11
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studying curves of parametric equations, #17
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studying families of functions, #21
group work
none
announcements
Homework. #2,4,6,16,18
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QUESTION OF THE DAY
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What is the period of motion of the minute
hand of a clock?
of the hour hand of a clock?
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SOLUTION
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SOLUTION.
The minute hand has a cycle every hour.
The hour hand has a cycle every 12 hours.
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