Limits and Continuity

Critical Vocabulary

Limit One-sided limit Indeterminate Form

Composite functions Conjugate Discontinuity

Continuity Jump discontinuity Hole/Removable Discontinuity

Infinite Discontinuity (vertical

Horizontal asymptote Intermediate Value Theorem
asymptote)

Understanding Level I can...

Define what a limit is

1 Find limits graphically and by direct substitution
Evaluate one-sided limits

Do everything above plus...

2 Find limits that are in an indeterminate form
Use limits to find horizontal and vertical asymptotes

Do everything above plus...

3
Determine if a function is continuous at a point using limits
 Find values that make a function continuous at a point
Use the Intermediate Value Theorem to determine if a function has a particular value
on an interval

Critical Skills

You should be able to...

Define a limit

Determine the value of a limit from a graph

Determine the value of a limit via direct substitution

Determine if direct substitution if appropriate

Evaluate a limit in indeterminate form via...

Multiplying by the conjugate
Simplifying complex fractions
Factoring

Distinguish between indeterminate form and infinite limits

Evaluate an infinite limit

Evaluate limits at infinity

Evaluate composite limits

Determine if a limit requires composite functions

Recognize and label different types of discontinuity

Determine if a function is continuous at a point via the definition of continuity

State the hypothesis and conclusion of the Intermediate Value Theorem

Justify the existence of function values and equation solutions via IVT

Day Topic Vocabulary Introduced Learning Objective

1 Limits from Graphs Limit, one-sided limit Define a limit

Determine the value of a limit from a
graph

2 Direct Substitution Determine the value of a limit via direct

substitution
Determine if direct substitution if
appropriate

3 Indeterminate Form (factoring, Indeterminate form Evaluate a limit in indeterminate form via...
fractions) Simplifying complex fractions
Factoring

4 Indeterminate Form (fractions, Conjugate Evaluate a limit in indeterminate form via...

conjugate) Multiplying by the conjugate
Simplifying complex fractions

5 Infinite Limits Distinguish between indeterminate form and

infinite limits
Evaluate an infinite limit

6 Limits at Infinity Horizontal asymptote Evaluate limits at infinity

(rational functions)

7 Limits at Infinity Evaluate limits at infinity

(transcendental functions)

8 Composite Limits (basic) Composite functions Evaluate composite limits

Determine if a limit requires
composite functions
 9 Composite Limits (advanced) Evaluate composite limits
Determine if a limit requires
composite functions

10 Continuity Continuity Determine if a function is continuous at a

point via the definition of continuity

11 Continuity and Discontinuity Jump discontinuity Recognize and label different types of
hole/removable discontinuity discontinuity
infinite discontinuity

12 Intermediate Value Theorem Intermediate Value Theorem State the hypothesis and conclusion of the
Intermediate Value Theorem
Justify the existence of function values and
equation solutions via IVT

13 Review

14 Test
Derivatives
Critical Vocabulary

Derivative Average rate of change Tangent line

Secant line Instantaneous rate of change Slope

Differentiable Cusp/Corner Differentiate

Position Velocity Acceleration

Understanding Level I can...

Find average rate of change

1 Find units for average rate of change and derivatives
Find simple derivatives

Do everything above plus...

Describe where a function is not differentiable
2
Find complex derivatives
Find the equation of the tangent line

3 Do everything above plus...

 Use derivatives to answer contextual problems (including particle motion)
Explain the relationship between derivatives and average rate of change

Critical Skills

You should be able to...

Use average rate of change to estimate derivatives

Find a derivative using the limit definition

Define derivative and know its synonyms

Find a derivative using power rule, product rule, and/or quotient rule

Find derivatives of transcendental and trigonometric functions

Exponential, logarithmic, trig, inverse trig

Find a derivative using chain rule

Find derivatives of inverse relations

Find complex derivatives using a combination of rules

Determine which rule is appropriate

Find the units of a derivative

Explain the meaning of a derivative value in context

Explain the relationship between position, velocity, and acceleration

Find where functions arent differentiable algebraically and graphically

Explain the difference between discontinuous and not differentiable

Find the equation of the tangent line to a function

Use derivatives to find rates of change in context

Day Topic Vocabulary Introduced Learning Objective

1 Average Rate of Change Average rate of change Calculate average rate of change
Functions (secant line) Secant line Find the slope of the secant line and its
Motion with units Slope equation
Volume with units Position
Velocity
Acceleration

2 Instantaneous Rate of Change Instantaneous rate of change Find the equation of the tangent line to a
Functions (tangent line) Tangent line function
Motion with units Use average rate of change to estimate
Volumes with units instantaneous rate of change

3 The Derivative Function Derivative Find a derivative using the limit definition
d/dx notation Define derivative and know its synonyms
As an operation Use derivatives to find rates of change in
Limit definition context

4 Power Rule Find a derivative using power rule, product

Tangent lines rule, and/or quotient rule
Motion with units Use derivatives to find rates of change in
Volume with units context

5 Product Rule Find a derivative using power rule, product

Tangent lines rule, and/or quotient rule
Motion with units Use derivatives to find rates of change in
Volume with units context

6 Quotient Rule Find a derivative using power rule, product

Tangent lines rule, and/or quotient rule
 Motion with units Use derivatives to find rates of change in
Volume with units context

7 Mixed Review Find complex derivatives using a combination

of rules
Determine which rule is appropriate
Use derivatives to find rates of change in
context

8 Exponential/Logarithmic Find derivatives of transcendental and

Tangent lines trigonometric functions
Motion with units Exponential and Logarithmic
Volume with units Use derivatives to find rates of change in
context

9 Trig Find derivatives of transcendental and

Tangent lines trigonometric functions
Motion with units Trig
Volume with units Use derivatives to find rates of change in
context

10 Inverse Trig Find derivatives of transcendental and

Tangent lines trigonometric functions
Motion with units Inverse Trig
Volume with units Use derivatives to find rates of change in
context

11 Chain Rule Find a derivative using chain rule

Tangent lines Use derivatives to find rates of change in
Motion with units context
Volume with units

12 Chain Rule (extra practice) Find a derivative using chain rule

Use derivatives to find rates of change in
context
13 Inverse Functions Find derivatives of inverse relations

14 Review Find complex derivatives using a combination

of rules
Determine which rule is appropriate
Use derivatives to find rates of change in
context

15 Differentiability Differentiable Find where functions arent differentiable

Cusp algebraically and graphically
Corner Explain the difference between
discontinuous and not differentiable

16 Review

17 Test
Derivative Applications
Critical Vocabulary

Constraint Critical Point Point of Inflection

Concavity Relative/Local Extrema Global/Absolute Extrema

Endpoints Mean Value Theorem Implicit Differentiation

Understanding Level I can...

Find critical points

Determine if a function is increasing or decreasing
1
Find concavity of a function
Use a calculator to find the value of a derivative

Do everything above plus...

Implicitly differentiate
Apply the first/second derivative test graphically (including with a calculator) and
algebraically
2 Describe particle motion using derivatives
State the hypothesis and conclusion of the Mean Value Theorem
Find extrema using the Candidates Test
Use L'Hopital's Rule to evaluate limits in Indeterminate Form
 Do everything above plus...
Relate graphs of functions and their derivatives
Identify which graph is the derivative
3
Find values that satisfy the conclusion of the mean value theorem
Optimize a function given constraints
Solve related rates problems

Critical Skills

You should be able to...

Differentiate implicitly

Solve related rates problems

Use derivatives to find where a function is increasing/decreasing

Use derivatives to find where a function is concave up/down

Find absolute extrema on a closed interval

Use the First Derivative Test to find and classify extrema

Graphically
Algebraically

Use the Second Derivative Test to find and classify extrema

Graphically
Algebraically

Given a set of graphs, determine which is f, f, and f

Optimize a value given constraints

Describe particle motion (speeding up/slowing down, moving to the left/right, etc.)

Use a calculator to find derivatives, extrema, and zeros

State the hypothesis and conclusion of the Mean Value Theorem

Find values that satisfy the conclusion of the Mean Value Theorem

Use L'Hopital's Rule to evaluate limits in Indeterminate Form

Day Topic Vocabulary Introduced Learning Objective

1 Implicit Differentiation (basic) Implicit Differentiation Differentiate implicitly
2 Implicit Differentiation (advanced) Differentiate implicitly
3 Related Rates (basic) Solve related rates problems

4 Related Rates (advanced) Solve related rates problems

5 Mean Value Theorem Mean Value Theorem State the hypothesis and conclusion of the
Mean Value Theorem
Find values that satisfy the conclusion of the
Mean Value Theorem

6 LHopitals Rule Use L'Hopital's Rule to evaluate limits in

Indeterminate Form

7 Particle Motion Describe particle motion (speeding up/slowing

down, moving to the left/right, etc.)

8 Review
 9 Test

10 Increasing/Decreasing Critical Point Use derivatives to find where a function is

increasing/decreasing

11 Concavity Concavity Use derivatives to find where a function is

Point of Inflection concave up/down

12 Candidates Test Global/Absolute Extrema Find absolute extrema on a closed interval

Endpoints

13 First Derivative Test (graphically) Relative/Local Extrema Use the First Derivative Test to find and classify
extrema
Graphically
Algebraically

14 First Derivative Test (algebraically) Use the First Derivative Test to find and classify
extrema
Graphically
Algebraically

15 Second Derivative Test Use the Second Derivative Test to find and
classify extrema
Graphically
Algebraically

16 Relating Graphs Given a set of graphs, determine which is f, f,

and f

17 Optimization Constraint Optimize a value given constraints

18 Basic Calculator Use Use a calculator to find derivatives, extrema,

Changing windows and zeros
Derivative at a point
Roots
19 First Derivative Test with Calculator Use the First Derivative Test to find and classify
extrema
Graphically
Algebraically
Use a calculator to find derivatives, extrema,
and zeros

20 Review

21 Test
Integrals
Critical Vocabulary

Integral Accumulation Riemann sum

Summation Integrate Integrable

Antiderivative Antidifferentiate

Understanding Level I can...

Evaluate definite integrals geometrically

1 Estimate integrals using Riemann approximations
Find simple antiderivatives

Do everything above plus

Explain what an integral finds in context
2 Convert between infinite Riemann sums and the definite integral
Find more complex antiderivatives (u-substitution)
Use antiderivatives to evaluate definite integrals

Do everything above plus...

Explain the purpose of + C
3
Completely explain the relationship between antiderivatives and derivatives
Antidifferentiate using polynomial division and by completing the square
Critical Skills

You should be able to...

Explain what the definite integral is

Evaluate geometric definite integrals

Use each type of Riemann sum to approximate definite integrals (left, right, midpoint, trapezoidal)

Represent definite integrals as infinite Riemann sums

Represent infinite Riemann sums as definite integrals

Find antiderivatives using power rule

Find antiderivatives of trig functions

Find antiderivatives of exponential functions

Find antiderivatives of functions that result in an inverse trig function

Evaluate antiderivatives by completing the square

Use u-substitution to antidifferentiate composite functions

Antidifferentiate via polynomial division

Use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to differentiate integrals

Use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to evaluate definite integrals

Use u-substitution with definite integrals

Day Topic Vocabulary Introduced Learning Objective
1 The Definite Integral Integral Explain what the definite integral is
Accumulation Evaluate geometric definite integrals
Integrable
2 Left Riemann Sums Riemann Sum Use each type of Riemann sum to approximate
definite integrals (left, right, midpoint,
trapezoidal)

3 Right Riemann Sums Use each type of Riemann sum to approximate

definite integrals (left, right, midpoint,
trapezoidal)

4 Midpoint Riemann Sums Use each type of Riemann sum to approximate

definite integrals (left, right, midpoint,
trapezoidal)

5 Trapezoidal Riemann Sums Use each type of Riemann sum to approximate

definite integrals (left, right, midpoint,
trapezoidal)

6 Integral -> Riemann Sum Summation Represent definite integrals as infinite Riemann
sums

7 Riemann Sum -> Integral Represent infinite Riemann sums as definite

integrals

8 Review

9 Quiz

10 Power Rule (including 1/x) Antiderivative Find antiderivatives using power rule
Antidifferentiate

11 Trig Antiderivatives Find antiderivatives of trig functions

12 Exponential Antiderivatives Find antiderivatives of exponential functions

13 Inverse Trig Relationships Find antiderivatives of functions that result in an

inverse trig function

14 Completing the Square Evaluate antiderivatives by completing the

square

15 Completing the Square Evaluate antiderivatives by completing the

square

16 U-Substitution (basic) Use u-substitution to antidifferentiate composite

functions

17 U-Substitution (advanced) Use u-substitution to antidifferentiate composite

functions

18 Polynomial Division Antidifferentiate via polynomial division

19 Fundamental Theorem Part 1 Integrate Use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to

(basic) evaluate definite integrals

20 Fundamental Theorem Part 1 Use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to

(advanced) evaluate definite integrals

21 Fundamental Theorem Part 1 (u- Use u-substitution with definite integrals

sub)

22 Fundamental Theorem Part 2 Use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to

(expressions) differentiate integrals

23 Fundamental Theorem Part 2 Use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to

(graphs) differentiate integrals

24 Review

25 Review
26 Test
Integral Applications
Critical Vocabulary

Initial condition Particular solution General Solution

Exponential growth/decay Solid of revolution Cross-section

Understanding Level I can...

Use a calculator to evaluate a definite integral

Solve initial value problems
1 Draw slope fields and model solutions on slope fields
Find the net area between two curves
Find the average value of a function

Do everything above plus

Find the general solution to a differential equation
Recognize exponential growth/decay
2
Find the volume of a cross-sectional solid
Find the total area between two curves
Solve integral particle motion problems

Do everything above plus

Find the volume of a solid of revolution
3 Using two curves
Any vertical or horizontal axis
Find the particular solution to a differential equation
 Write integral functions to model an accumulation

Critical Skills

You should be able to...

Use a calculator to solve problems involving integrals

Solve initial value problems

Write functions involving integrals and initial conditions

Find the average value of a function on an interval

Use integrals to solve particle motion problems

Explain what a differential equation is

Find the general solution to a differential equation

Find the particular solution to a differential equation

Recognize and model exponential growth/decay with differential equations

Draw slope fields

Model particular solutions on a slope field

Find the total area between two curves by hand

Find the total area between two curves with a calculator

Find the net area between two curves

Find the total area between two curves (by hand and with a calculator)

Find the volume of cross-sectional solids

Find the volume of a solid using the disc/washer method

Find the volume of a solid using the shell method

Recognize when to use which method for finding volumes

Day Topic Vocabulary Introduced Learning Objective

1 Calculator Use Initial condition Use a calculator to solve problems involving

integrals

2 Initial Value Problems Solve initial value problems

3 Accumulation Functions Write functions involving integrals and initial

conditions

4 Average Value Find the average value of a function on an

interval

5 Particle Motion Use integrals to solve particle motion problems

6 Differential Equations (general General Solution Explain what a differential equation is

solutions) Find the general solution to a differential
equation

7 Differential Equations (general and Particular solution Find the particular solution to a differential
particular solutions) equation

8 Differential Equations (particular Find the particular solution to a differential

solutions) equation
 9 Exponential Growth/Decay Exponential growth/decay Recognize and model exponential
growth/decay with differential equations

10 Slope Fields Draw slope fields

Model particular solutions on a slope field

11 Total Area Find the total area between two curves by hand
Find the total area between two curves with a
calculator

12 Net Area Between Curves Find the net area between two curves

13 Total Area Between Curves Find the total area between two curves (by
hand and with a calculator)

14 Cross-Sectional Solids (polygons) Cross-section Find the volume of cross-sectional solids

Recognize when to use which method for
finding volumes

15 Cross-Sectional Solids (non- Find the volume of cross-sectional solids

constant) Recognize when to use which method for
finding volumes

16 Disc Method Solid of revolution Find the volume of a solid using the
disc/washer method
Recognize when to use which method for
finding volumes

17 Washer Method Find the volume of a solid using the

disc/washer method
Recognize when to use which method for
finding volumes

18 Shell Method (Single Function) Find the volume of a solid using the shell
method
 Recognize when to use which method for
finding volumes

19 Shell Method (Two Functions) Find the volume of a solid using the shell
method
Recognize when to use which method for
finding volumes

20 Review

21 Review

22 Test