Calculus Tutor 1 & 2 ... 600 Minutes. Click to preview
For: Years 11-13
Format: DVD
Type: Chapters
Price: NZ - $96.75, Aus - $96.75, International - Not Available
The Calculus Tutor covers essential material
necessary for calculus curriculum requirements in Australia and New Zealand. As Jason
himself notes, "how does a baby learn to speak? By being immersed in
everyday conversation. What is the best way to learn calculus? By being
immersed in it..." The DVDs contains hundreds of examples with each step
carefully and deliberately explained by Jason, so no one gets lost.
This is a very useful classroom
supplement. It is not a substitute for a good teacher, rather it is an
assistant tutor. The teacher can stop and start the DVD as Jason
works through examples, checking student understanding, before
proceeeding.
Disc 1 includes: what is differentiation (what is a derivative)? the
derivative defined as a limit; differentiation equations; derivatives of
trigonometric functions; the chain rule; higher order derivatives; related
rates; curve sketching using derivatives.
Disc 2 includes: introduction to integrals; solving integrals;
integration by substitution; calculating volume with integrals;
derivatives and integrals of exponentials; derivatives of logarithms;
integration by parts; integration by trig substitution; improper
integrals.
We have trialled these DVDs with our daughters, and tested them with
teachers. They work. Jason's plain-speaking approach is
appreciated. No jokes, no fancy graphics, just the basic steps carried out
well on the white board, and lucidly explained. By following his example,
and his examples, students and teachers alike benefit from this well
designed teaching resource.