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GRADE 12 – UNIT 2: INTRODUCTION TO CALCULUS
By The Atenu Team
Categories: Mathematics

About Course
This unit introduces fundamental concepts of calculus, focusing on understanding rates of change, derivatives, and integrals.The unit also introduces students to key concepts such as anti-derivatives, definite and indefinite integrals, and fundamental calculus theorems. It aims to build foundational skills that are essential for analyzing dynamic systems and solving a wide range of practical problems in diverse fields.
What Will You Learn?
- Deduce and calculate the rate of change of various quantities.
- Understand the concept of the gradient of functions at specific points.
- Analyze both geometrical and mechanical interpretations of derivatives.
- Use gradient methods to find derivatives of simple functions.
- Calculate the area under curves bounded by functions and the x-axis on a given interval.
- Grasp the concept of definite integrals and their applications.
- Appreciate the real-world significance of derivatives and integrals in solving problems.
- Apply integral calculus to solve practical mathematical problems encountered in everyday life.
- Use the concept of derivatives to address problems in business, economics, and road taxation.
Course Content
Unit 2: Introduction to Calculus
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Rate of Change, Gradient
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Derivatives of Common Functions
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Derivatives of Combinations of Functions
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Chain Rule
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Tangent Line & Normal Line
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Finding Maximum & Minimum Points
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Anti-Derivatives & Integration
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Fundamental Theorem of Calculus & Definite Integrals
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Applications in Daily Life
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