Detailed Lesson Plan

Julia
Teacher :
LIMITS AND DERIVATIVES
Topic Title:
First year calculus textbook from the library
Notes from previous introductory mathematics course
Resources: On-line resources

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to
1)explain the concept of instantaneous rate of change of a function of one variable,
2)relate this concept to the gradient of a tangent line,
3)derive a formula for the calculation of the instantaneous rate of change of these functions,
4)understanding the importance of the limit that appears there,
5)evaluate the derivative of a given (simple) function from first principles,
6)generalise results to obtain formulae for derivatives of polynomial functions,
7)reason how knowledge of the properties of trigonometric and other functions can be used to
obtain their derivatives,
8)apply knowledge and skills to analyse and solve applied problems involving differentiation,
9)understand that every differentiable function is continuous but that the reverse doesn’t necessarily hold.

Period Activity
Introduction

Recall the concept of Algebra, rational and trigonometric functions

Main Activity
Teacher Activity Student Activity
 Revise notation and basic knowledge of: algebra, a function,
the graph of simple functions, the gradient of straight line, Recall algebraic function, rational functions and trigonometric
the concept of a limit. functions.
Explain is the expected value of f at x = a given Listen to the teacher to learn the new concept.
the values of f near
lim_(�→𝑎)⁡𝑓(�) to the left of a. This value is called the left
hand limit of f at a. Participate in the discussion of limits.
Then about RHL and common value of limit.
Discuss some properties of limits using two fuctions.
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Recap

Recall the concept of limits

Assignment

Practice the properties of limits

Period Activity
Introduction
Introduction Limits of polynomial, rational and trigonometric functions.
Main Activity
Teacher Activity Student Activity
Teacher discusses the limits of polynomial, rational and Students involve in the discussion and get the hang of the
trigonometric functions. concept of limits and then get to know about the important
An Important limit limit.
lim_(�→𝑎)⁡〖 (�^(𝑛⁡⁡)−⁡𝑎^𝑛)/(�−𝑎) 〗⁡⁡ =𝑛⁡�^(�−1)
2 Solve some problems of limits as model problems Students follow the method of teaching and try to solve
independently.

Recap
Recall the limits of polynomials, rational and trigonometric functions

Assignment
Some short type questions from the exercise
Period Activity
Introduction
Recall the work done in the previous class.

Main Activity
Teacher Activity Student Activity
Teacher demonstrates some long answer type questions Students follow the explanation given by the teacher and try
using trigonometry along with gradiants also by using first to work problems independently.
principles.
3 several problems are worked as examples

Recap
Recall the work done in the current class.
Assignment
Some of the long answer type questions from the exercise.

Period Activity
Introduction
Recall the work done in the previous class.
Main Activity
Teacher Activity Student Activity

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 Discuss about derivates provided the Right hand limit exists. Students follow the explanation given by the teacher and try
Since the very definition of derivatives involve to work problems independently.
limits in a rather direct fashion, teacher discusses the rules of
derivatives for all those given below. Also demonstrate
problems on the same. As these rules are very important and basic students will have
(i) Derivative of the sum of two function is the sum of the to follow eand and every step of working with concentration.
derivatives of the functions.
(ii) Derivative of the difference of two functions is the
difference of the derivatives
of the functions. Work problems independently.
(iii) Derivative of the product of two functions is given by the
following product
4 rule.
(iv) Derivative of quotient of two functions is given by the
following quotient rule
(wherever the denominator is non-zero).

Recap
Recall the work done in the current class.
Assignment
Some of the long answer type questions from the exercise.
Period Activity
Introduction
Recall the work done in the previous class.
Main Activity
Teacher Activity Student Activity
Recall all the rules to find the derivates and make the
students to work problems from the exercise.
5 Teacher will supervise the students' work and help those who
are unable to do individual work. Work problems independently.

Recap
Recall the work done in the current class.
Assignment
Some of the long answer type questions from the exercise.
Grade: 11A

Subject : maths

No. of periods: 5

Differentiation Assessment
Higher order problems for CET To check is the students able to the
sum
 Differentiation Assessment
Higher order problems for CET to check if the students able to the
sums
 Differentiation Assessment
Higher order problems for CET to check if the students are able to
do the sum

Differentiation Assessment
Higher order problems for CET to check if the students are able to
do the sum
 Differentiation Assessment
Higher order problems for CET to check if the students are able to
do the sum