Investigating change
Subtitle: an introduction to calculus for Australian schools
By: by Mary Barnes ; [line drawings by Valda Brook ; edited by Lynette Wilcock].
Contributors: Wilcock, Lynette.; Curriculum Corporation (Australia)
Publisher: Curriculum Corporation
Published: 1991
Place of publication: Carlton, Vic
Language: eng
Number of pages: 10
Subjects: Calculus.; Calculus -- Problems, exercises, etc.
Other titles: Introduction to calculus for Australian schools; Calculus for Australian schools; Functions and modelling.; Families of functions.; Rates of change.; Finding gradient functions.; Putting derivatives to work.; More about functions and differentiation.; Growth and decay.; Reversing the process.; Total change.; Limits and infinity.
Description: Emphasises mathematical modelling and practical applications. More emphasis is placed on meaning than on symbol manipulation. Investigative and exploratory activities encourage students to become actively involved in their learning by means of cooperative work and discussion.
Notes: CR
Table of contents: title: Unit 1. Functions and modelling; title: Unit 2. Families of functions; title: Unit 3. Rates of change; title: Unit 4. Finding gradient functions; title: Unit 5. Putting derivatives to work; title: Unit 6. More about functions and differentiation; title: Unit 7. Growth and decay; title: Unit 8. Reversing the process; title: Unit 9. Total change; title: Unit 10. Limits and infinity.