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| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | Calculus |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Calculus
Middle to High School (Ages 13-18)
Mathematics
20 Students
30 minutes
This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for Mathematics by addressing the concept of calculus, specifically the introduction to derivatives.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Derivatives | 5 | Begin by explaining what a derivative is and its importance in calculus. Discuss real-world applications. |
| 2 | Rules of Differentiation | 10 | Teach basic rules: power rule, product rule, and quotient rule. Use examples on the board. |
| 3 | Guided Practice | 5 | Solve a few differentiation problems together as a class, encouraging participation. |
| 4 | Independent Practice | 5 | Distribute printed worksheets with differentiation problems for students to solve individually. |
| 5 | Review and Q&A | 3 | Quickly review key points and address any questions students may have about the material. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 2 | Assign additional differentiation problems from the textbook for homework. Explain that homework will be checked without presentations in class. |