AP Calculus AB/BC

Daily Agenda

Daily 10

Standard: Radius of convergence

Learning Target: I can find the radius of convergence with the ratio test. I know what a telescoping series is and how to find the sum.

Success Criteria: I can identify the telescoping series and find its sum.

Introduction/Connection: Have you ever seen a pirates telescope? Well look at this series...

Direct Instruction: Notes on the ratio test for radius of convergence and telescoping series

Guided Practice: Note examples and discussion

Independent/Collaborative Practice/Differentiation: scaffolding, pair/share; application problems in HW

Summarize/Check for Understanding: What is the relationship between a Taylor and Maclaurin series?

Assessment: Teacher observation

Assignment: HW: Pg 578-9 #1-19 eoo, P589 #1,5,7,-9-17 odd; orange and blue book Pg 511 #5,13-21 odd, 31-37 odd, 41,43,48,49