Our First BC Lessons are HERE!
Sarah Stecher
During the 19-20 school year, we made a year’s worth of EFFL lessons for AP Calc AB. Since then we’ve gotten a ton of requests for BC lessons. This year I’ve been working with Karen Sleno to make some lessons about the big topics of Calc BC. Today we’re releasing the first three. Check them out!
Topic 6.11: Integration by Parts
Topic 6.13: Evaluating Improper Integrals
Topic 9.1: Defining and Differentiating Parametric Equations
These lessons are in our classic Experience First, Formalize Later (EFFL) format. This means each lesson begins with students working collaboratively in small groups through a sequence of carefully crafted questions that slowly build in complexity (Experience First). Following this activity, the teacher facilitates a discussion connecting students’ ideas with academic vocabulary and notation (Formalize Later). This approach encourages students to build strong math identities and take an active part in mathematical sense-making.
We believe in teaching students flexible thinking rather than rote memorization. Through our discovery-based activities and scaffolded questions, students uncover concepts and ideas on their own.
About the Author
Sarah Stecher
Sarah is our “content creator” in every sense of the term. In addition to designing lessons, Sarah writes blog posts, develops resources, and leads Math Medic workshops for schools and districts. She’s also our go-to for AP Calc and Precalc questions from teachers, since that’s what she was teaching before she joined the team. Along with Lindsey and Luke, Sarah was a high school teacher who taught 150+ students every year at East Kentwood High School.