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Calculus

Teacher: Kelsey Fraizer

Thursday 1:00PM – 2:30PM (ET)

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Calculus Course Description

This class is approved by the NCAA.

Calculus is the study of functions using a powerful new set of tools: limits, derivatives, and integrals. In this course, students learn not only how these tools work, but why they matter and how they are used to make sense of the world around us.

Calculus was originally developed to better understand motion, change, and physical systems. In that same spirit, students in this course will explore real applications of calculus to discover why it is such an essential subject in science, engineering, economics, and beyond.

Live sessions focus on discussion, sense-making, and guided exploration, while weekly asynchronous activities give students time to practice, reflect, and deepen understanding at their own pace.

A strong emphasis is placed on conceptual understanding. Students are supported in understanding not just what to do or how to do it, but why the mathematics works. Throughout the course, students will make connections between multiple representations of functions, including symbolic expressions, graphs, tables, written explanations, and models.

In addition to mathematical content, students will build essential learning skills such as:

  • Clear mathematical communication (spoken and written)
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Reflection and revision of ideas and solutions
  • Making connections between concepts
  • Collaboration and productive struggle
  • Developing a confident growth mindset in mathematics

By the end of the course, students will have a strong foundation for university-level calculus and a deeper appreciation for how calculus is used to understand and model real-world situations.

Grade Levels

  • 10th – 12th grade

Prerequisites

Required Material

  • Math XL
  • Desmos
  • TI-83+ or higher graphing calculator
  • Computer access required during the week
  • Screen recording tools on computer (Windows and MacOS have screen recording tools built in, or there are other free online tools like Loom) to explain understanding of mathematical ideas

Course Outline

  • Limits and Continuity
  • Derivatives
  • Contextual Applications of Derivatives
  • Analytical Applications of Integration
  • Integration and Accumulation of Change

Estimated Workload

  • 5-10 hours weekly

Kelsey Fraizer

Kelsey Fraizer - Teacher - MyFunScience.com

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Kelsey Fraizer is a mathematics educator with 10+ years of experience who believes every student can grow into a confident problem-solver with the right support and encouragement. She teaches mathematics with a focus on conceptual understanding, curiosity, and helping students see mathematics as an accessible and meaningful language of patterns.

Kelsey strives to create a learning environment where questions are welcomed, mistakes are part of the process, and students feel valued as individuals created uniquely by God. As a child of God, she believes that teaching is a gift He has given her, and she finds great joy in using that gift to help students discover their own strengths and potential.

Kelsey lived and taught internationally for nine years in Colombia and Brazil and speaks fluent Spanish and intermediate Portuguese—experiences that enrich her teaching with global perspective and cultural depth.

Outside the classroom, Kelsey has been married for over six years and is a mom to two energetic little boys who keep life full of adventure. Her family loves exploring, traveling, and embracing the multicultural influences that have become a meaningful part of their lives.

She looks forward to supporting her students at MyFunScience as they build confidence, strengthen problem-solving skills, and discover the beauty of mathematics.

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