01Change and approximation
Calculus studies how a quantity changes and how small changes accumulate. Graphical interpretation should accompany the notation.
02Conditions before the rule
Check domain, continuity, or differentiability where required. A correct rule cannot be applied mechanically outside its conditions.
03Interpret the result
A derivative represents local rate of change and a definite integral represents net accumulation. Always reconnect the result to the original problem.
04Probability distributions
Use a suitable representation, state the rule, and keep every numerical or algebraic step equivalent. Finish with estimation, an inverse operation, or substitution as a check.
05Statistical testing
Use a suitable representation, state the rule, and keep every numerical or algebraic step equivalent. Finish with estimation, an inverse operation, or substitution as a check.
06Optimisation
Use a suitable representation, state the rule, and keep every numerical or algebraic step equivalent. Finish with estimation, an inverse operation, or substitution as a check.
07Area and accumulation
Use a suitable representation, state the rule, and keep every numerical or algebraic step equivalent. Finish with estimation, an inverse operation, or substitution as a check.
08Modelling with functions
Use a suitable representation, state the rule, and keep every numerical or algebraic step equivalent. Finish with estimation, an inverse operation, or substitution as a check.