Calculus I

Released on July 26, 2024!

The primary text for this course is Calculus Volume 1 from OpenStax.

Each module begins with a readiness check, in which critical skills from Precalculus and College Algebra are revisited. Additionally, recall boxes with essential math concepts appear throughout the text to help those students who need further learning support. The course includes embedded algorithmically generated practice questions that have feedback and embedded hints, worked-example videos, apply its for each section of content, fresh take pages, self check assessments for each section as well as a cheat sheet, and quiz for each module. For even more practice opportunities, there are get stronger problem sets  and an in class activity for each module.

Keeping student engagement in mind, we have created a full suite of thought-provoking assignments: discussion prompts, Desmos interactives, application based assignments (in relation to economics, computer science, biology, physics, and engineering), flipped classroom options, and a capstone project.

Faculty can adapt and use these materials in a variety of ways depending on their class structure and institutional requirements. All content is constructed around the goal of helping students master the learning outcomes for this course.

Each Module contains:

  • Background You’ll Need review content
  • Lumen OHM Readiness Check
  • Learn It pages
  • Apply It pages
  • Fresh Take pages
  • Lumen OHM Self Check
  • Lumen OHM Quiz
  • Cheat Sheet
  • Get Stronger Problems
  • Instructor Guide
  • PowerPoint
  • In-class Instructor Lead Activity

Also Included are:

  • Desmos Interactives
  • Flipped Classroom Assignments
  • Additional Discussions
  • Application Assignments (Subject Specific Assignments)

Additional Course Features

These course materials include:

  • Online Homework Manager (OHM): A flexible, user-friendly math homework system with customizable learning content, assessments, and activities you can tailor to fit your needs. Request an OHM instructor account
  • Outcome-aligned OER: Designed to replace expensive textbooks, this course curates open educational resources (OER) aligned with learning outcomes. Teach as-is or customize to fit your needs.
  • LMS Integration: This course may be delivered with seamless LMS integration and automatic grade return for Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace, and Moodle.
  • Accessibility: Lumen is 100% committed to providing learning materials that are accessible to all learners. Lumen course materials are mobile-friendly.

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