The calculus section of the site contains notes for the Calculus 12 (23-24 Sem. 2, Blk. A).

• Chapter 1 – Prerequisites for Calculus
• Chapter 2 – Limits and Continuity
• Chapter 3 – Derivatives

Calculators

Although not required for this introductory-level course, graphing calculators are becoming increasingly affordable. My recommendation is the Casio FX-9750GIII, which can be found on Amazon for as little as $60 CAD (or the more expensive FX-CG50 with a colour display). It has a superior processor to the common TI-84 and its variants, combined with Casio’s intuitive textbook input.

Scientific calculators can also be powerful tools for calculus. The FX-991ES Plus 2nd Edition features the ability to calculate derivatives and definite integrals, as well as a numerical solver.

CAS

Certain calculators have a built-in Computer Algebra System, which can solve indefinite integrals, limits, and derivatives. Most Casio graphing calculators support $\chi$cas, a port of Xcas. Xcas is the same CAS built into the more expensive HP Prime’s kernel.

The examples in this course will use KhiCas’s Python input, which also applies to Xcas on other platforms including macOS and Windows.

Installation

1. Plug your calculator into your computer using the appropriate USB type B cable. One should be included with the calculator.
2. Download the appropriate files for your model.

   Which Version Should I Install?

   The FX-CG50 uses khicas50.ac2 and khicas50.g3a.

   The FX-9750GIII uses khicasen.g1a.

3. Drag the files into your calculator through your file manager.
4. Safely disconnect your calculator. The program will appear in the menu.