The Calculus of Change · Calculus
Integration as Area
Understanding integration as the inverse of differentiation and its use in calculating areas under curves.
Key Questions
- 1Why does finding the anti-derivative result in the area under a curve?
- 2How do we interpret the constant of integration in a physical context?
- 3What are the limitations of using integration to find area when a curve falls below the x-axis?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
A-Level: Mathematics - Integration
Year: Year 12
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: The Calculus of Change
Period: Calculus
Suggested Methodologies
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