The sky's the limit — or is it? Viewers learn how to determine limits using a numerical approach through an example in the first installment of a 9-part video series on limits and continuity. The video also introduces formal mathematical notation for limits.

Concepts

limits, table of values

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video in conjunction with an introductory lesson on limits

Classroom Considerations

• The video assumes pupils already have a basic understanding of limits
• Be sure to explain when the numerical approach is useful

Pros

• The resource includes a transcript of the video, but it includes many typos

Cons

• Only one example is covered in the video
• No explanation is given for the input values shown in the table