Idea of Limits

One-Sided Limits

This topic looks at the idea of limits. We start with how to determine limits using a graph. We discuss that we want to see what happens in the function as we get close to a particular input. We then discuss how we can consider limits from the left, or limits from the right.

The following resources can be used to further understand this topic:

• Video: Idea of Limits

• Video: One-Sided Limits

• Notes: Introduction to Limits

• Infographic: Finding Limits Using a Graph

• Activity: Graphical Limits Using Limit Laws

• Activity: Introduction to Graphical Limits

• Activity: Limit Sentences Cards, Graphs, and User Guide (From University of Colorado)

• Online Activity: Introduction to Limits Applet (GeoGebra)

• Online Activity: Graphical Limits Activity (GeoGebra)

• Online Activity: Exploration of Graphical Limits (Desmos)