Calculus
The math of change. A model learns by asking how a tiny nudge to its knobs changes its error.
The planned roster
This is the intended sequence, first principles first. It is the spec a contributor builds against, and it is the reason this domain is greyed out instead of guessed at.
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1
what a function is
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2
the limit
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3
the derivative
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4
derivative as local zoom
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5
the chain rule
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6
partial derivatives
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7
the gradient
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8
integrals as accumulation
Missing a topic?
This roster is a proposal, not a decree. If something belongs in Calculus and is not listed, ask for it. Requests are public, and anyone can pick one up.