Differential Equations Teacher Resources

In this Newton's method activity, students estimate the value of a solution and use a differential to estimate the value of a root. This one-page activity contains two problems.

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Forgot how to multiply matrices? Well, this app can help. It is like a gigantic, well-organized reference card for all things math. Customize your personal reference material by adding your own notes and build up a personalized list of...

This textbook takes the learner from the basic definition of slope through derivatives, integrals, and vector multivariable calculus. Each section is composed primarily of examples, with theoretical introductions and explanations in...

If two is company and three's a crowd, then what's e? Scholars observe how changes in the base affect the graph of a logarithmic function. They then graph the natural logarithm function and learn that all logarithmic functions can be...

Does Newton's Law of Cooling have anything to do with apples? Scholars apply Newton's Law of Cooling to solve problems in the 29th installment of a 35-part module. Now that they have knowledge of logarithms, they can determine the decay...

Students calculate the maxima and minima of quadratic equations. In this calculus lesson, students apply the derivatives by finding the maxima and minima using real life application. They solve optimization using the derivative. 

Investigate velocity using Torricelli's Law! The class will have a blast solving problems involving velocity and their related equations. They create an equation to represent the flow of the water through a tank. Super helpful tips on...

Students solve exponential and log functions. In this algebra lesson, students graph natural log and logarithmic functions. They compare and contrast between logs and the exponential graphs. 

High schoolers solve problems with exponential growth and decay. In this calculus lesson, students relate exponential functions to infestation and extermination. They take the derivative to find their answer.

Students explore questions which cannot be handled with simple pendulums, and examine both the usefulness and the limitations of approximations in science. A Java applet created from a Stella model is included.

In this harmonic function activity, students summarize the theorems on analyticity, differentiability and the Cauch-Rieman equation. They identify the characteristics of a harmonic function. This three-page activity contains...

In this calculus worksheet, 12th graders differentiate and integrate basic trigonometric functions, calculate rates of change, and integrate by substitution and by parts.  The twenty-two page worksheet contains explanation of the topic,...

In this stability of equilibrium values worksheet, students explore equilibrium solutions and classify them as asymptotically stable or not asymptotically stable. They justify their reasoning. This four-page worksheet contains five...

In this math worksheet, students eliminate the parameter to find a Cartesian equation of the curve given by the parametric equations.

In this symmetric matrices instructional activity, students explore the characteristics of symmetric matrices. This two-page instructional activity contains examples and explanations concerning symmetric matrices. Two problems are...

Students read an article on how calculus is used in the real world. For this calculus lesson, students draw a correlation between the Battle of Trafalgar and calculus. The purpose of this article is the show everyday uses for calculus in...

In this polynomial worksheet, students find interpolating functions that can be expressed as a linear combination of basis functions. This four-page worksheet contains five multi-step problems.

Students create a video of an object falling with a drag. In this physics lesson, students calculate drag coefficient using data from Logger Pro. They calculate velocity and acceleration of the object.

A comprehensive guide for learning all about differential equations with definitions, differential equation formulas, methods to solve them, their applications, solved examples, and practice questions.

The online course consists of educational materials about differential equation. Video lectures, readings, syllabus, exams, interactive mathlets, and assignments with solutions are included.

The online course consists of educational materials about differential equation theory. Lecture notes, readings, projects, syllabus, exams, and assignments with solutions are included.

Video gives an introduction to what differential equations are and shows how they are different from regular equations. Shows an example of a differential equation and how to check if a given answer is a correct solution to a...