Intermediate Value Theorem Teacher Resources

Does the value exist? The interactive allows pupils to visualize the Intermediate Value Theorem. Using the visualization, individuals respond to questions using specific values and general values. The class comes to the conclusion what...

Develop an expert (not intermediate) understanding of the Intermediate Value Theorem with a video that teaches young mathematicians about the Intermediate Value Theorem. It introduces the idea of proving that a root exists in an interval.

You and your calculus learners will appreciate this description, discussion, and examples of the Intermediate Value Theorem. Applications of the theorem are also discussed.

Acquire expert-level knowledge in the Intermediate Value Theorem. Viewers of an informative video learn about the Intermediate Value Theorem. After learning the definition, they consider several examples where they must apply the theorem...

Viewers os this short video learn how to prove that a root exists in a given interval without having to determine the actual value of the root. Applying the Intermediate Value Theorem is most helpful in this situation.

For this intermediate value theorem worksheet, students apply the intermediate value theorem in three problems and state the intermediate value theorem in another problem.

In this intermediate value theorem worksheet, students use the intermediate value theorem to verify that equations are solvable. They find the slope, and determine the height and radius of given figures. Students complete rate and...

In this Intermediate Value Theorem worksheet, students identify and explain a continuous function. They use the Intermediate Value Theorem to prove solutions of equations. This two-page worksheet contains three problems.

In this math worksheet students use the intermediate value theorem to solve two problems. They find parallel lines that will cut a convex shape into two pieces with equal areas. Students repeat this problem with a concave shape. Students...

At some point the rate of change must be the average. Pupils first see the definition of the Mean Value Theorem and hear an explanation of it in simple terms. The helpful video then compares the Mean Value Theorem with the Intermediate...

Take a closer look at continuous functions within given intervals. Using the parent cubic function, learners explore properties of continuous functions on intervals. Pupils interpret the Intermediate Value Theorem and the Extreme Value...

In this calculus worksheet, students analyze one equation by finding the maximum number of zeros. They use Descarte's Rule of Signs and the rational roots theorem. Students use synthetic division to factor the polynomial. Students solve...

In this continuity worksheet, students examine six functions for continuity.  Students find values to make a peice-wise function continuous, state domains, use limits, and the Intermediate Value Theorem.

Discover some more applications of the Intermediate Value Theorem with a video that shows how to prove that an equation has at least one real solution. Viewers learn to consider domain and range to identify an appropriate interval to use...

In this limits worksheet, students use the intermediate value theorem to explore intervals. They sketch a graph of the function and determine the correct property of limits to evaluate the limit. This two-page worksheet contains five...

In this function activity, students write a function for the volume of a cube, determine limits using trigonometric functions, sketch graphs, and use the Intermediate Value Theorem to prove solutions of problems. this one-page activity...

In this domain and range worksheet, students determine the domain and range of a function, compute the limits of a function, and use the intermediate value theorem to verify that an equation is solvable. This one-page worksheet contains...

In this function worksheet, students determine the limits of functions, sketch graphs, and use the Intermediate-Value Theorem for functions. This two-page worksheet contains twenty-two problems.

Here is a resource that provides the structure of an assessment with the convenience of a full answer key. The focus is on rational, exponential, and logarithm functions with a few questions on solving polynomials. 

Bothered by a wobbly table? Learn how to fix this problem using concepts of slope and continuity. Pupils first consider the problem in two dimensions and then progress to three dimensions. The solution is really quite simple.

Learners investigate the relationship between the Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature scales. Given two data points, they construct a linear function to describe the relationship, find the inverse of the function, and make observations...

Students factor polynomials and use long division t solve problems. For this algebra lesson, students find the zeros of polynomials by synthetic and long division. They perform operation using complex numbers.