Newton's Method Teacher Resources
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CK-12 Foundation
Newton's Method
Does the accuracy of the first guess make a difference down the line? Learners investigate the effects of the iterative process of finding roots, using Newton's Method. By moving the initial guess of a root on a graph, pupils observe the...
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Newton's Method and Inflection Point
The inflection point, the point where the second derivative is zero, is the focus of a video that works through a problem where it is not obvious to see the roots of a function. The solution to the problem requires using Newton's method...
CK-12 Foundation
Newton's Method
Use an iterative process to find an approximation of a square root. Pupils use the interactive to find an approximation to find the positive root of a quadratic function with Newton's method. With the graphs, learners position the...
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Newton's Method
Student approximate the roots of E using Newtons Method. In this calculus lesson, students calculate the equation of tangent a line. They use the TI to visualize the tangent line.
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Worksheet 3: Graphing Speed and Time
For this graphing speed and time worksheet, students answer 7 questions regarding graphing, speed, distance, derivatives, Newton's method and wheel radius.
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Math Handbook: Calculus
If only there was a reference that listed all the formulas covered in calculus. Luckily, there is. This comprehensive 197-page handbook provides formulas and explanations for all topics in AP Calculus or in a standard college calculus...
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Multivariable Calculus: Newton's Method
In this Newton's method worksheet, students produce a sequence of approximations. They use Newton's method to approximate solutions. This two-page worksheet contains explanations and examples. it contains two problems.
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Finding Roots and Newton's Method
In this roots worksheet, students identify the local maxima and minima for a function. Students find the roots of the function using roots and Newton's Method of approximation. This three-page worksheet contains examples, explanations...
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Homework Handout for Class 28
In this calculus activity, learners are given 3 short-answer problems regarding Newton's method, generalized Babylonian algorithms and estimation.
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Newton's Method
Students investigate the Newton Method of solving for zeroes of equations. They apply the method to a variety of different problems including the examples provided in the lesson plan. Students find approximations for the roots of an...
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Numerical Analysis/ Other Root-finding Methods
In this math activity, students examine the uses of false position, Newton’s and Secant methods of finding the root of an equation.
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People of the Scientific Revolution
In this Scientific Revolution worksheet, students read a brief overview of the contributions of Copernicus, Bacon, Kepler, Galileo, Newton, and Harvey.
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Evaluating Definite Integrals with Substitution
Students evaluate and define limits using substitution. In this calculus instructional activity, students apply the use of Integrals to explore Newton's law of Cooling. They solve rate and temperature problems using Integrals.
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Introduction to Mathematical Modeling
In this mathematical modeling worksheet, students answer two essay questions. They describe Newton's Law of Cooling by describing and constructing a model and answering seven essay questions about the process.
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Integration
In this calculus worksheet, 12th graders use integration to find the area under a graph. They use integration to solve real world problems. There are 4 different sections with their own problems.
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Rectilinear Motion
Twelfth graders rewrite word problems using algebraic expressions. In this calculus instructional activity, 12th graders calculate the velocity, time and acceleration while analyzing real life scenarios. They solve problems related to...
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Worksheet 8
In this math worksheet, students explore how the use of implicit differentiation does not give the solutions to the differential equation. Then they write the definitions to the vocabulary related to differential equations.
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Coffee: Differential Equation
In this differential worksheet, students read a word problem and write a differential equation and solve it. They draw the slope field for given problems. This two-page worksheet contains 9 multi-step problems.
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Numerical Analysis: Dimensional Vectors
In this dimensional vector worksheet, students prove dimensional vectors. They write systems of equations, verify solutions, and sketch graphs of the functions. This two-page worksheet contains approximately ten problems.