Students solve equations using a given derivative. In this calculus instructional activity, students identify the rise of fall of each function. They use the calculator to find the derivative.

Pupils solve functions using the derivative. They determine the derivative of a function based on its graph, then analyze different functions and draw a relationship and conclusion based on the graph.

Learn how to solve problems by taking the derivative. Then, through examination of higher order derivatives using the CAS computer program, high schoolers create a visual of what is happening with the equation.

A thorough and professional appearance characterizes a lesson plan on linear equations. Maturing mathematicians are taught to identify and exemplify linear equations with a single variable. They also classify equations according to the...

Learners rearrange equations and formulas to solve for a specified variable. Includes multi-step equations with a variety of different variables and a few real-world applications. Great for use as a study guide when presenting the...

Learn to solve functions by taking the derivatives. In this calculus lesson, students compare the graph of a derivative to that of the original function.

Is your class in another dimension with regards to dimensional analysis? Give them some extra practice with a straightforward activity. Learners convert units by following concise step-wise examples, including setting up the...

Twelfth graders explore Derive.  In this Calculus lesson, 12th graders investigate the menus and tools available in Derive.  In addition to the familiarization part of the lesson, students investigate Pascal’s Triangle,...

Student list the 6 trig functions and identify their inverse functions. In this trigonometry lesson, students derive the inverse trig functions using the derivative. They solve problems using the inverse functions through...

Learners define and review derivatives rules. For this calculus lesson, students watch a movie on derivatives, solve examples with the teacher and review the important concepts that make solving a derivative work. They write a summary of...

Solve problems using integration and derivatives. By using calculus, learners will analyze graphs to find the extrema and change in behavior. They then will identify the end behavior using the derivatives. Activities and handouts are...

Students solve derivatives of differential equations. In this calculus lesson, students solve equations using the derivative to obtain no differentials in the equation. They complete an assignment in the text book also.

The truth is always best. Individuals continue to find values that make equations true in the 26th installment of the 36-part module. The only difference is that they now call them solutions to those equations.

Twelfth graders solve derivatives using trig substitution. In this trigonometry lesson, 12th graders integrate integrals by substituting trig values into the equations. They review detailed examples before solving problems on their own.

Third graders explore math functions by completing a worksheet in class. In this word problem solving lesson, 3rd graders read a book titled Counting on Frank by Rod Clement and utilize the information in the story to answer study...

What a great classroom resource! The intention of this lesson is to show that real-world math can and should be applied to the community in which your high schoolers reside. The class relates properties of equations to solving for...

Students write equations for problems. In this number lesson, students add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers to solve for a variable. They rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols.

Measure the temperature of your math class with a temperature-based lesson on adding and subtracting rational numbers. The thermometer serves as a vertical number line for learners as they work together to solve a temperature change...

Happy Pi Day! This collection of games, experiments, and activities leads participants through an exploration of the many aspects and attributes of that mysterious quantity, pi. Activities range from using statistical...

Students solve several differential equations. In this calculus lesson, students test their modulus calculation by testing different weights or beam lengths. They share their findings in class.

Students write the distance formula to solve equations for finding the distance between 2 points. In this distance formula lesson plan, students also write sentences explaining why their formulas would work.

Calculus students use the derivative and integral to solve problems involving areas. They calculate the area under a curve as they follow a robot off road making different curves along the drive, using Riemann Sums and...

Learners discuss ways solve related rate problems. They work a problem involving an off-shore tanker which is leaking oil. Students listen as the teacher introduces a strategy for solving related rates problems. Learners practice by...

To understand an informal derivation of the formula to find the volume of a sphere, young mathematicians investigate the volume of a sphere about the volume of a right circular cylinder. They develop the formula for the volume of a...