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The Chain Rule
Students determine the derivative of a function. In this determining the derivative of a function lesson plan, students use the chain rule to find the derivative of the function. Students use the chain rule to take the...
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Derivatives of Exponential Functions
Learners take derivatives of exponential functions. In this taking derivatives of exponential functions lesson, students prove the derivative of an exponential function is the exponential function. Learners find derivatives...
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Lesson #63 Review for Test on Chapter 4
Students explore functions. In this derivatives lesson students complete an attached worksheet. A formula sheet for derivatives is included. This lesson is designed as a review for the derivatives test.
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Lesson #67 Relative Extrema
Students test for relative extrema. In this Calculus activity, 12th graders investigate the relative extrema of a function and sketch the curve from the given information without the use of a calculator.
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Words with Less Common Derivatives
In this derivatives worksheet, students review the definition of derivatives and then some examples. Students then find a derivative on their own for the word oppose and complete activities for its derivative. Students then find...
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Higher Order Derivatives
In this math worksheet, students explore the concept of higher order derivatives. They also use the example to find the fourth order Taylor expansion.
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Review For Test On Chapter 5
Young scholars engage in a study of various concepts in relation to preparing for a calculus exam. They sketch and discuss and sketch a variety of functions. The activity includes an outline of review that should be used by the teacher...
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The Football Kick:An Application of Parametric Equations
Students investigate the concepts relating to the solving of parametric equations. They take the derivatives of parametric equations during guided and independent practice using the problems provided in the lesson plan. Students also...
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Derivatives Of Logarithms
Students investigate the derivatives of logarithms. They use the example problems in the lesson to help them take derivatives of logarithms to any base. The lesson includes detailed examples for the teacher to use during direct instruction.
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Related Rates
Students 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. Students practice by...