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Calculus 2.1 day 2 - Step Functions
"Step functions" are sometimes used to describe real-life situations. This extensive lesson with many practice examples demonstrates two such functions: the Greatest Integer Function and the Least Integer Function. The commands on the...
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Calculus 3.6 - The Chain Rule
Greg Kelly puts together another great slide presentation to demonstrate ways to combine derivative rules to evaluate more complicated functions. This pattern is called the chain rule. He shows step by step ways to solve these...
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Drawing a Line Tangent to a Circle
Explore lines tangent to a circle. In this math lesson, students manipulate circles and lines on a TI calculator. They draw a circle and analyze perpendicular lines intersecting the circle in only one place. This activity works best if...
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Calculus Worksheet
In this calculus worksheet, students solve 10 different problems that include determining the first derivative in each. First, they apply properties of logarithmic functions to expand the right side of each equation. Then, students...
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The History of Mathematics
Research the interrelationship between math and science. Search the Internet to discover the history of several branches of mathematics and make text-to-world connections between the concepts covered in each branch with related...
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Calculus 10.2 day 2 - Vector Valued Functions
Looking for a lesson on vectors? Here is a PowerPoint that has six examples for finding velocity, acceleration, speed and direction of motion. One of the examples demonstrates the use of the TI-89 Graphing Calculator to solve a problem.
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Calculus 10.1 - Parametric Functions
Here is a high-level, interractive presentation on calculus for your high schoolers. Parametric equations, derivatives, functions, and the Pythagorean Theorem are all part of this fine PowerPoint. Additionally, two interesting...
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Calculus 4.4 - Modeling and Optimization
Looking for an interractive presentation for your high schoolers dealing with calculus? Then this PowerPoint is for you! Problems that cover area, volume, and other calculus-related topics are presented. Students are led through the...
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Worksheet 24 Spring 1996
For this math worksheet, students find all the vectors in three dimensional space that have the length of 4. Also, the first and third components are the same. Finally, the second component is the sum of the first and third components.
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Integration by Substitution
Looking for help in introducing integration by substitution to your calculus students? Here is a instructional activity that walks a learner through a review of the change rule, and then by starting with more recognizable derivatives,...
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One Revolution for Robot
Students calculate the revolution and circumference of circles. In this calculus activity, students derive the formulas for their given shape. They use the d=rt to calculate the distance and rate of travel.
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Differentiation Using the Chain Rule
In this calculus worksheet, students solve problems using differentiation and the chain rules. They take the derivatives of equations using specific equations. There are 21 problems with an answer key.
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Product Rule
In this calculus worksheet, students find the derivative of a function. They use the product rule to to differentiate each problem. There are 21 problems with an answer key.
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Differentiation Using the Quotient Rule
For this calculus worksheet, students use differentiation to solve problems. They apply the quotient rule as they solve rational expressions. There are 19 questions with an answer key.
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Graphing of Functions Using First and Second Derivatives
In this calculus worksheet, students solve problems using the first and second derivatives. They define the behavior of the function based on the derivative. There are 11 questions with an answer key.
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Implicit Differentiation Problems
In this calculus worksheet, students perform implicit differentiation to take the derivative. They solve function explicitly of x. They differentiate between implicitly and explicitly. There are 16 problems with an answer key.
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The Limit Definition of a Definite Integral
In this calculus worksheet, students calculate the derivative and integral of different functions. They use interval to mark the beginning and end of their calculations. There are 15 questions with an answer key.
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The Method of U-Substitution
In this calculus worksheet, students solve problems using U-Substitution. They find antiderivatives using indefinite integrals. There are 18 questions with an answer key.
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The Integration of Exponential Functions
In this calculus worksheet, students solve problems using integration. They solve exponential functions using differentiation formulas. There are 12 problems with an answer key.
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The Method of Integration by Parts
In this calculus worksheet, students perform integration by parts. They solve differential equations as they use integration by part to solve unlike terms. There are 23 problems with an answer key.
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The Method of Integration by Partial Fractions
For this calculus worksheet, students solve problems using integration by partial fractions. They add fractions to get a common denominator, then take the derivative. There are 20 questions with an answer key.
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Disc/Washer Method
Students calculate the volume of solids. In this calculus lesson, students apply the Disk and Washer Method to solve for the volume of three dimensional objects. They calculate the volume caused by rotation that create sections that are...
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Secant and Tangent Lines
Twelfth graders recognize the use of the slope of the secant line and connect it with the graph of the secant line, as the secant line approaches the tangent line. They also recognize the two forms of the slope formula used and practice...
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Extreme Values
Students sketch a picture of what appears on a computer screen. Locate the extreme points on the pictures and label them as maxima or minima. Use the definitions of maxima and minima to explain how you identified the points indicated, if...