Students calculate the maxima and minima of quadratic equations. In this calculus lesson, students apply the derivatives by finding the maxima and minima using real life application. They solve optimization using the derivative. 

High schoolers identify general abilities that indicate animal cognitive intelligence. In this biology lesson, students create an intelligence testing challenge for ravens. They compare its ability to that of a crow.

Eleventh graders define various types of linear systems and three types of solutions. In this linear system and echelon forms lesson, 11th graders solve a linear system using elementary row operations. Students also describe the set of...

Young scholars explore multiples of consecutive numbers. Given a real life situation, students devise and use problem solving strategies. Young scholars describe what it means for a sequence to carry on to infinity. They locate...

Students explore the theories of the creation of the universe and examine the properties of celestial bodies. They analyze the relationship between the sun, Earth and the other planets.

The site contains information on infinite series. Includes formulas and links to related topics.

This site is a lesson plan on the convergence of infinite series. This lesson combines algebraic and geometric interpretations of infinite series. Students calculate partial sums, and prove ideas about convergence of specific infintie...

This site explains the infinite series through visualization.

This activity shows students the power of finite and infinite series. It can be used as an introduction to infinite series provided that the student is adept at using the sigma notation to denote such series. (Continued: See before the...

In this activity, students learn to identify geometric series. They determine if a sequence converges and also learn to calculate the sum of numbers in a geometric series.

This discussion on infinite series is a precursor to a lesson on the Fourier Series. The lesson uses graph comparison to distinguish between a series and an infinite series.

This fantastic resource addresses many aspects of series and convergence. Uses interesting and helpful examples. Provides the option to follow links to proofs and answers to exercises. Also discusses Zeno's paradox of Achilles and the...

Using this tutorial, you'll learn to complete many tasks associated with summation, series, and sequences. Offers definitions and examples of summation notation, series, finite series, and infinite series, as well as several sample...

The resource examines sequences and infinite series. Topics investigated are power series, convergence, comparison test, integral test, ratio test, and Taylor series. Class notes, definitions, and examples with detailed solutions are...

Hotmath provides 20 practice problems relating to sequences and series. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for solving.

This site explains the geometric series. There is a link to the theory of the geometric theory.

The process of adding infinitely many numbers is at the heart of the mathematical concept of a numerical series. This lesson gives a tutorial on geometric series. Includes sample problems and solutions.

An explanation of an infinite series is given and then demonstrated in an example that is easy to follow.

Learners exhibit comprehension of advanced mathematical concepts in Algebra II. The online quiz tests the scholars on infinite sequences and series.

A complete reference guide to a series. It provides definitions, examples, and an animation that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.

This resource has a short explanation of the geometric series.

This site explains the sum of a simple convergent series using a geometric illustration.

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This activity will demonstrate the use of the ratio test to discuss the convergence of an infinite series.