In this equations of circles instructional activity, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include graphing different circles. First, they convert the equations into center-radius form given the coordinates of the center of the...

In this geometry review worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 33 different problems that include identifying various geometric figures and parts of a circle. First, they find the radius of each circle given its diameter. Then,...

In this circles worksheet, students define and sketch 20 terms about circles. Students sketch radii, chords, diameters, secants, concentric circles, etc.

In this angles of polygons worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 18 different problems that include determining various interior and exterior angles. First, they determine the measure of various angles described in the first half of...

In this conic sections learning exercise, 11th graders solve and complete 16 different types of equations. First, they find the equation of the conic that has a given focus and directrix. Then, students convert each given polynomial to...

In this trigonometric ratios learning exercise, students determine the value of trigonometric ratios.  They find the area of triangles, determine the length of one side, and compute the degrees in an angle.  This five-page...

Young scholars examine what iridium flares are and when they occur.  In this iridium flare lesson students complete an activity to see how far overhead Iridium satellites are.

Ramp up the average rate of change—instantly. Learners use their knowledge of the formula to find the average rate of change to find the instantaneous rate of change. The presenter shows pupils an interactive that demonstrates finding...

It seems like it should be about three. Pupils learn to get an estimate of the derivative of a function at a point by using the derivative functionality of their graphing calculators. They take that information to determine the equation...

Your learners will appreciate having this color-coded set of the six trigonometric functions all on one page. Included are the graphs for sine, cosine, tangent, cosecant, secant, and cotangent. Notice that part of each graph is...

There has to be a quicker way. Pupils learn the power rule that allows for a shortcut to take the derivative of terms to a power. Using the newly found rule, scholars find the slope of the tangent line to a function at a given x value....

Seventh graders build their own Clinometer and using the tangent of angles, estimate the height of trees. Then these students develop and lesson to show whole class and determine the tallest tree on school property.

Given a value of one trigonometric function, it is easy to determine others. Learners use the periodicity of trigonometric functions to develop properties. After studying the graphs of sine, cosine, and tangent, the lesson connects...

It's all about the patterns! Young scholars learn that the unit circle repeats itself in all four quadrants. Using these patterns, they evaluate the sine, cosine, and tangent of special angles.

It doesn't matter whether secant lines intersect inside or outside the circle, right? Scholars extend concepts from the previous lesson to investigate angles created by secant lines that intersect at a point exterior to the circle....

Need practice deriving trigonometric angle formulas? With this worksheet, pupils derive the sum and difference formulas for cosine and tangent and the difference formula for sine. Scholars use the sine sum formula and other known...

Students use wax paper to look at different properties of circles such as chords, tangent lines, inscribed angles, and inscribed angles in a semi-circle, as well as finding the center of the circle, and use GSP to investigate cyclic...

Young scholars investigate the gradient function of a polynomial and they conduct a class discussion about its meaning. Then students use graphing software in order to examine tangents that can be seen visually to aid those who need...

Students investigate the rate of change and how it effects a function over a given interval. They examine the slope of a line that is seccant and how it is compared to a tangent line and then determine the changes of a function at any...

In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders express the area of the ring between two concentric circles in terms of the length of a segment tangent to the smaller circle.  The one page worksheet contains a drawing of and an explanation...

In this partial derivative worksheet, students calculate the derivative of given problems and find the equation of the tangent plane to an equation. This two-page worksheet contains five problems.

In this circles worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 8 different problems. First, they find the two segments perpendicular to a given circle. Then, students find the line tangent to the circle illustrated and the sides marked. They...

Pupils practice examining the tangent to a function to estimate the value of the function near the point of tangency. They view errors associated with those approximations, determine overestimates and find intervals that guarantee a...

In this calculus overview worksheet, students: find the equation of a tangent line, curve sketch, and find limits.  Students should have covered continuity as well.