Houston Area Calculus Teachers
Collecting Driving Data
Give AP Calculus classes the opportunity to check the accuracy of their calculations! A calculus activity involves the collection of data, the application of mathematics, and the analysis of the accuracy of results. Young mathematicians...
CK-12 Foundation
Volume by Disks: The Vase Case
Finding the volume is an integral characteristic of a vase. Using the idea that summing the areas of cross-sectional disks will calculate the volume of a rotational solid, pupils find the volume of a vase. Scholars determine the interval...
Mathed Up!
Surface Area
Surface area is the sum of the parts. Given the measurements of different prisms, pupils determine their surface areas. Individuals find the area of each surface and figure out the surface area by finding the sum. The video, part of a...
Curated OER
Adding and Subtracting Integers: The Symbols + and -
This worksheet begins with an explanation of how to add and subtract positive and negative integers. Learners solve and complete 20 different problems that include these types of problems. First, they fill in each blank with the correct...
Curated OER
Adding Two Numbers
Keep addition drills interesting by varying the exercises. There are four separate sections here for youngsters to solidify their understanding of adding three-digit addends. First, they calculate eight vertically aligned equations,...
Chapman University
e Poster
An interesting poster or handout showing Euler's number, e, as the calculated sum of an infinite series. The fractions start out large and gradually get smaller and smaller in both value and size. Shows some of the unique and fascinating...
College Board
2009 AP® Calculus BC Free-Response Questions
Dive into the exam review. Pupils use questions, including one about diving into a pool, to prepare for the AP® Calculus BC exam. Items include contextual and non-contextual questions with contextual examples requiring a calculator....
Curated OER
Quiz: Calculator Fun
In this calculator fun activity, students use a calculator to find the product, quotient, sum and difference of given equations. Afterward, they turn the calculator upside-down to discover a word displayed on the calculator screen. This...
Curated OER
Using Riemann Sums
In the Riemann sums worksheet, students use Riemann sums to estimate the area under a curve. They calculate intervals and subintervals. Students create a graph picturing the intervals. This seven-page worksheet contains explanations...
Curated OER
Polygon Sum Conjecture
Young scholars calculate the sum of the angles of a polygon. In this geometry lesson, students use the interior angle formula of polygon based on the number of sides of the polygon. They identify the missing angle using algebra.
Curated OER
Calculator Activity: Add Up and Up
For this adding on, or adding up, worksheet, students use calculators to find the sums of one-digit numbers. Students solve five problems.
DK Publishing
Addition with 3-Digit Numbers #1
Once your mathematicians can add two-digit numbers, it's time to bring on the three-digit addends. Here are 20 practice problems, each involving two whole-number addends. Learners do not need to regroup for any of these, and they have...
Curated OER
Sum of Exterior Angles of Polygons
Have fun calculating angles for different polygons. The class differentiate the relationship between the interior and exterior angles of polygons. They discuss linear pair as it related the polygons and their angles. This is done as they...
Curated OER
Formula Mass Calculations
In this atoms worksheet, students calculate the formula mass for chemical compounds. This worksheet has 12 problems to solve.
Curated OER
Sum of Big Fractions
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students determine the sum of several fractions without a calculator. The problems can be solved with a trick. The one page worksheet contains one problem with the solution.
Curated OER
Cost Calculations Lesson Plan
Students analyze data using graphs and equations. In this algebra lesson, students calculate the cost of lumber, convert price per foot to price per piece, solve equations using addition and subtraction and give exact answer when needed....
Curated OER
Calculating Arc Lengths of Simple Functions-I
In this calculating arc lengths worksheet, students are given 4 simple functions and they use the Pythagorean Theorem and the basic techniques of calculus to find the arc-length formula in order to find the arc-length.
Curated OER
Calculator Activity: Find the Treasure
In this calculator addition worksheet, students locate a path using the numbers in the maze that has a sum of 888. Students color the path.
Curated OER
Calculator Activity: Find the Path
In this calculator activity worksheet, students start at 0 and add the given numbers to find the path with the sum of 99. Students then color the path.
Curated OER
Integration Unit: Riemann Sum
Learners investigate Riemann Sums. In this calculus instructional activity, students solve problems involving Riemann sums and Right Riemann Sums.
Curated OER
Riemann Sums
In this calculus learning exercise, students solve prolbem in which they estimate double integrals by using Riemann sums. The three page learning exercise contains four questions. Answers are not included.
EngageNY
Buying a Car
Future car owners use geometric sums to calculate payments for a car loan in the 31st installment of a 35-part module. These same concepts provide the basis for calculating annuity payments.
Kuta Software
Polygons and Angles
Get out those protractors! Geometers measure interior and exterior angles of 10 polygons, including a 24-gon. They also calculate the interior angle sum of the polygons.
EngageNY
Credit Cards
Teach adolescents to use credit responsibly. The 32nd installment of a 35-part module covers how to calculate credit card payments using a geometric series. It teaches terminology and concepts necessary to understand credit card debt.