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Mathematics Archives

Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Derivative of Exponential Function

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site explains how the derivative of an exponential function is found.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Calculus for Beginners and Artists

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about Calculus concepts through online notes, applets, and dialogs. Topics include derivatives, integrals, linear functions, and derivative applications.
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: Derivatives of Trig. Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to find the derivative of each of the six trigonometric functions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point...
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: Derivatives of Logarithmic and Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to find the derivative of exponential and logarithmic functions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point...
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

For Students 9th - 10th
This MathWorld site offers an explanation of the fundamental theorem of calculus includes links to other relevant information.
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Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Derivatives of Logarithmic and Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn how to compute the derivative of logarithmic and exponential functions. The tutorial explores the calculus concepts through notes and examples. Review exercises and a topic summary are included.
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Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Derivatives of Powers, Sums, and Constant Multiples

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn how to compute the derivative using the power, sums, and constant multiples rules. Topics include differential notation and negative exponents. The tutorial explores the calculus concepts through notes and examples.
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: Derivatives of Inverse Trig Fx

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to find the derivatives of the six inverse trigonometric functions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems....
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Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Derivative of Sin (X)

For Students 9th - 10th
The interactive tutorial explores the graph of the derivative of sin (x).
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Calculus Grapher

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Draw a graph of any function and see graphs of its derivative and integral. Don't forget to use the magnify/demagnify controls on the y-axis to adjust the scale.
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Harvey Mudd College

Harvey Mudd College: First Derivative Maxima and Minima

For Students 9th - 10th
Shows how to find absolute extrema using the first derivative test.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Multivariable Calculus

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The online course consists of educational materials about multivariable calculus. Readings, syllabus, interactive mathlets, video lectures, exams, and assignments are included.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Calculus (Textbook Study Guide)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The online course consists of a study guide about calculus. Topics included are differentiation, vectors, infinite series, polar coordinates, and integration.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Derivatives of Sums and Differences

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn about the derivatives of binomials (sums and differences), and multiples of binomials (Product Rule). Students examine guided notes,...
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Derivative of a Function

For Students 9th - 10th
Nice comprehensive site dealing with the derivative. The site contains derivatives of basic fundamental functions. The site goes on to give unexplained rules when taking simple derivatives. These rules have links for further explanations.
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Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Derivative of Inverse Function

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The tutorial explores the derivatives of inverse functions. Examples and practice exercises with solutions are included.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Use of Cas in Teaching Differential Calculus by First Princip

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This Computer Algebra System (CAS) activity encourages students to investigate the use of CAS to solve functions using derivatives and appropriate formulas.
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Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Calculus Cheat Sheet [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The study sheet consists of formulas and examples on concepts discussed in a Calculus course. Topics included are limits, derivatives, integrals, and applications.
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Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Calculus I: Derivatives

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners examine derivatives. Topics investigated are product rule, chain rule, derivatives of trigonometric functions, the definition of the derivative, and related rates. Class notes, definitions, and examples with detailed solutions...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Quotient Rule and Higher Derivatives

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the lesson students study the derivatives of rational functions and higher derivatives of polynomial functions. Students examine guided notes, review guided...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Exploring the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this Derive activity, students investigate the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and explore examples of Riemann Sums for approximating the Definite Integral: the Midpoint Sum, the Left Hand Endpoint Sum, the Right Hand Endpoint Sum,...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Derivatives

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a set of problems involving the concepts of derivatives. The problems are similar to those encountered during the second quarter of a typical calculus course.
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Hofstra University

Hofstra University: Calculus Applied to the Real World

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a very nice layout of information relative to Calculus. The page is divided into various topics each containing a quiz over the material, topic summary, review problems, and on line tools to help with the topic. The topics of the...
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Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Derivative of Tan(x)

For Students 9th - 10th
The interactive tutorial investigates the graph of the derivative of tan (x).