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Linear and Quadratic Approximations
Students explore a linear, a parabolic, and a log function. In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus lesson students investigate the graph a line, a parabola, and a log function. Students examine the three graphs as they compare and...
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Double-Angle and Half-Angle Formulas
In this college level Pre-Calculus worksheet, students use the double-angle and half-angle formulas to evaluate trigonometric expressions and solve trigonometric equations. The six page worksheet contains fifty-six problems. Answers are...
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Arithmetic Complex Numbers
Students convert quadratic functions from standard form to vertex form. In this algebra lesson, students solve polynomials using synthetic and long division. They derive and apply the remainder theorem and factor theorem.
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Finding Areas of Plane Figures
Students compute areas of squares, rectangles, and so on and summarize the formulas for computing areas and explain how the formulas are derived and understand the reasoning behind them.
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Properties of Curves
In this Calculus worksheet, students use a graphing calculator to boost their understanding of functions and their graphs as they examine the properties of curves. The forty-two page worksheet contains one hundred problems. ...
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The Corner Problem
Students explore the concept of the corner problem. In this corner problem instructional activity, students use the TI-NSpire to determine the maximum length a rod can be and still pass horizontally around a corner. Students use similar...
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Taylor Series
In this calculus worksheet, students solve various functions for the Taylor Series using a variety of solving methods including the double angle formula, partial fractions, and u substitution. There are 8 questions.
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Taylor Seies
In this calculus instructional activity, students find the Taylor series for each function adn give the interval where the series converges. The two page instructional activity contains nine questions. Answers are not...
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Unit Circle and Triangle
Students apply the Unit Circle to solve ratios of triangles. In this geometry activity, students derive the different ratios of a triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem. They find the angles of a unit circle using a right triangle.
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Logistic Growth, Differential Equations, Slope Fields
Investigate differential equations with your class. They use the TI-89 to explore differential equations analytically, graphically, and numerically as the examine the relationships between each of the three approaches.
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Area of a Triangle
Students solve the area of triangles. For this precalculus lesson, students are given two sides of a triangle and asked to calculate the area. They apply the law of sine and the side-angle-side area formula to solve.
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Worksheet 18 Fall 1995
For each of the equations they find the values of the rational expressions. Then they differentiate each expression in relation to the value of t.
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Worksheet 12 - Spring 1996
In this math worksheet, students consider a series and test to see if the law of convergence applies or not. Then they calculate the Taylor series about x = 0 for the trigonometric functions f(x)=sinx and g(x)=cos.
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Worksheet 29 Spring 1999
In this math worksheet, students describe in terms of reflections what happens to a point when (r, θ) in polar coordinates changes. They also discuss the concept of symmetry.
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Worksheet 22 - Spring 1996
students examine the potential of creating the involute for a circle. They use the concept to create new parametric equations. They graph the picture for each.
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Worksheet 15 - Spring 1996
In this math activity, students solve the functions from the definition of Taylor polynomials of degree 4 centered at zero.
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Worksheet 14 - Spring 1996
In this math learning exercise, students Find the interval of convergence of the power series. Special attention should be paid by checking the endpoints.
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Worksheet 18 - Spring 1996
In this math worksheet, students practice finding the function while practicing using the Taylor series. Then they compute the second integral by parts.
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Worksheet 27
In this math worksheet, students examine the equations for the planets of Mercury and Saturn. Then they find the distance of Saturn’s closest and farthest approach to the sun.
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Numerical Analysis/ Other Root-finding Methods
In this math learning exercise, students examine the uses of false position, Newton’s and Secant methods of finding the root of an equation.
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Lesson #55 Test on Logarithms and Exponentials
Twelfth graders assess their knowledge of logarithmic and exponential functions. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders demonstrate their knowledge of all concepts of logarithmic and exponential functions. Students apply the...
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The Logarithm Function, Part II
In this Calculus lesson, students determine the domain and find the derivative of logarithm functions. This one page interactive instructional activity contains seven problems. Answers and solutions are provided.
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Linear Systems: Applications of Linear Algebra to Differential Equations
In this differential equations worksheet, students solve systems of simultaneous differential equations using linear algebra. This six-page worksheet contains approximately six problems, with explanations and examples.
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Related Rates Problems: An Application of Implicit Differentiation and the Chain Rule
In this related rates problem activity, students use the chain rule and implicit differentiation to solve related rate problems, such an writing an expression relating to the ripple of a circle. This three-page activity contains eleven...