Math Notes and Math Tests
Pre Calculus Notes: Polynomial Functions of Higher Degree [Pdf]
The resource discusses polynomial functions of higher degree. Topics examined are infinity, limits, the factor theorem, and the intermediate value theorem.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Calculus
This tutorial provides detailed overviews of the concepts and theorems associated with calculus. The number to the right of the topic indicates how many sites MathWorld has pertaining to the topic. "Funnel your way down the chain" to...
Other
Epsilon Delta
Students learn about the formal definition of the limit. A definition, proof, and examples with solutions are included.
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Asintotas
This interactive unit shows you the relationship between functions and their graphs. You can practice how to calculate the limit of the function as x approaches plus or minus infinity.
Other
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden: What Are Adaptations [Pdf]
This pdf presents a thorough examination of plant adaptations with emphasis on different types of functional and reproductive adaptations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Intermediate Value Theorem
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Analytical solutions of polynomial and rational equations. Intermediate Value theorem and Bounds on Zeroes. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice,...
Mathematics Archives
Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Limits and Greatest Integer Function
Definition of greatest integer function. Includes a visualization animation that requires LiveMath Notebook plugin.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Riemann Sums
Students use their TI-89 to investigate Riemann sums and learn how to construct them. They take the limit of two Riemann sums and find out that the limits exist and are the same. They compare this limit to the definite integral of the...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Local Linearity and Differentiability
In this activity, students explore a graphical feature of some functions called local linearity. They also investigate the link between local linearity and differentiability through several examples.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Calculus Index
This site from the Massachussets Institute of Technology has links to various topics in calculus.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Limits: An Informal Overview
Gain an understanding of limits with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition and examples that enhance further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Math Graphs
Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Derivative and Limits [Pdf]
Students use the graph of a function to sketch the derivative and estimate limits. The example is available in PDF format.
Mathematics Archives
Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Definition of Limits
This site gives the definition of a limit and many examples of finding delta given an epsilon to help clarify the process.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Instantaneous Rate of Change
The derivative is applied to real world applications of velocity in an example using "h" notation and limits.
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Continuidad De Funciones
In this interactive unit you will be able to understand the concept of continuity, determine whether a function is continuous from its graph and to distinguish the different types of discontinuities both graphically and analytical.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: The Calcumites Are Coming! Ti 83
Students model the growth of a population and compare ideal growth with a population whose growth is limited. They use technology to find exponential and logistic regression equations and use them to plot models.
Other
Dans Math: Lessons: Calculus (Part 1)
College professor Dan Bach reviews the basic calculus concepts of limits and derivatives. The site includes examples and animated graphs.
Other
Calculus help.com: Tutorials for the Calculus Phobe
A dozen interactive tutorials are what help make the basics of calculus more clear for those students who need additional explanation. Clear directions, simple examples, and interesting graphics are all part of this resource.
Texas A&M University
Texas A&m Univ: Limits at Infinity Horizontal Asymptotes
This site, created by a math professor at Texas A & M University provides notes about and defines different types of asymptotes.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Know Your Limits
The limit is the fundamental notion of calculus. This underlying concept is the thread that binds together virtually all of the calculus studied by the student. In this lesson, the student's knowledge of limits will be extended using...
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: A Formal View of Limits
Explore the triangle inequality theorem with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Other
Presidential Power and Limitations
This site has links to information about almost everything that the president can and cannot do while in office.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Is There a Limit?
In this activity, students examine data about bacteria and their growth. They produce a scatter plot, a best-fit model, and draw conclusions based on the data and graph.
Oregon State University
Calculus Quest: Jump Discontinuities
This site defines jump discontinuities with graphs of functions to clarify.