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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quadratic Functions - Max and Min

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify the maxima and minima of quadratic functions. After a teacher explanation and demonstration of quadratic functions, students solve quadratic equations and graph the solution to find the maxima and minima of each...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing

For Students 9th - 11th
For this quadratic equation worksheet, students solve quadratic equations by graphing on a coordinate plane. Given the roots and maximum or minimum points, students graph a quadratic equation. This one-page worksheet contains five problems.
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Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Graphs (2007)

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Challenge the class to utilize their knowledge of linear and quadratic functions to determine the intersection of the parent quadratic graph and linear proportional graphs. Using the pattern for the solutions, individuals develop a...
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Assessment
Illustrative Mathematics

Hours of Daylight 1

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The midline of the mathematical model of the number of hours of sunlight is not 12 hours. Pupils use the modeling cycle to determine a function that will model the number of hours of sunlight at a location of their choosing. Using...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Multivariable Calculus: Extrema of Multivariable Functions

For Students Higher Ed
In this multivariable functions worksheet, students find the extrema of a function under given conditions. They find the maximum and minimum values of functions. This two page worksheet contains examples, explanations, and five problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Functions of Two Variables

For Students Higher Ed
In this function of two variables worksheet, students explore the relationship between the derivatives of a function and the shape of the graph. They determine the maximum and minimum value using optimization. Students find the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Math 155: Worksheet 12. Functions & Intervals

For Students Higher Ed
In this function worksheet, students identify all numbers in the interval. They determine open intervals, find the local maximum and local minimum. This two-page worksheet contains eight problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Find the Average Value of a Function

For Students 11th
In this calculus learning exercise, 11th graders calculate the average value of a function. They find the line tangent to a curve and graph the equation. There are 15 questions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring Functions and Their Derivatives

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore and derive functions. In this calculus lesson, students graphs a function and find the derivative of each function as they compare exponential graphs. They relate and compare each function to its derivative.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Logarithmic Functions

For Students 9th - 11th
In this logarithms functions worksheet, learners learn about logarithms and answer 13 questions pertaining to logarithms. This worksheet contains the link to a website with additional information.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Worksheet 23 - Directional Derivative

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this function worksheet, students compute the directional derivative of a function and identify the xy-coordinates of the maximum and local minimum. This two page worksheet contains six multi-step problems.
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AP Test Prep14:50
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Flipped Math

Calculus AB/BC - Extreme Value Theorem, Global Versus Local Extrema, and Critical Points

For Students 10th - 12th
It is critical to find all the extreme points. Pupils analyze graphs in the presentation to determine whether there are points that are either maximums and minimums. Using derivatives, learners find out how to find critical points from...
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Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Sorting Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Graph A goes with equation C, but table B. The short assessment task requires class members to match graphs with their corresponding tables, equations, and verbalized rules. Pupils then provide explanations on the process they used to...
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Vertical Translations

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Change the y-intercept by adding a constant to the function. Individuals move three functions vertically along the y-axis. As they observe how the equation of the functions change with the vertical movement, learners determine how to...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet 12: Relative Maximum and Minimum

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this relative maximum worksheet, students determine the velocity and the relative maximum and minimum of given functions. They identify continuous functions and illustrate their graphs of functions. This three-page worksheet...
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Activity
Illustrative Mathematics

Which Function?

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Learners are given a graph of a parabola on a coordinate system, but intercepts and vertex are not labeled. The task is to analyze eight given quadratic functions and determine which ones might possibly be represented by the graph. The...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Matter and Motion 3

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
In this matter and motion worksheet, students solve 3 different types of problems that relate to the chain rule for multivariable functions. First, they find the rate of increase of the volume of a can and the rate of increase of the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Calculus Worksheet: Graphs of Functions (2)

For Students 10th - 12th
Students are given a trigonometric function. They find the period of f, the maximum and ninimum values of f(x). Students compute the smallest positive value of x and the smallest positive value of x. They sketch the graph of the function.
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Instructional Video25:50
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Flipped Math

Graphing Polynomial Functions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Take a look in the window. Pupils watch a presentation to discover how to graph a polynomial using a graphing calculator and using the window to find the extrema. Scholars use their knowledge from previous lessons to gain a rough idea of...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Practice Test: Derivatives

For Students 11th - 12th
In this derivatives worksheet, students identify the partial derivatives of a function, find the rate of change, and determine the maximum and minimum values of a function. This one-page worksheet contains 6 multi-step problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Test Chapter 5: Intervals

For Students 10th - 12th
In this interval worksheet, students identify the largest interval for a given situation.   They explore and explain functions, their derivative, relative maximum, and relative minimum.  Students graph functions and determine the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Algebra 2 - Linear Programming

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students read real world problems, determine the variables, and set up the function using algebraic statements. After entering data into the graphing calculator, they display information in the form of graphs and scatter plots. ...
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Performance
Radford University

“FUN-ctions” Find the Equation of a Scream

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Take a function along for a ride. Given the graph of a roller coaster track, pupils determine key features of the graph such as the maximum, minimum, intervals of increase and decrease, and roots. They figure out the equation of the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Functional Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners perform functional analysis. In this pre-calculus lesson, students recognize the different elements of a function, graph a function and analyze it. They synthesize composites of other basic functions.