Sample problems that provide ideas about using SMG to assist students in learning to solve derivative problems. Prerequisites: ability to classify functions as power, exponential, product, and composition and how to decompose composite...

In this activity, students use the Derive software to algebraically solve expressions, find factors, study binomial coefficients, and investigate derivatives and integrals.

Hotmath provides 26 practice problems dealing with derivatives and their graphs. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for solving their derivative.

The learning resource investigates the quadratic formula. Students learn how the formula is derived by completing the square and solving for x.

This intoduction provides definitions and examples of different types of differential equations. Examples are used to demonstrate the process and allow you to work the problem prior to seeing the solution.

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...

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....

Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains many rules for derivatives and proves or derives them. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out...

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...

In this activity, students use the calculator to visualize a function using the equation describing its derivative and a single point on the function. They start with simple equations and later solve more complex and difficult...

Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the quotient rule, implicit differentiation, and derivatives of inverse functions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student...

In this activity, students use the Derive software to solve trigonometric equations, expressions with exponentials, and log equations. They also determine the equation of tangent and normal of a function; evaluate integrals, find area...

This activity exclusively uses the graphing calculator's ability to apply Euler's method to find a solution to a differential equation with a given initial condition.

In this activity, students learn to create and use functions. They learn to create functions with multiple arguments, solve derivative of implicitly defined functions, and to solve rate problems using Function Editor.

This Computer Algebra System (CAS) activity encourages students to investigate the use of CAS to solve functions using derivatives and appropriate formulas.

Students strengthen their communication skills by first learning the meaning of base units and derived units. Then, working in groups, students measure the time for LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robots and calculate the robots' average speeds at...

An encyclopedia article on differential equations discusses ordinary differential equations, how differential equations are solved, and uses of differential equations. The site has many links to clarify topics.

Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to solve applied max/min problems using the first derivative. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this...

Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to solve quadratic equations by completing the square. The quadratic formula is derived using this method on this page. Point this site out to students who have been absent or who...

This MathWorld site shows how to derive the quadratic formula.

Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains instantaneous velocity and how to solve related rates problems by using implicit differentiation. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers deriving the quadratic formula and using it to solve any quadratic equation.

This activity is an application of differential equations and slope fields. Students first go through the traditional paper and pencil method of solving a differential equation. (Continued. See "before the activity.")

Here you can find a general overview of the quadratic formula, complete with a full breakdown of how to come up with the quadratic formula with a quadratic equation, as well as am example of using the quadratic formula to solve a...