Interactive

Average and Instantaneous Rates of Change

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How can you determine the rate of change on a curve? Pupils use the interactive to discover what happens with the average rate of change as the point move closer to the other. Using the definition of the derivative, learners find that it evaluates as the slope of the tangent line at a given point, providing the instantaneous rate of change.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Conduct a quick review of limits
Classroom Considerations
  • The class needs to know the definition of the derivative
  • Requires signing up for a CK-12 account to use the interactive
Pros
  • Provides hints for the challenge problems
  • Contains additional examples and problems within the supplemental material
Cons
  • None