Just how fast is the function changing? The presenter provides a general explanation of the average rate of change in the 28th presentation in a series of 31 calculus videos. The video moves on to find the average rate of change for a function over a given interval.

Concepts

rate of change, slope formula, intervals, differential calculus

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Lead a discussion on the similarities and differences of the average rate of change and slope

Classroom Considerations

• Individuals should know how to work with function notation
• Pupils need to be able to recognize the different ways to denote average rate of change

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Uses colors to highlight the graphical explanation of average rate of change
• Includes a reminder of the formula needed

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSF-IF.B.6 MP6 MP8