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Average Value of a Function Instructional VideoAverage Value of a Function Instructional Video
Publisher
Educator.com
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Grade
11th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:27
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
Internet Access
Year
2015
Instructional Video

Average Value of a Function

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Viewers learn how to find the average of a variable density with a video made for AP Calculus. The presenter applies the formula to find the average value of a function with an example that provides a density function for a rod. The resource works the problem to calculate the average density of the rod.

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Concepts

definite integrals, integrals, values, density, functions

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Present a lesson on developing the formula to find the average value of a function
  • Provide opportunities for practice that you can easily integrate

Classroom Considerations

  • The class should know how to use the substitution method to find an integral
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • The presentation recounts how to find the average value of a general function
  • Displays a graph of the function for viewers to reference

Cons

  • None

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