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Calculus AB/BC - Interpreting the Derivative in Context AP Test PrepCalculus AB/BC - Interpreting the Derivative in Context AP Test Prep
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Flipped Math
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AP Test Prep

Calculus AB/BC - Interpreting the Derivative in Context

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Put math in a real-life context to increase connections to the concept. Pupils view a short video that first reviews the connection between derivatives and rates of change. They learn how to interpret the derivative in contextual situations.

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derivatives, rate of change, function notation, real-world applications

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Challenge learners to create their own problems to share with classmates

Classroom Considerations

  • The first of eight lessons in Unit 4 - Contextual Applications
  • Scholars should be familiar with the meaning of derivatives
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Includes corrective assignments for additional practice
  • Provides answer keys for instructors

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