Develop an expert (not intermediate) understanding of the Intermediate Value Theorem with a video that teaches young mathematicians about the Intermediate Value Theorem. It introduces the idea of proving that a root exists in an interval.

Concepts

theorems, continuous function, intervals, zeros

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners create a graphic organizer summarizing the antecedent and consequent of the Intermediate Value Theorem
• Use the video to review the Intermediate Value Theorem before a quiz or test

Classroom Considerations

• Scholars need to understand continuity and bounded intervals

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Applies color coding to help distinguish between different quantities
• Uses concrete examples to help understand an abstract concept

Cons

• None