From derivatives to antiderivatives and back again. Building on the second lesson of the three-part series covering functions, learners explore the concept of an antiderivative. They connect the concept to the graph of the function and to acceleration problems while incorporating technology.

Concepts

antiderivatives, problem solving strategies, area under a curve, integrals

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Follow each activity with independent practice to check for understanding
• Encourage pupils to show multiple representations of the antiderivative until they see the connection

Classroom Considerations

• Expects an understanding of differential calculus

Pros

• Includes a teaching guide with suggested questioning strategies
• Offers opportunities for collaborative learning

Cons

• None