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Sometimes close enough is just perfect. The last video in a series of 11 explores the Taylor series and its connection to derivatives. It shows the process for finding Taylor series approximations for y = sin x and for y = e^x.
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Instructional Ideas
- Give scholars some example problems to work on after viewing the video
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should be able to differentiate trigonometric and exponential functions
- Pupils must understand factorials
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Animation on graphs aids in visualizing Taylor series approximations
- Provides a real-world example where Taylor series is useful
Cons
- None