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AP Calculus Exam Prep

Students practice sample questions from the AP Calculus Exam.  In this practicing sample questions from the AP Calculus Exam lesson, students solve calculus problems involving bounded regions, integration, derivatives, and limits.  Students answer free response and multiple choice questions on the above mentioned topics.

 

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11th - Higher Ed
4.0
Calculus and the TI-89

Learners investigate calculus using the TI Calculator. In this calculus lesson, students deepen their understanding of calculus. This lesson includes step by step instruction for the TI.  

 

Riemann Sums and the Fundemental Theorem of Calculus

Students explore the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. In the Calculus instructional activity, students investigate indefinite and definite integrals and the relationship between the two, which leads to the discovery of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. 

 

Use of CAS in Teaching Differential Calculus

Learners explore the concept of differential calculus.  In this differential calculus lesson, students use the derivative definition as h approaches zero to find the derivative of quadratic and 4th degree functions.  Learners use their Ti-89 to find the gradient of the secant and tangent.

 

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11th
4.0
AP Calculus

Eleventh graders take an advance placement test on the computer. In this calculus lesson plan, 11th graders take a practice AP exam using Wofram/Alpha to check for correct answers. This assignment is geared towards 12th grade advanced placement students.

 

TI-89 Activities for PreCalculus and AO Calculus

Students investigate the capabilities of the TI-89 calculator.  In this Calculus instructional activity, students explore the statistical, graphical and symbolic capabilities of the TI-89.  Students investigate topics such as solving systems of equations, finding inverse functions, summations, parametrics and trigonometry.

 

Slope Fields and Euler's Method for AP Calculus

Twelfth graders investigate slope fields and Euler’s Method.  In this calculus lesson plan, 12th graders explore the steps for programming slope fields on the TI-83 and Euler’s method for achieving a numerical solution to differential equations.   

 

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11th - Higher Ed
3.0
Calculus on the Internet

Students investigate and explore online calculus lessons. In this calculus lesson, students explore trigonometry, integrals and derivative online. They work in groups as they watch videos, solve problems and draw conclusions.

 

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11th - Higher Ed
3.0
Introductory Calculus

Students calculate the derivative of functions. In this calculus instructional activity, students find the first and second derivative, the critical numbers and the inflection points. They analyze a graph where it is increasing and decreasing using one hundred percent accuracy.

 

Calculus: Find the velocity and acceleration of a particle moving in a straight line

Students record a video a moving object. In this calculus lesson, students calculate its velocity and acceleration. They create a presentation explaining the process and share it with the class.