Differential Equations Teacher Resources

The legend of a wise man who asks a king for rice as a reward presents a context to study exponential solutions to differential equations. Pupils move quantities of rice to a chessboard and calculate the amount of rice for each day. To...

In this differential equations instructional activity, learners solve and complete 3 different parts of a problem. First, they sketch a slope field for the given differential equation on the axes provided. Then, students write an...

In this differential equation worksheet, students solve differential equations and graph solutions. This two-page worksheet contains 8 multi-step problems.

Twelfth graders explore differential equations.  In this calculus lesson, 12th graders explore Euler’s Methods of solving differential equations.  Students use the symbolic capacity of the TI-89 to compare Euler’s Method of numeric...

Twelfth graders solve problems using differential equations.  In this Calculus lesson, 12th graders analyze data regarding the spread of a flu virus.  Students use the symbolic capacity of the TI-89 to develop a model and analyze the...

Investigate differential equations with your class. They use the TI-89 to explore differential equations analytically, graphically, and numerically as the examine the relationships between each of the three approaches.

Demonstrate working an initial value problem with an AP Calculus video that verifies that a family of functions is a solution to a differential equation by substitution. The presentation goes on to find a particular solution that belongs...

In this differential equations worksheet, learners solve systems of simultaneous differential equations using linear algebra. This six-page worksheet contains approximately six problems, with explanations and examples.

For this linear differential equations worksheet, students solve 5 various types of problems that relate to first order linear differential equations. First, they find the general solution of the differential equation given in numbers 1...

In this differential worksheet, students read a word problem and write a differential equation and solve it. They draw the slope field for given problems. This two-page worksheet contains 9 multi-step problems.

In this differential equations instructional activity, students solve and complete 3 sets of various problems. First, they solve each of the differential equations. Then, students use the given information to evaluate the constant of...

In this differential equations worksheet, students identify the slope and describe all points on the plane for the positive slope. This one-page worksheet contains three problems.

In this differential equation worksheet, students answer seventeen problems related to first-order differential equations, vectors, systems of equations, and vector-matrix form of systems of equations.

In this differential equations worksheet, students solve collections of simultaneous differential equations. This six-page worksheet contains examples, explanations, and approximately six problems.

In this differential activity, students answer three essay questions. They are presented a problem about the height of a tree being a function of the base diameter. Students write the equation for the differential equation, solve the...

In this differential equations worksheet, students determine the stability of matrices and evaluate a matrix with an exponent. This two-page worksheet contains examples, explanations, and two problems to solve.

In this math worksheet, students using linear algebra to find the solutions to the differential equations. The equations are listed in systems.

In this differential equation worksheet, students find the derivative of given equations and express their answers as Maclaurin series. This two-page worksheet contains examples and explanations. There are two problems in this worksheet.

Students solve differential equations.  In this differential equations lesson, students use their TI-89 calculator to explore slope fields and find solutions to a differential equation.  They graph their solutions.

Explore differential equations by using models representing growth and decline. Using calculus, learners will investigate exponential and logistic growth in the context of several models representing the growth or decline of a...

Twelfth graders investigate differential equations.  In this calculus instructional activity, 12th graders are presented with a step-by-step illustrated review of the process used in solving differential equations and an application...

Twelfth graders explore differential equations.  In this calculus lesson plan, 12th graders solve differential equations graphically, numerically and analytically.

Students identify and familiarize themself with the features and capabilities of the TI-92 Plus calculator. They also find symbolic solutions of differential equations and general solutions or to find particular solutions of...

Need some help teaching differential equations? Here's a perfect resource for you. An analysis of differential equations gives instructors a better understanding of the concept. The resource gives suggestions on how to incorporate...