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River Optimization Problem
Students define the different methods used for optimizing a particular element of a problem. In this optimization problem lesson, students optimize appropriate details of a problem using data collection, algebra, technology, and/or...
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Practice Test: Derivatives
In this derivatives worksheet, students identify the partial derivatives of a function, find the rate of change, and determine the maximum and minimum values of a function. This one-page worksheet contains 6 multi-step problems.
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Differentiating Special Functions
In this differentiating special functions worksheet, students solve and complete 5 various types of problems. First, they differentiate each of the given functions. Then, students complete the table using a calculator and plot the points...
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Introduction to Differentiation
In this introduction to differentiation instructional activity, students solve and complete 10 various types of problems. First, they use the definition of differentiation to evaluate the derivative of the functions listed. Then,...
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More Differentiation
For this differentiation worksheet, students solve and complete 8 various types of problems. First, they differentiate each of the equations listed. Then, students find an equation of the tangent to the curve at a given point. They also...
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Calculus Assignment: Derivative
For this derivative worksheet, students use the definition of the derivative to solve given function problems. This two-page worksheet contains four multi-step problems. Answers are given on page two of the worksheet.
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Calculus Assignment #1: Integrals
In this calculus worksheet, students evaluate given integrals. Problems contain exponents, square roots, and complex fractions. This two-page worksheet contains 16 multi-step problems. Answers are provided on page two.
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Calculus Assignment #5: Integrals
In this calculus assignment activity, students evaluate given integrals. Problems contain square roots, complex fractions, and exponents. This two-page activity contains 14 problems. Answers are provided on page two of the activity.
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Functions
In this functions worksheet, students solve and complete 11 different types of problems. First, they find the coordinates of all points on the graph of each equation where the tangents to the graph are horizontal. Then, students write...
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Derivatives of Inverse Functions
In this derivatives learning exercise, students use the chain rule to show equalities between functions. They read a tutorial that guides them through the process of using the chain rule to find derivatives. This learning exercise...
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Worksheet 4
In this derivatives worksheet, students draw the derivative of each of eleven graphs. They interpret one graph by answering three short answer questions.
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Applications of Derivatives: Finding Maxima and Minima
In this derivatives worksheet, students complete a function chart by telling the type of function, the derivative, and making an illustration of the concept. They find the intervals at which a given function is increasing or decreasing....
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The Chain Rule
In this calculus worksheet, learners are given 21 short-answer problems regarding the "chain rule", derivatives, rate of change and completing tables.
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Applications of Derivatives: Finding Maxima and Minima
In this calculus worksheet, students are given 10 short-answer problems regarding functions, derivatives, minima, maxima and extremes.
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Euler Encore 1
In this math worksheet, learners use Euler's Method to solve differential equations. They are given an equation to graph (y'). Students sketch that equation as well as the related equation (y). They find the area of given rectangles and...
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Get A Life
Students explore the definition and derivation of the popular saying "get a life." Using worksheets and lecture materials, students provide meanings for the phrase when used in varying contexts. They also consider the dervation of each...
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In Your Dreams
Students explore the definition and derivation of the popular saying "in your dreams." Using worksheets and lecture materials, students provide meanings for the phrase when used in varying contexts. They also consider the derivation of...
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Abbreviations As Words
Students explore the definition and derivation of the popular usage of abbreviations in the English language. Using worksheets and lecture materials, students provide meanings for the abbreviation "prenup" when used as an word. They...
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"Building a Word Wall" Roots - The Foundation of Language
Students probe the impact of Greek and Latin on the English language in this ten lesson unit. Root words are analyzed for their origins and displayed on a word wall. Inventions are created using the words and placed in a class museum.
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Surfing the Waves
High schoolers use online resources, including animations,to define the slope of a curve and how to calculate the slope. They solve 8 problems online, using the definition of the derivative of a function at a point to calculate slope of...
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Return Intervals & Reasoning from Tabular Data
Students calculate derivatives from a set of data. In this calculus lesson plan, students estimate the limit at infinity. They complete a Return Interval handout at the end of the lesson plan.
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Quotient Rule for Exponents
In this algebra worksheet, students simplify and divide monomials while using the quotient rule to reduce the exponents. There are 10 questions.
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Calculus Activity based on "The Simpsons"
In this calculus worksheet, students are provided with a translation of a scene from the Simpsons in which the teacher solves a calculus problem. Students explain if her solution is correct. The one page...
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Seeing Is Believing
Students read about AP calculus online. In this calculus lesson, students learn real life usage for calculus. They read about instructors and their experience teaching and incorporating calculus into the real world.