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Mathematics Archives

Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Antiderivatives/average Value of a Function

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has the definition of average of a function by using integrals. The site also contains the proof of the mean value theorem which may be viewed one step at a time. There are links to related exercises whose answer is shown one...
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Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Average Function Value

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial takes a look at using definite integrals to determine the average value of a function on an interval and also the Mean Value Theorem for integrals.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Average Value

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The definite integral is used to find the average value of a function. It will show the steps of the 2nd Fundamental Theorem and also the alternate approach of having the capabilities of the graphing calculator work the entire problem at...
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University of California

Average Value of a Function

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site contains a PowerPoint presentation on the average value of a function.
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University of California

Ucla Mathematics Department:average Value of a Function

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
UCLA Mathematics Department provides specific example of the average value of a function.
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Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Average Value

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A complete reference guide to the average value. It provides a definition and examples that enhance further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Average Value of a Function Over a Closed Interval

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This video, from Khan Academy, explains the concept of "average value of a function over a closed interval".
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Practice Average Value of a Function

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice finding the average value of a function.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Even Crash Test Dummies Use Calculus

For Students 9th - 10th
Using the average value of a function, the severity of injury in crashes can be determined with integral calculus. The mini lessons reveal data that shows why it's in your best interest to wear a seat belt.
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Cut the Knot

Cut the Knot!: Recipes for the "Average Value" of a Function

For Students 9th - 10th
Site explains a "recipe" for finding the average value of a function using summations.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Average Value of a Function

For Students 9th - 10th
Examples demonstrate how integrals are used to find the average value of a function. Check out the Head Injury Criterion link for an interesting application of average value.