Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Average Rate of Change
The resource investigates average rate of change. Topics examined are the difference quotient and how to compute the average rate of change. Students learn about the calculus concepts through notes and examples.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: First Derivative of a Function
The interactive applet examines the graphical interpretation of the derivative of a function based on the difference quotient.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Functions Messier Notation
This algebra lesson explains how to find deal with messier function notation to get you ready for the notation in the difference quotient.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Definition of the Derivative of a Function
Students use the interactive applet to investigate the difference quotient.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: The Definition of Derivative
Students can use the graphing calculator to demonstrate the use of the difference quotient as the definition of the derivative.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: The Derivative
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the concept of derivative from the definition. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Game Wild Jack
This math game is great for practice using all the operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. All you need is a deck of regular playing cards. Just follow the directions and you are in business.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Computation and Picture Books
This sample chapter from Hurst's book Picturing Math is an excellent resource for using picture books and activities for learning computation.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Integers and Real Numbers Quiz
Students are expected to evaluate the sum, difference, product, quotient, and the absolute value of real numbers and integers. Also, they must know the concepts of positive and negative numbers.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Relations and Functions
Hotmath provides 25 practice problems dealing with relations, functions, and their graphs. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for solving their Algebraic problem.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Remainder Rules
Students use calculators, whole-number division, multiplication, addition, and subtraction to generate mathematical expressions that describe the relationships between dividends, divisors, quotients, and remainders.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Polynomial Exponents
WyzAnt shows the difference in taking the powers of products, quotients, and sums. An online instructional activity is provided for extra practice.
Other
Calculus help.com: Tutorials for the Calculus Phobe
A dozen interactive tutorials are what help make the basics of calculus more clear for those students who need additional explanation. Clear directions, simple examples, and interesting graphics are all part of this resource.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: The Derivative: Algebraic Viewpoint
Students learn how to compute the derivative algebraically. The tutorial explores the calculus concept through notes and examples.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Math Facts
This one page website from Scholastic offers two math facts games and a secret code idea all to help you remember your math facts.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Dividing to Find the Rate
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students practice solving rate problems.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Operations With Functions
Learn how to perform operations with functions via viewing problems and step-by-step solutions and completing several practice problems and checking your work.
Quia
Quia: Algebra Terms
Do you need practice learning and remembering algebra vocabulary terms? This concentration game is the web site for you! There is a link to a list of terms with definitions you can click if you want to see if you are correct.
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University
Npac Reu Program: Manipulating Functions
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center of Syracuse University provies a quick overview of the algebraic manipulation of functions, incuding addding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. The effects on the domain are also discussed.
Quia
Quia: Algebra Vocabulary Games
This site offers review of fifteen algebra vocabulary words. Four games are offered, including matching, flashcards, concentration, and word search.