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Applications of Derivatives: Concavity and Optimization
For this derivatives worksheet, students sketch the graph of a function by determining the local maxima, minima and inflection points. They graph a second function when given the interval. Students solve two word problems involving...
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The Definition Derivative
In this derivative worksheet, students evaluate limits, factor equations, and calculate the given function. They determine the derivative of a function and plot it on a graph. This four-page worksheet contains eight problems.
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BC Series 1 - Derivatives
In this function worksheet, young scholars find the derivatives of a function. They graph each function and determine the interval. This three-page worksheet contains 8 problems.
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Computing Derivatives
In this computing derivatives worksheet, students determine the derivative, slope, and rate of change in a function. They indicate if a function is constant, increasing, or decreasing. This two-page worksheet contains approximately ten...
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The Derivative
In this derivative instructional activity, students estimate the derivative of given functions. They identify the slope, the rate of change find the slope of a parabola. This two-page instructional activity contains definitions,...
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Derivatives
In this derivatives worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 2 various types of problems. First, they use the definition of a derivative to find the variable expression shown for each function. Then, students write the equation of the...
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Elementary Derivatives and Rules of Differentiation
In this derivative learning exercise, students use the definition of limits and derivatives to find formulas with given conditions. They find derivatives of given equations. This four-page learning exercise contains approximately ten...
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Math 212: Application of Partial Derivatives
In this partial derivatives worksheet, students find the equation of the tangent plane to a given surface, they compute functions, and sketch graphs of a tangent plane. This two-page worksheet contains three problems.
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Interpreting Graphs
Students investigate graphs. For this graphing lesson, students create a graph regarding the population of California. Students extrapolate answers concerning the data set.
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Reading Graphs
Middle schoolers practice plotting functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane, see several categories of functions, including lines and parabolas, and read a graph, answering questions about the situation described by the graph
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Graphing Trash Material
Students investigate data and recyclable materials. In this math lesson, students save recyclable materials and create a graph of the materials. Students discuss how they could help the environment by recycling.
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Seeing is Believing: Derivatives
Learn to solve functions by taking the derivatives. In this calculus lesson, students compare the graph of a derivative to that of the original function.
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Worksheet 3 - Functions
In this function worksheet, students solve functions with a continuous derivative. This one-page worksheet contains six multi-step problems.
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Worksheet 28 - Functions
In this function worksheet, students identify functions which are their own derivative. They determine the vertical and horizontal asymptotes of functions. This one-page worksheet contains seven multi-step problems.
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Structure in Graphs of Polynomial Functions
Don't allow those polynomial functions to misbehave! Understand the end behavior of a polynomial function based on the degree and leading coefficient. Learners examine the patterns of even and odd degree polynomials and apply them to...
Mathematics Assessment Project
Temperatures
As a middle school assessment task, learners first examine line graphs of monthly temperatures for two locations, and then match box plots to each line plot.
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Using the Quadratic Formula
What is the connection between the quadratic formula and the types of solutions of a quadratic equation? Guide young mathematicians through this discovery as they use the discriminant to determine the number and types of solutions,...
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Broken Spreadsheet II
Work in reverse with the product becoming the given. Using a spreadsheet image of the graph of a trigonometric function, young scholars investigate methods of creating spreadsheet data that results in the given graph. The catch? The data...
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Quiz 4: Derivative
In this derivative worksheet, students determine the derivative of given functions. They find an equation of a line which is tangent to a given graph and identify an equation of a line which is perpendicular to the graph. This two-page...
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Worksheet 6: Derivative & Slope
In this derivative and slope worksheet, students find the derivative of given equations. They identify the slope of a line tangent to a graph and find the concavity of a graph. This one-page worksheet contains seven multi-step problems.
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Graph Of The Derivative
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with defining and drawing the graph of a derivative. The lesson includes a definition and examples to lead them away from any misconceptions. They graph derivatives using examples that are...
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Frozen in Time
Take a closer look at increasing and decreasing behavior by zooming in on graphs. An AP® Calculus reference document examines how increasing/decreasing behavior should be considered in terms of intervals rather than points. The resource...
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Intro to Derivatives
In this calculus worksheet, students find the line tangent to a curve using the derivative. They graph the slope and identify the line of tangency. There are 6 questions.
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Exploring Functions and Their Derivatives
Young scholars explore and derive functions. In this calculus lesson plan, students graphs a function and find the derivative of each function as they compare exponential graphs. They relate and compare each function to its derivative.