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Mathematics Archives

Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Tangent Lines to Polar Graphs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site give the formula for finding the slope of the tangent line to a polar graph. The page offers step by step explanations and worked examples.
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Mathematics Archives

Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Differentiation Formulas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives the definition of a derivative, discusses the derivative of a constant function, gives general operations to use on functions with derivatives (scalar multiplication, addition, and the power rule). The site has multiple...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Use of Cas in Teaching Differential Calculus by First Princip

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This Computer Algebra System (CAS) activity encourages students to investigate the use of CAS to solve functions using derivatives and appropriate formulas.
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Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Calculus Cheat Sheet [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The study sheet consists of formulas and examples on concepts discussed in a Calculus course. Topics included are limits, derivatives, integrals, and applications.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Derivation of De Moivre's Formula

For Students 9th - 10th
A formula using Euler's formula to derive DeMoivre's theorem. Basic calculus skills of differentiating and integrating are required to understand this explanation.
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University of California

University of California, Davis: The Calculus Page

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site, from the University of California, provides several problems from beginning differential calculus, as well as beginning integral calculus. The problems can be accessed by clicking on the link, and the information provided is...
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Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Calculus I: Proof of Various Derivative Properties

For Students 9th - 10th
The tutorial examines various derivative facts, formulas, and properties. Topics discussed are the definition of derivative, implicit differentiation, logarithmic differentiation, chain rule, and power rule. Class notes, proofs, and...
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Topics in Pre Calculus: Completing the Square

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to solve quadratic equations by completing the square. The quadratic formula is derived using this method on this page. Point this site out to students who have been absent or who...
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Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Differentiation of Trigonometric Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learners examine the formulas of the derivatives of trigonometric functions. Examples with detailed solutions are included.
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Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University: Inverse Function

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This page from the Virginia Commonwealth University is a slide with a short definition of the inverse function and its' derivative. It provides formulas.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Product Rule

For Students 9th - 10th
This MathWorld site explains the process of taking a derivative, in particlar the derivative of a product. The page begins by showing the concept of taking a derivative using mathematical notation, and breaking the result into component...
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Cl Circuit

For Students 9th - 10th
Shows how simple harmonic motion is used in a circuit comprised of an inductor and a capacitor. Includes detailed formula derivation utilizing calculus.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Volume Equations for a Sphere and Pyramid

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site uses calculus to explain how the formulas for finding the volume of a sphere and a pyramid were derived.
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Math2

Math2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a site for students and teachers of all grade levels. If you are looking for math tables, general information about math topics, or you would like to ask a question, this is the site to visit.
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Hofstra University

Hofstra: Techniques of Differentiation

For Students 9th - 10th
This applied calculus tutorial explains the various rules for taking the derivative of a function as well as giving a general formula for the operation and numerous examples.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Brownian Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from ScienceWorld gives a brief description of Brownian motion. It also goes on with a detailed series of formula derivations utilizing calculus. Links to related topics and definitions are given.