Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet 8 - Spring 1996

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students sketch the graphs of the functions 1/x 2 and 1/(x2 − 1) over the interval [2, ∞). They rewrite the series using the Riemann sum.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Limiting Factors/Evolution Game

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students play a board game with provided cards which help them realize that limiting factors may restrict an organism in its development and productivity and direct evolutionary pathways.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Limiting Factors/ Evolution Game

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars will understand the relationship between limiting factors and evolution. They will be able to hypothesize possible evolutionary pathways for modern day organisms.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet 7

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
For this math worksheet, students examine the values of the series and determine how they could be defined as divergent. They also evaluate the Squeeze Theorem.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Evolution Simulation

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students simulate the process of evolution. Using index cards, they copy a drawing. Each subsequent drawing is sent around the room. The results are compared to the original drawing.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tool: Quiz on Convergent and Divergent Series

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners exhibit comprehension of advanced mathematical concepts in Pre-Calculus. The online quiz tests the scholars on convergent and divergent series.
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University of Vienna (Austria)

University of Vienna: Sequences Convergent or Divergent?

For Students 9th - 10th
Given a set of eight sequence formulae, determine whether each is convergent or divergent. After completing the exercises, the site returns a score to judge understanding of such sequences.
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Convergence Tests Summary and Study

For Students 10th - 12th
Here is a summary of convergence tests. They are listed in the order that you should use/try them when testing for convergence or divergence.
Activity
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Series

For Students 9th - 10th
This page gives a great overview of series in mathematics, including a definition of convergence and divergence. Provides links to more information about specific types of series.
Activity
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Sequences Limits

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson discusses the limit of a sequence in mathematics. Compares convergent and divergent sequences and presents numerical and graphical examples.
Handout
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Divergent Series

For Students 9th - 10th
This page discusses divergent series, providing links to more detailed information about various aspects of divergent series.
Handout
Other

Sierra College: Summary of Tests for Series

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a summary of tests for series that includes the test, series, converges, sum of remainder, and diverges for nth Term, Geometric Series, Telescoping Series, p-Series, Alternating Series, Integral, Root, Ratio, Direct Comparison,...
Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Sequences and Series

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Hotmath provides 20 practice problems relating to sequences and series. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for solving.
Activity
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Convergent Series

For Students 9th - 10th
This page gives a brief overview of convergence as it pertains to series. Somewhat difficult to understand if you are not already familiar with the topic. The site gives fundamental information pertaining to all series of converent...
Handout
Math2

Math2.org: Series Expansions

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough review of calculus series. Links direct the student to the basic properties of series, as well as to explanations and examples of convergence tests in series. The expansions for exponential, logarithmic, and root functions and...
Activity
Mathematics Archives

Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Ratio Test

For Students 9th - 10th
Visual Calculus offers a discussion and exercises concerning the ratio test for convergence of series.
Activity
Mathematics Archives

Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Integral Test

For Students 9th - 10th
Visual Calculus offers a discussion and exercises concerning the integral test for convergence of series. The site also discusses the power series test.
Handout
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Integral Test

For Students 9th - 10th
A handy reference guide to the integral test. It provides definitions, examples, and an animation that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Handout
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Comparison Test

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about comparison tests with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition and examples that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
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Virginia Commonwealth University

Don Mikulecky: The Limit of a Sequence

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of slides discussing the mathematical limit of a sequence. The slideshow is straight-forward, providing terminology and examples of how to find sequence limits. The slideshow goes on to discuss series, and more.
Handout
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Convergent Sequence

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from MathWorld explains convergent sequences with links to related information. The information is very brief, but examples and formulas are provided.
Handout
Math Words

Math Words: Root Test

For Students 9th - 10th
Math Word briefly states the root test and discusses when the series is convergent, divergent or does not exist.
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Other

Shippensburg University: The Root Test

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief overview of the root test, presenting one sequence with converges absolutely and one which diverges.