Mathematics Vision Project
More Functions, More Features
Learners tackle a wide range of intimidating topics in this comprehensive unit that spans piecewise functions, absolute value of functions, and inverse functions (among other topics). Investigative group work alternates with more...
Curated OER
Derivatives of Elementary Functions
In this derivatives worksheet, students sketch the graphs of four functions. They write the derivatives of eight functions. Students complete two derivative tables.
Curated OER
Derivatives of Composite Functions
In this derivatives of composite functions instructional activity students examine given functions and identify the derivative of the composite function. This one-page instructional activity contains 1 multi-step problems.
Curated OER
Investigation the Derivatives of Some Common Functions
Students investigate the derivative of a function. In this calculus lesson, students explore the derivatives of sine, cosine, natural log, and natural exponential functions. The lesson promotes the idea of the derivative as a function...
Curated OER
Differentiation of Functions
In this differentiation of functions activity, students find the first derivative of given functions. Functions contain exponents and square roots. This three page activity contains nine multi-step problems.
Curated OER
The Derivative As a Function
In this derivative worksheet, students find the derivatives of given functions and graph a function. They identify the intervals which are increasing, decreasing or remain constant. This two-page worksheet contains approximately twenty...
Curated OER
Calculus Worksheet: Derivatives of Stepwise Functions (1)
For this derivatives worksheet, students determine if the derivative of the given function exists. If the student determines this is yes, they are directed to find the value. There is one function on this worksheet.
Flipped Math
Calculus AB/BC - Sketching Graphs of Functions and Their Derivatives
Find deeper meaning in graphs. Pupils use the knowledge gained from the previous sections in the unit to sketch graphs of a function's derivative. Learners also see how to sketch a graph of a function given the graph of its derivatives....
CK-12 Foundation
Logarithmic Differentiation: Graphing the Derivative of a Logarithm
Log the values of the derivative of a logarithm. The interactive plots the derivative of the natural logarithm. Learners first determine the derivative of natural logarithm and the general logarithm. Using the formulas for the...
Flipped Math
Calculus AB/BC - Interpreting the Behavior of Accumulation Functions Involving Area
Accumulation functions should behave like other functions. Using content from Unit 5, pupils analyze the first and second derivative to determine the behavior of an accumulation function. Learners find out how to calculate the relative...
EngageNY
Exploring the Symmetry in Graphs of Quadratic Functions
Math is all about finding solutions and connections you didn't expect! Young mathematicians often first discover nonlinear patterns when graphing quadratic functions. The lesson begins with the vocabulary of a quadratic graph and uses...
Flipped Math
Calculus AB/BC - Selecting Procedures for Derivatives
Don't get lost trying to memorize all those derivative rules. Scholars review the different methods at their disposal to determine derivatives from Units 2 and 3. They fill out a graphic organizer and then complete a set of practice...
Flipped Math
Calculus AB/BC - The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and Accumulation Functions
Connect integrals with differentiation. The beginning of the video introduces the definition of an accumulation function. Scholars learn about the relationship between integrals and derivatives. Using what is commonly known as Part Two...
Flipped Math
Calculus AB/BC - Determining Intervals on Which a Function is Increasing or Decreasing
Going up? Wait, it might be going down! Learners watch a video to see how to use the derivative and critical points to find where a function is either increasing or decreasing. Individuals use the rate of change to solve real-world...
Flipped Math
Calculus AB/BC - Using the Second Derivative Test to Determine Extrema
Take a second look at extrema of functions. Pupils learn how to use the second derivative to determine whether a critical point is a maximum or a minimum. Learners use concavity to identify critical points as either a max or a min and...
Curated OER
Graphs and Derivatives
In this graphs and derivatives worksheet, students graph the derivative of a function. They find the intervals and identify the maximum and minimum. This one page worksheet contains three multi-step problems.
Curated OER
Practice Test: Derivatives
In this derivatives learning exercise, students identify the partial derivatives of a function, find the rate of change, and determine the maximum and minimum values of a function. This one-page learning exercise contains 6 multi-step...
Curated OER
Trig Derivative Quiz
In this trigonometry derivative quiz, students find the derivative of given functions. This one-page worksheet contains 10 multiple-step problems. This is a matching worksheet. Answers are found at the bottom of the page.
Curated OER
Similarities and Differences in Properties of Different Families of Functions - An Investigation
Exploring families of functions allows students compare and contrast properties of functions. Students discuss properties that include symmetry, max and min points, asymptotes, derivatives, etc.
Flipped Math
Calculus AB/BC - Determining Concavity of Functions over Their Domains
Time to take a second look at derivatives finding concavity. While watching the video, learners find out the definition of concavity. Individuals see how to determine whether an interval is concave up or concave down using graphs and the...
Curated OER
Partial Derivatives for a Function of Two Variables
In this partial derivatives activity, students complete one word problem by finding the (x,y) coordinates of a point when it moves parallel to one axis. When given a function, they find six partial derivatives. Students solve four...
Curated OER
Worksheet 13 - Derivative
In this derivative of a power worksheet, students compare derivatives of functions, and graph functions. This one-page worksheet contains five multi-step problems.
Curated OER
Worksheet 9 - Functions
In this function worksheet, students explain continuous and noncontinuous function and graph derivatives. This two-page worksheet contains seven multi-step problems.
Curated OER
Worksheet 3 - Functions
In this function worksheet, students solve functions with a continuous derivative. This one-page worksheet contains six multi-step problems.