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.
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Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Slope of a Tangent Line 11 [Pdf]
Students estimate the derivative of the function at a point. The function graph is available in PDF format.
Math Graphs
Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Slope of a Tangent Line 12 [Pdf]
Students estimate the derivative of the function at a point. The function graph is available in PDF format.
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Karl's Calculus: Derivatives: The Equation of the Tangent
This site goes through a step by step example of how to find the equation of the tangent to a curve using the derivative.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: The Derivative
The examples presented here demonstrates finding the derivative of a function using "h" rather than "delta x" notation. Graphs are included as a visual aid.
Math Graphs
Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Slope of a Tangent Line 9 [Pdf]
Learners examine the concept of a slope related to differential calculus. The math graph is available in PDF format.
Math Graphs
Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Slope of a Tangent Line 10 [Pdf]
Learners examine the concept of a slope related to differential calculus. The math graph is available in PDF format.
Math Graphs
Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Slope of a Tangent Line 13 [Pdf]
The handout has students estimate the rate of change of the function at a given point. The exercise consists of a graph available in PDF format.
Math Graphs
Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Slope of a Tangent Line 14 [Pdf]
The handout has students estimate the rate of change of the function at a given point. The handout consists of a graph available in PDF format.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Differentiation
In this activity, students explore estimated and exact results for derivatives, tangent lines, implicit differentiation, and symbolic differentiation.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Interactive Calculus Tool
Investigate graphs of polynomial functions, tangent lines, derivatives, and area under a curve with this interactive applet.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Tangents and Normals
Finding the slopes and equations of the tangent and normal lines of curves is demonstrated using derivatives. Interactive examples are provided.
Other
Dans Math: Lessons: Calculus (Part 1)
College professor Dan Bach reviews the basic calculus concepts of limits and derivatives. The site includes examples and animated graphs.
Hofstra University
Hofstra University: An Introduction to the Derivative
This lesson from the Hofstra University discusses the derivative. The lesson begins with the average rate of change of a function and discusses how this is related to the derivative of a function at a point. The site gives visual aids...
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Normal Line to a Curve
The tangent to a curve is always found at a certain point along the curve. Often you will be asked to find the normal to a curve at a point. View an example on this site.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Differentiation
Explore the world of Calculus through differentiation. Focusing on areas such as limits, tangents to curves, and derivatives, this site shows you how to solve problems based on the discoveries of Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz....
Math Graphs
Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Mean Value Theorem 3 [Pdf]
The handout investigates the calculus concept that given a section of a smooth curve, there is at least one point on that section where the slope of the curve is the same as the average derivative. The exercise consists of a graph that...
Math Graphs
Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Mean Value Theorem 4 [Pdf]
The handout investigates the calculus concept that given a section of a smooth curve, there is at least one point on that section where the slope of the curve is the same as the average derivative. The exercise consists of a graph that...
University of British Columbia
Ubc Calculus: Linear Approximations
Good site on linear approximations. Examples and problems to aid the student in understanding the concepts
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Ctte: Geometer's Sketch Pad Activities
This site offers numerous activities for middle school and high school students to explore using Geometer's Sketch Pad.
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University
Npac Reu Program: Implicit Differentiation
This Northeast Parallel Architectures Center at Syracuse University site includes a table of contents that contains information and examples on the topic of implicit differentiation.
Other
Stat Soft: Statistics Glossary
Dozens of statistical terms are defined and illustrated in this glossary.