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Evaporation Pans & Related Rates
Students calculate evaporation rate using differential equations. In this calculus lesson plan, students explain how pan evaporation works. They complete a worksheet to sum up the lesson plan.
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Slope Fields
Students sketch a slope field for a given differential equation, given a slope field. They also match a slope field to a differential equation and match a slope field to a solution of a differential equation. Finally, students use a...
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Using Derivatives to Graph Polynomials
You can learn to graph as well as a calculator using calculus. The lesson introduces using derivatives to find critical points needed to graph polynomials. Pupils learn to find local maximums and minimums and intervals of increase...
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Slope Fields
Students create and analyze slope fields. In this calculus lesson, students create a visual of differential equations. They use the Ti Navigator to create slope fields.
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Euler's Method Introduction
Young mathematicians define and use Euler's method to solve problems in this calculus lesson. Learners visualize graphs and solve differential equations. They create these visuals on the TI calculator.
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Maxima and Minima Problems
Students calculate the maxima and minima of quadratic equations. In this calculus instructional activity, students apply the derivatives by finding the maxima and minima using real life application. They solve optimization using the...
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Infestation to Extermination
Students solve problems with exponential growth and decay. In this calculus lesson, students relate exponential functions to infestation and extermination. They take the derivative to find their answer.
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Gateway Arc Length
Learners differentiate and calculate the length of an arc. They define an arc and relate it to the area of a circle and integrate the function to solve the equations. Students use their TI calculators to graph the equation.
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A Tale of Two Lines
High schoolers graph systems of equation. In this calculus lesson, students graph their lines on a TI calculator. They identify the point of intersection and the type of solution.
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MVT for Derivatives
Young scholars find the derivative using the mean value theorem in this calculus lesson. They find the slopes of secant and tangent lines, then analyze the function and identify the slope.
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Position, Distance, Velocity
Learners calculate the position, distance and velocity using functions in this calculus lesson. They investigate horizontal motion through the derivative of functions and use the TI to create a visual of their function.
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Integration By Parts
Pupils solve problems using integration by parts in this calculus instructional activity. Learners apply the product rule and integration by parts. They graph the equation and use the TI to observe the integration process.
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Practicing the Chain Rules
In this calculus worksheet, students solve problems using the chain rule to take the derivative and solve the function. There are 6 questions which require the students to find the correct strategy to solve the equations.
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The Fundamental Theorem
In this calculus worksheet, students solve equations and functions by taking the derivative of each equation. They apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to their problems, as they solve for the limit and identify different graphs....
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Derivatives and Functions
In this calculus worksheet, students factor differential expressions and evaluate functions. They define whether two functions are equal. there are 7 questions.
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The Chain Rule
Twelfth graders investigate the chain rule and use it to solve functions. For this calculus lesson, 12th graders apply the chain rule to problems with powers, and product rule. They practice with lots of examples before doing it on their...
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Maximum and Minimum of Functions
For this calculus worksheet, students are given functions and values to derive using the functions. They are asked to find the maximum, minimum and point of inflection. There are 28 questions.
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Derivatives
For this calculus worksheet, students take the derivative of functions and identify the instantaneous rata of change. There are 20 questions.
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Confectionery Delight
High schoolers explore the problem of maximizing the volume of a box by making a physical model and observing how changes in the orientation of the paper changes the volume. They use the symbolic capacity of their calculators and...
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A.P. Exam Review
High schoolers engage in a instructional activity that is concerned with the cumulative concepts introduced in a Calculus course. They review exponential growth and how it is used to measure increase in values. Students also apply the...
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Calculus Test
For this calculus worksheet, students assess their understanding and knowledge of limits, derivatives, differential equations, and other calculus topics. The one page worksheet contains twenty-eight multiple choice questions. ...
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A.P. Calculus Exam Prep
In this A.P. Calculus exam practice test, learners answer 28 multiple choice questions. Questions cover a wide variety of topics. Students tell the position of a particle moving along a horizontal line. They identify the solution to a...
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Multivariable Calculus/ Bonus Quiz 4, Partial Derivatives
In this math instructional activity, students practice solving the problems that focus upon the concept of partial derivatives. The problems are in the form of a quiz.
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Multivariable Calculus: The Gradient
In this gradient instructional activity, students explore the definition of differentiable and gradient. They find the tangent approximation of given situations, and determine the directional derivative. This two-page instructional...