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Limits and Trigonometric Equations.
For this calculus worksheet, students solve functions dealing with limits and the 6 trigonometric values. They find the slope and tangent lines. There are 28 questions.
College Board
2008 AP® Calculus BC Free-Response Questions
The AP® exam is not just about the calculations. By reviewing the free-response questions from 2008, teachers and pupils see that several items require justifications and explanations to gain full credit. The chief reader even points out...
Curated OER
Parametric, Vector, Polar, and 3D Functions
Twelfth graders investigate the capabilities of the TI-89. In this calculus instructional activity, 12th graders explore the parametric equation for a circle, for arc length of curves, and for trajectories. Students investigate the...
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Secant Line Approximation of the Tangent Line
Students perform operation with secant and tangent lines. In this calculus lesson, students find the derivative and relate it to the slope of a line. They differentiate between secant and tangent as they intersect a circle, using Cabri.
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Epidemic or False Alert?
In this rate activity, students use the SIR model to determine if a disease is spreading at an epidemic rate. They find the slope of a curve and the slope of a line that goes through a given point. This two-page activity contains...
Curated OER
Implicit Differentiation
Students implicitly differentiate functions . For this implicitly differentiating functions lesson, students take the derivative of functions that cannot be solved for a variable. Students find the derivative of an equation for a...
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Junkyard Wars: Mechanical Monsters
Students examine slope and build a Lego car that can take a steep slope. In this mechanics instructional activity students build a car and demonstrate them in class and describe what they did.
Curated OER
Shaping the Land
In this shaping the land activity, students will match 7 vocabulary words relating to the movement of sediments to its definition. Kids will read 10 statements about how water and glaciers impact sediment movement and answer true or...
Curated OER
Linear and Nonlinear Functions
Students identify properties of a line. In this algebra activity, students differentiate between functions and nonfunctions. They use the slope and y intercept to graph their lines.
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Graphing Scatterplots
Students examine scatterplots and determine the equation of a line using the slope-intercept method. Students interpret graphs, draw inferences, and sketch a curve of best fit for the graph. Based upon patterns in the graphs, students...
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Reading a Graph: Azimuth Range vs. Day in Barrow Alaska
Young scholars practice reading a graph while doing story problems. They determine the x and y intercepts and calculate the slope. They also practice writing linear equations.
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Rates Of Change
Students investigate the rate of change and how it effects a function over a given interval. They examine the slope of a line that is seccant and how it is compared to a tangent line and then determine the changes of a function at any...
Curated OER
Ohm's Law
Students explain the meaning of Ohm's Law, and plot a graph of voltage versus current, by explaining how the slope is the resistance of the circuit.
Curated OER
Lesson #67 Relative Extrema
Students test for relative extrema. In this Calculus lesson, 12th graders investigate the relative extrema of a function and sketch the curve from the given information without the use of a calculator.
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Mathematical Techniques - Basic Graphing
Learners are introduced to significant figures and how to add, subtract, multiply and divide them. In a group, they practice plotting data points from a table to a graph and labeling all axes. They calculate the slope and y-intercept and...
Miami University
Chapter Nine Worksheet: Monopoly
Advanced economics pupils analyze a series of graphs, data sets, and profit scenarios all related to monopolies and marginal revenue. They read through the background information, complete a graph using the data provided, and justify...
Curated OER
Filling the Glass (Water, Air, and Fractions)
Learners predict which of two glasses is 1/2 full using visual estimation, height measurement, and liquid measurement methods. Mathematical equations to accurately solve the problem are determined and verified.
Curated OER
Calculus 10.1 - Parametric Functions
Here is a high-level, interractive presentation on calculus for your high schoolers. Parametric equations, derivatives, functions, and the Pythagorean Theorem are all part of this fine PowerPoint. Additionally, two interesting...
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Chapter 11: Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply
Bring the intricacies of the Aggregate Demand-Aggregate Supply Model (AD-AS) to life in this detailed - yet understandable - presentation. Viewers will appreciate the clear explanations and graphs as they begin their adventure through...
Virginia Department of Education
Exponential Modeling
Investigate exponential growth and decay. A set of six activities has pupils collecting and researching data in a variety of situations involving exponential relationships. They model these situations with exponential functions and solve...
University of Texas
A Library of Parent Functions
Don't think this lesson is for Mom and Dad; parent functions are all for your high schoolers. Flip through a presentation with a focus slide on each type of graph and its characteristics. Some examples are included but the focus is on...
EngageNY
Nonlinear Models in a Data Context
How well does your garden grow? Model the growth of dahlias with nonlinear functions. In the instructional activity, scholars build on their understanding of mathematical models with nonlinear models. They look at dahlias growing in...
It's About Time
Volcanic Landforms
Did you know the word volcano comes from the name of the Roman god of fire, Vulcan? During this activity, scholars make a topographic map, interpret topographic maps, and infer how lava will flow based on their analysis.
Cornell University
Mechanical Properties of Gummy Worms
Learners won't have to squirm when asked the facts after completing an intriguing lab investigation! Hook young scholars on science by challenging them to verify Hooke's Law using a gummy worm. Measuring the length of the worm as they...