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The Geometric Interpretation of Partial Derivatives
In this partial derivative worksheet, students compute partial derivatives at a given point. They measure the slope tangent to the surface at the point. This one-page worksheet contains two multi-step problems.
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Conics
In this conic sections worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 16 different types of equations. First, they find the equation of the conic that has a given focus and directrix. Then, students convert each given polynomial to standard...
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Circles
In this circles worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 20 different problems related to various circles. First, they find the radius and diameter of a circle with a given circumference. Then, students determine the measure of each...
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Mini Examination #2 - Limits and Derivatives
In this limits and derivatives worksheet, students solve 18 multiple choice and short answer questions. Students find the limits and derivatives of functions.
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Rates Of Change
High schoolers 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...
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The Derivative
In this derivative learning exercise, students estimate the derivative of given functions. They identify the slope, the rate of change find the slope of a parabola. This two-page learning exercise contains definitions, examples and...
EngageNY
Geometry Module 5: End-of-Module Assessment
The lessons are complete. Learners take an end-of-module assessment in the last installment of a 23-part module. Questions contain multiple parts, each assessing different aspects of the module.
College Board
2005 AP® Calculus AB Free-Response Questions Form B
Grab a peak inside the test. The 2005 free-response questions from the AP® Calculus exam allow learners to see how topics appear on the tests. Topics cover differential equations, bounded areas, particle motion, and slopes of tangent lines.
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Intro to Derivatives
In this calculus worksheet, students find the line tangent to a curve using the derivative. They graph the slope and identify the line of tangency. There are 6 questions.
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Differentiation
Learners explore estimated and exact results for derivatives, tangent lines, implicit differentiation, and symbolic differentiation. The lesson provides examples with solutions and practice problems.
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Lines in the Plane
Learners differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines. In this algebra lesson, students graph linear equations using the slope intercept form. They classify lines based on their slopes.
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Two Investigations of Cubic Functions
Through learning about cubic functions, learners graph cubic functions on their calculator. Students determine the local maximum and minimum points and the tangent line from the x-intercept to a point on the cubic function. Learners...
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Limits and Trigonometric Equations.
In 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.
Texas Instruments
Mean Value Theorem
Students calculate the slopes of secant lines. In this calculus lesson plan, students graph tangent and secant lines using the coordinate plane. They use the Ti calculator to graph and observe the lines.
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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.
Mathematics Assessment Project
College and Career Readiness Mathematics Test C1
Challenge high schoolers with a thorough math resource. The 20-page test incorporates questions from upper-level high school math in applied and higher order questions.
Mathematics Assessment Project
College and Career Readiness Mathematics Test C2
Scholars apply knowledge learned over their high school math courses in order to determine their college readiness. The 20-page resource emphasizes applied problem solving.
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Epidemic or False Alert?
In this rate worksheet, 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 worksheet contains...
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Differentiability and Linear Approximation
In this linear approximation instructional activity, students determine the derivative of a function and explore properties of the error when using a tangent line to approximate a function graph. This two-page instructional activity...
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Worksheet 24 - Fall 1995
In this math activity, students find an equation of a curve such that the slope at the point (x, y) on the curve is 3x2 +2 and (−1, 1) is a point on the curve.
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Pike's Peak Problem
In this algebra worksheet, students answer a word problem about a distance-rate multiplied by times problem. They discuss slope and altitude. There is an answer key with this problem.
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Implicit Differentiation
Students implicitly differentiate functions . In 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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Amazing Consistent Ratios
Students derive the six trigonometric identities. In this trigonometry lesson, students find the ratios of sine, cosine and tangent using the right triangle. They use properties of the Pythagorean Theorem to find the trig identities.
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Derivative Theorems
Put all of the derivative rules into one basket. The lesson stars with warm-up exercises that provide a connection to previously learned concepts. The lesson plan uses the different derivative theorems to calculate a variety of...