Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

The Extreme Value Theorem

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Finding the critical numbers of a function can be extreme. The lesson introduces the Extreme Value Theorem to the class with a graph. Pupils then have an opportunity to practice determining the values using an algebraic function.
AP Test Prep
College Board

Why We Use Theorem In Calculus

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Young scholars read an article to explain the reasoning behind theorems. In this calculus lesson, students understand the underlying principles of theorems and how it helps them make sense of the problems. They know why they do what they...
Activity
Houston Area Calculus Teachers

Collecting Driving Data

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
Give AP Calculus classes the opportunity to check the accuracy of their calculations! A calculus activity involves the collection of data, the application of mathematics, and the analysis of the accuracy of results. Young mathematicians...
Worksheet
Curated OER

AP Calculus Practice Exam

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this calculus learning exercise, students calculate the derivative, find the invertible given the derivative and review basic concepts for their AP calculus exam. There are 17 questions.
Activity
Houston Area Calculus Teachers

Area and Volume

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
An AP calculus lesson begins with an activity to determine the volume of a solid using a cross-section. Next, learners review the ways to find the area between two curves , as well how to find the volume of a solid created...
Worksheet
Curated OER

AP Calculus Practice Exam

For Students 11th - 12th
For this practice exam worksheet, students solve 17 multiple choice problems. Students find derivatives, points of continuity, maximums, minimums, integrals, and area of enclosed regions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The First Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Solve problems using the fundamental theorem. In this calculus lesson, students solve problems using theorems and proving theorems. They derive the fundamental theorem as they study it.
Lesson Plan
Texas Instruments

Mean Value Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students calculate the slopes of secant lines. In this calculus lesson, students graph tangent and secant lines using the coordinate plane. They use the Ti calculator to graph and observe the lines.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Second Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Students investigate the fundamental theorem of calculus. In this calculus lesson, students derive the fundamental theorem of calculus. They differentiate between the first and second theorem.
Worksheet
Curated OER

AP Calculus Practice Exam

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Calculus worksheet, learners are provided with questions that are reflective of the content of their exam.  Topics covered include derivatives, volume of a solid of rotation, local maximum and minimum, and integration. ...
AP Test Prep
College Board

Differentiability of Piecewise Defined Functions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Differentiable or not, that is the question. An informational website gives two theorems on the differentiability of piecewise functions at their endpoints. It goes on to apply the theorems to present two solution methods to a past AP®...
Worksheet
Curated OER

AP Calculus Practice Exam

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Calculus worksheet, students are provided with practice problems for their exam.  Topics covered include derivatives, area bounded by a curve, local maximum, instantaneous rate of change, and the volume of a solid of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers, with the assistance of their TI-84 Plus / TI-83 Plus calculators, explore and assess the connections between an accumulation function, one defined by a definite integral, and the integrand. They summarize that the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

MVT for Derivatives

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young scholars find the derivative using the mean value theorem in this calculus instructional activity. They find the slopes of secant and tangent lines, then analyze the function and identify the slope.
AP Test Prep
College Board

Seeing Is Believing

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students read about AP calculus online. In this calculus lesson, students learn real life usage for calculus. They read about instructors and their experience teaching and incorporating calculus into the real world.
Worksheet
Curated OER

A.P. Calculus Practice Exam AB Version- Section I- Part B

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
For this A. P. Calculus AB worksheet, students solve seventeen multiple-choice problems with a graphing calculator.  This worksheet is designed as a practice test for the A.P. Exam and should be timed.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Applying the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

For Students Higher Ed
In this fundamental theorem worksheet, students identify the anti-derivative and write equations as an explicit function. This two-page worksheet contains two multi-step problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet 7

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students examine the values of the series and determine how they could be defined as divergent. They also evaluate the Squeeze Theorem.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Gateway Arc Length

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Four Color Theorem

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students identify and interpret how the Free Response questions are graded on an AP Exam. They also discuss coloring the included map, placing several examples on the board to determine the number of colors necessary to color each....
Worksheet
Curated OER

Using Riemann Sums

For Students Higher Ed
In the Riemann sums worksheet, students use Riemann sums to estimate the area under a curve. They calculate intervals and subintervals. Students create a graph picturing the intervals. This seven-page worksheet contains explanations...
Study Guide
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Ap Calculus

For Students 9th - 10th
View xplanations and examples using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Great review for the AP Calculus test!
Study Guide
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Ap Calculus

For Students 9th - 10th
View explanations and examples using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Great review for the AP Calculus test!
Study Guide
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Part 1

For Students 9th - 10th
Familiarize yourself with one of the most important theorems in all of calculus, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Plenty of examples and explanations are provided. This is a great review for AP Calculus test!