Students examine and discuss Newton's Laws and discover his contribution to physics. In groups, they participate in an experiment in which they much apply the Laws to the world around them. They describe contact and conservative forces...

In this matter and motion worksheet, students solve 3 different types of problems that relate to the chain rule for multivariable functions. First, they find the rate of increase of the volume of a can and the rate of increase of the...

Students use online resources, including animations,to define the slope of a curve and how to calculate the slope. They solve 8 problems online, using the definition of the derivative of a function at a point to calculate slope of the...

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...

Learn how to evaluate the derivatives of polynomials.  Mathematicians find the derivative of a quadratic function and determine the value at a given value.  Students compare the slope of the secant line through two points with...

In this derivatives worksheet, students identify intervals. They differentiate given functions. This one page worksheet contains seven multi-step problems.

Young scholars create models of the Mean Value Theorem.  In this Mean Value lesson, students use their knowledge of derivatives and exponential functions to explore the Mean Value Theorem.  They illustrate the meaning of the...

In this polynomial worksheet, students read an assortment of story problems, determine the necessary information, and write an equation to solve the problem. Problems consist of topics dealing with area, factoring polynomials, distance,...

In this sine and cosine worksheet, students use the law of sines and law of cosines to find the required part of a triangle. Examples and explanations are provided. This three-page worksheet contains 24 problems. Answers are listed at...

In this cosine learning exercise, students find the cosine of x for different measurements of triangles. Students complete 10 cosine problems.

In this math worksheet, students graph the function f(x) = sinx on a set of axes that is at least half the size of a page of notebook paper.

Pupils study the basic principles of right triangle geometry needed to solve for unknown values of a right triangle. They apply and master the principles of right triangle geometry by solving problems.

Students explore the concept of mathematical models. For this mathematical model lesson, students create a mathematical model from data from 4 cities over 15 months. Students are told they are working for a weather station. Students...

In this worksheet, students solve 5 multi-step problems involving sine, cosine, velocity, inflection and constants.

Students identify the relationship between chords, secants and circles. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the length of the chords. They sketch the secant lines on a circle.

Twelfth graders discuss sine curves and enter equations into their graphing calculator then compare different graphs created on their calculators. They identify the period, amplitude and phase shift given the graph or the equation of a...

Students find a planetary object using star fields.  In this investigative lesson students determine the distance to an object using trigonometric parallax. 

Fifth graders use tan to solve problems involving right-angled triangles. They solve equations of the form tan(8) =a, for a between 180 degrees and 360 degrees. They state the value of tan (8) in special cases.

In this calculus worksheet, 12th graders assess their knowledge of functions, integrals, trigonometric functions, derivatives, and limits.  The four page worksheet contains twenty-eight multiple choice questions.  Answers are...

Students explore the concept of the sine function. For this sine function lesson, students use a plexiglass sine wave generator to visualize the sine function. Students use a computer program/calculator to adjust aspects of the sine...

In this accident reconstruction worksheet, students use trigonometry and vectors to determine the speeds of automobiles in a car accident.  They compute the speed at which a car skidded before a crash.  This one-page worksheet...

In this trigonometry activity, students look for the answers to the problems to many functions and define the terms found there.

"Fore!" All right, no one really yells this out in miniature golf, but this well-defined activity will have your charges using lots of numbers in their unique design of a miniature golf hole. Included in the activity criteria is the...

Your learners combine their knowledge of real and imaginary numbers and matrices in an activity containing thirty lessons, two assessments (mid-module and end module), and their corresponding rubrics. Centered on complex numbers and...