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Instantaneous Rates of Change Instructional VideoInstantaneous Rates of Change Instructional Video
Publisher
Corbett Maths
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Grade
8th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Media Length
8:36
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Duration
45 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2017
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Instantaneous Rates of Change

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Here's a great lesson that looks at slope as an instantaneous change. Using an estimated tangent line, the presenter shows the class how to find an approximation for the instantaneous rate of change. Scholars determine the slope of the tangent line at a given point to solve instantaneous rates of change problems.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

slope, slope formula, tangent lines, tangent, rate of change

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Conduct a mini-lesson on why the instantaneous rate of change is the slope of the tangent line

Classroom Considerations

  • Individuals should know how to calculate the slope
  • Worksheets cover both instantaneous and average rates of change

Pros

  • Plots are large enough to determine values of point on the graph
  • Includes the work needed on the answer key

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2

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