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Quotient Rule
Young scholars differentiate functions. In this differentiating functions lesson, students use the quotient rule to differentiate functions. Young scholars use the quotient rule to differentiate rational functions such as a quadratic...
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The Chain Rule
Students determine the derivative of a function. In this determining the derivative of a function lesson, students use the chain rule to find the derivative of the function. Students use the chain rule to take the derivative of each...
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Derivatives of Exponential Functions
Students take derivatives of exponential functions. In this taking derivatives of exponential functions lesson plan, students prove the derivative of an exponential function is the exponential function. Students find derivatives where...
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Lesson #63 Review for Test on Chapter 4
Students explore functions. In this derivatives instructional activity students complete an attached worksheet. A formula sheet for derivatives is included. This instructional activity is designed as a review for the derivatives test.
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Lesson #67 Relative Extrema
Students test for relative extrema. In this Calculus lesson plan, 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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Words with Less Common Derivatives
In this derivatives instructional activity, students review the definition of derivatives and then some examples. Students then find a derivative on their own for the word oppose and complete activities for its derivative. Students then...
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Higher Order Derivatives
In this math instructional activity, students explore the concept of higher order derivatives. They also use the example to find the fourth order Taylor expansion.
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Trig Derivatives
In this trigonometric derivative worksheet, pupils analyze the function and identify the derivative. This one-page worksheet contains approximately 20 problems.
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Worksheet #3, Derivative Rates, Percent Rate of Change, Chain Rule
In this calculus activity, students answer compute the distance of an object from a given point after t seconds when given the formula. They use the chain rule to answer 2 questions. Students compute the derivatives and sketch a graph of...
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Review For Test On Chapter 5
Young scholars engage in a study of various concepts in relation to preparing for a calculus exam. They sketch and discuss and sketch a variety of functions. The lesson includes an outline of review that should be used by the teacher...
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Derivatives Of The 6 Inverse Trig Functions
Students investigate the derivatives of the Six Inverse Trigonometric Functions. They apply the six formulas to inverse function problems that are given in the lesson. Students can take part in using the example problems for independent...
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Definition Of The Derivative
High schoolers engage in a lesson plan that is concerned with the concept of a derivative. They define the concept of a derivative and then complete an assignment that is included in the lesson plan. Students then graph the derivative...
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Graph Of The Derivative
Learners engage in a lesson that is concerned with defining and drawing the graph of a derivative. The lesson includes a definition and examples to lead them away from any misconceptions. They graph derivatives using examples that are...
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Rules For Differentiation
Students investigate the concepts related to derivatives tat include the Power Rule and then apply the appropriate derivative formula to solve the different problems. They practice reading the rules of derivatives included in the lesson...
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Distance, Velocity, and Acceleration
High schoolers engage in a instructional activity that is concerned with the measurement of distance, velocity, and acceleration with the use of derivatives. They follow examples given in the instructional activity to compute the...
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The Football Kick:An Application of Parametric Equations
Learners investigate the concepts relating to the solving of parametric equations. They take the derivatives of parametric equations during guided and independent practice using the problems provided in the lesson plan. Students also...
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Compund Interest and Quiz on Logs
Students discuss compound interest and formulas for compound interest. They listen as the teacher describes continuous compounding and derivations. Students work problems involving compound interest. They compute the effective annual...
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Derivatives Of Logarithms
Learners investigate the derivatives of logarithms. They use the example problems in the activity to help them take derivatives of logarithms to any base. The activity includes detailed examples for the teacher to use during direct...
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Logarithmic Differentiation
High schoolers engage in a lesson that is about the concept of logarithmic differentiation. They practice solving problems to take derivatives of expressions by applying logarithms. The lesson includes examples the teacher could use for...
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Rates Problems
Young scholars engage in a instructional activity that is about the concept of using rates in the context of finding the solution using different types of problems provided in the lesson plan. The instructional activity includes a review...
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Related Rates
Students discuss ways solve related rate problems. They work a problem involving an off-shore tanker which is leaking oil. Students listen as the teacher introduces a strategy for solving related rates problems. Students practice by...
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Dumbing Down
Students explore the definition and derivation of the popular saying "dumb down." Using worksheets and lecture materials, students provide meanings for the phrase when used in varying contexts. They also consider the derivation of each...
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Street Cred
Students explore the definition and derivation of the popular word "cred." Using worksheets and lecture materials, students provide meanings for the word when used in varying contexts and when used as a phrase. They also consider the...
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Keeping Your English Up To Date: Bless
Students explore the definition and derivation of the popular usage of the word bless to talk about sweet or cute things. Using worksheets and lecture materials, students provide meanings for the word "bless" when used in varying contexts.