Curated OER
Linear Functions of Two Variables
In this linear function worksheet, students write linear functions, in intercept form, that satisfy given conditions. They find the local linearity for a function. This five-page worksheet contains examples, explanations, and six...
Curated OER
Local Linearity
In order to investigate local linearity, students graph the function on the TI-calculator and zoom to observe the change in slope on the line. They incorporate technology to visualize these problems.
Curated OER
Beginning the Year with Local Linearity
Students investigate an article on local linearity. In this calculus instructional activity, students read about the application of math in the real world. They gain insight from the teachers view of how to teach and relate the topic to...
Curated OER
Linear Approximation
Pupils practice examining the tangent to a function to estimate the value of the function near the point of tangency. They view errors associated with those approximations, determine overestimates and find intervals that guarantee a...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Local Linearity and Differentiability
In this activity, students explore a graphical feature of some functions called local linearity. They also investigate the link between local linearity and differentiability through several examples.