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Worksheet 3: Graphing Speed and Time
In this graphing speed and time worksheet, learners answer 7 questions regarding graphing, speed, distance, derivatives, Newton's method and wheel radius.
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Homework Handout for Class 28
In this calculus learning exercise, students are given 3 short-answer problems regarding Newton's method, generalized Babylonian algorithms and estimation.
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Worksheet 14 1/2: Newton's Method
In this Newton's Method activity, students use Newton's Method to estimate the largest root and sketch graphs. This one-page activity contains six multi-step problems.
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Discussion Sheet 7: Intermediate Value Theorem
For this intermediate value theorem worksheet, students use the intermediate value theorem to verify that equations are solvable. They find the slope, and determine the height and radius of given figures. Students complete rate and...
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Applications of Derivatives: Newton's Method
In this derivative worksheet, students use Newton's Method for finding the roots of a function. They identify the local extrema and discuss ways in which Newton's Method can fail. This one-page worksheet contains four problems.
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Challenge Discussion Sheet 8
In this differential worksheet, students compute the rate a boat is approaching a dock when given the height and length of a rope. They find the rate the angle formed when a rocket is launched at given distances above the ground....
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Newton's Method
Come to this site to discover how the formula for finding the (n+1) approximation for the root using the equations of tangent lines (Newton's Method). The site also explains when Newton's Method fails.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Applications of Derivatives
Hotmath provides 25 practice problems dealing with derivative applications. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide.
Mathematics Archives
Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Newton's Method
This site offers a tutorial on Newton's Method. Be sure to check the discussion link. The site offers the formula for finding the successive approximations of a root.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Newton's Method
This activity explains how and why Newton's method works.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Calculus I: Applications of Derivatives
Learners examine applications of derivatives. Topics investigated are rates of change, the mean value theorem, optimization problems, critical points, linear approximations, and Newton?s method. Class notes, definitions, and examples...
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Newton's Method to Find Zeros of a Function
Students learn about Newton?s method. Newton?s method is an example of how differentiation is used to find zeros of functions and solve equations numerically. The tutorial consists of examples with detailed solutions.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Newton's Method
This lesson provides an example demonstrating the iterative method of finding the roots of a function using derivatives.
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota: Newton's Method (Applet)
This site from the University of Minnesota explains the concept of Newton's Method and offers the formula for finding the next approximation of the root from a first guess. The site has an interactive applet showing the second and third...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Newton's Method
This site explores Newton's method and its uses as well as providing examples for the student. Formulas and links to related sites are included.