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Math2

Math2.org: Series Convergence Tests

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excellent resource! It states all of the most common tests for series convergence. Examples are not included.
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Math Words

Math Words: Alternating Series Test

For Students 9th - 10th
This site begins with the general form of an alternating series and then gives an easy to follow discussion of how to determine if an alternating series is convergent.
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Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Alternating Series Test

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the alternating series test with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition and examples that enhance further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
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Math2

Math2.org: Series Expansions

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough review of calculus series. Links direct the student to the basic properties of series, as well as to explanations and examples of convergence tests in series. The expansions for exponential, logarithmic, and root functions and...
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Leibniz Criterion

For Students 9th - 10th
This page states the Leibniz Criterion, or the alternating series test that determines whether or not an alternating series converges.
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Other

Old Dominion University/ the Alternating Series Test

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the equation for the alernating series test.
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Texas A&M University

A Divergent Alternating Series Whose Terms Go to Zero

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an example of an alternating series whose terms go to zero but whose sum diverges. Can you guess why it diverges? Go to this site to find out why.