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Understanding the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

For Students Higher Ed
For this Fundamental Theorem of Calculus worksheet, students demonstrate their understanding of the theorem by identifying the derivative and anti-derivative of given functions. This two-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Graph Of The Derivative

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students 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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Definition Of The Derivative

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson 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. Students then graph the derivative and draw its...
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Derivatives Of The 6 Inverse Trig Functions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
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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Implicit Differentiation

For Students 9th - 11th
In this calculus worksheet, students solve equations using implicit differentiation with respect to x. They find the slope givena  specific point. There are 14 questions.
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Product Rule

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the Product Rule for Derivatives and apply it to a variety of different types of problems. They think critically while using the rule and follow the examples included in the instructional activity to help find the...
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Eighteen Higher Order Derivative Problems

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this higher order derivatives worksheet, learners find the first, second, or third derivative in eighteen problems.  Students also evaluate derivatives for given values.
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Finding Derivatives of Twenty Trig Functions

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this derivatives activity, students take the derivative of fifty various trigonometric functions.  These fifty problems vary in difficulty.
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Particle Motion

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed Standards
Derivatives are useful for many things — they can even keep track of particle motion. An informative lesson plan provides an introduction to the idea of the second derivative in particle motion. Class members determine the velocity...
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Indefinite Integrals

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed Standards
The inverse of matter is anti-matter, so the inverse of a derivative is an antiderivative. The lesson introduces antiderivatives and indefinite integrals to the class along with the notation for integrals. Groups work together to find...
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AP Test Prep
College Board

2005 AP® Calculus AB Free-Response Questions

For Students 10th - 12th
Develop an awareness of the exam. Pupils and teachers use the six release free-response questions to see how the exam covers topics. The questions are divided among calculator and non-calculator items. Scholars see the importance of...
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AP Test Prep
College Board

2008 AP® Calculus AB Free-Response Questions

For Students 10th - 12th
Get the most out of released items. Teachers use the included materials to learn about test-takers' performance on released free-response questions. Pupils respond to the questions and compare their responses to sample scored responses...
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AP Test Prep
College Board

2006 AP® Calculus BC Free-Response Questions

For Students 10th - 12th
Move along with the review. Teachers and scholars use the six released free-response questions to review for their upcoming AP® exam. Questions from the 2006 exam contain problems dealing with cars, objects moving along a curve, and...
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AP Test Prep
College Board

2005 AP® Calculus BC Free-Response Questions

For Students 10th - 12th
Differentiate between the exams. Using the Q&A document, teachers compare the free-response questions that BC test-takers see to those that AB test-takers see. The pupils see which questions come from AB content and also those that...
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Calculus AB/BC - Solving Related Rates Problems

For Students 10th - 12th
A solution to a lack of resources on related rates awaits. Viewers of an educational video learn how to solve related rates problems. They build on their prior experience of related rates to write equations for contextual situations,...
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Calculus AB/BC - Introduction to Related Rates

For Students 10th - 12th
Here's a video for those who can relate to being confused about related rates. The fourth of eight lessons in Unit 4 - Contextual Applications looks at related rates. Individuals learn to write equations that show a relationship between...
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Calculus AB/BC - Approximating a Function's Value Using Local Linearity

For Students 10th - 12th
No need to be exact every time. Pupils watch an engaging video on approximating function values. They see how to write the equation of a tangent line, use it to calculate approximations, and then determine whether it is an overestimate...
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Calculus AB/BC - Verifying Solutions for Differential Equations

For Students 10th - 12th
Find out if it is truly the solution. An informative presentation provides viewers with multiple examples of finding the particular solution to a differential equation. Learners find out how to verify the solution by differentiating the...
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AP Test Prep
College Board

2001 AP® Calculus BC Free-Response Questions

For Students 10th - 12th
Take an abbreviated look at the exam. Class members review released items to prepare for the BC exam. The released questions are the six free-response questions from the 2001 exam. Three of the items have context, while the other three...
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AP Test Prep
College Board

2008 AP® Calculus BC Free-Response Questions

For Students 10th - 12th
The AP® exam is not just about the calculations. By reviewing the free-response questions from 2008, teachers and pupils see that several items require justifications and explanations to gain full credit. The chief reader even points out...
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Calculus AB/BC - Using the Mean Value Theorem

For Students 10th - 12th
At some point the rate of change must be the average. Pupils first see the definition of the Mean Value Theorem and hear an explanation of it in simple terms. The helpful video then compares the Mean Value Theorem with the Intermediate...
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Calculus AB/BC - Introduction to Optimization Problems

For Students 10th - 12th
Let's get the equation set. Pupils see the importance of setting up an one-variable equation in the first of two lessons on optimization problems. The presenter works four different types of problems before individuals use the included...
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Proof That One Equals Zero (Using Calculus)

For Students 11th - 12th
In this proofs worksheet, learners evaluate the integral of 1 function. Students use uv-substitution to prove 0=1.
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Engineering in a Calculus Classroom

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners solve several differential equations. In this calculus lesson, students test their modulus calculation by testing different weights or beam lengths. They share their findings in class.