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Calculus AB/BC - Solving Optimization Problems
Move beyond setting up equations. Pupils continue with optimization problems and use their knowledge of derivatives to find solutions. They watch as the video uses equations from previous examples and find solutions to answer specific...
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Optimization
Learners identify the critical points to a function. For this calculus lesson, young scholars perform optimization of functions. They use the TI to create a visual of the graph.
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Basic Calculus: Extrema, and Optimization: Putting it all Together
In this extrema and optimization worksheet, students identify all points in the domain and determine the critical points. They compute the second derivative and find the global maxima and minima. This two-page worksheet contains two...
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Quiz 7: Multivariable Calculus
Test your students' calculus skills with this quiz, the first page of which includes instructions and an honor pledge. On the second page, students find the maximum and minimum values of the of an identified figure with given...
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Engineering in a Calculus Classroom
Young scholars 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.
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The Apple Orchard Problem
Students explore various approaches to solving a problem of maximizing the total production of apples in an orchard. In this apple orchard instructional activity, students collect data in order to solve the apple orchard problem...
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TI-Nspire™ CAS
When it comes to rating educational calculators, this calculator is always near the top of this list. Now it's available as an app. There is a lot of calculator power wrapped up in this app. Not only is this a fully functioning...
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TI-Nspire™
We landed on the moon with less computing capabilities than you can find in this app! Here is a multiple function calculator that takes all the power you get from a handheld and adds the wonderful large screen that only a tablet can...
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Worksheet #5, Concavity,
In this calculus worksheet, students determine the intervals in which a given relation is concave up. They determine the inflection points of a given formula. Students use the second derivative test to classify the relative extrema of a...
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Exploring Infinite Series
Learners analyze geometric series in detail. They determine convergence and sum of geometric series, identify a series that satisfies the alternating series test and utilize a graphing handheld to approximate the sum of a series.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Optimization Business Applications
You can apply calculus to the business world! This lesson goes through a number of business applications of derivatives and optimization that are widely used. Explanations and examples are provided. Great review for the AP Calculus test!
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Do Dea: Optimization Examples
Practice types of problems you will see on AP Calculus test that deal with optimization. Formulas and examples are provided.
BBC
Bbc: Differentiations
This site presents a tutorial on the topic of differentiation. Points of focus include rules for differentiation, tangents to curves, derivatives, increasing and decreasing functions, and optimization. Examples and a practice test are...