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Arithmetic Complex Numbers

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students convert quadratic functions from standard form to vertex form. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve polynomials using synthetic and long division. They derive and apply the remainder theorem and factor theorem.
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The Product and Quotient Rules

For Students Higher Ed
In this product and quotient rules worksheet, students use Taylor's Theorem to rewrite functions in a given form. They determine the derivatives of functions. This three-page worksheet contains explanations, examples, and seven problems.
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Logarithms: Test Sections 4.1 - 4.3 A.P. Calculus

For Students 10th - 12th
For this logarithms worksheet, students evaluate and solve equations with logarithms.  They derive the formula for a derivative of a given function.  Students explain the differences between logarithms.  This one-page worksheet contains...
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AP Calculus Practice Exam

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Calculus worksheet, students are provided with questions that are reflective of the content of their exam.  Topics covered include derivatives, volume of a solid of rotation, local maximum and minimum, and integration.  The one...
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Linear Approximation

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
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...
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Velocity, Position, Distance

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve problems involving motion and distance. In this calculus activity, students use to derivative to calculate the velocity-of a function. They observe objects moving along a straight line.
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Kepler's 3rd Law

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students derive the velocity in a circular orbit of any radius. They derive the Earth escape velocity and prove Kepler's 3rd law for circular orbits # A simple formula for the orbital period in a circular Earth orbit of given radius.
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Numerical Analysis: Polynomials

For Students Higher Ed
For this polynomial worksheet, students explore functions, determine the least square error, and explore quadratic spline interpolation. This two-page worksheet contains approximately six problems.
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Basic Calculus: Extrema, and Optimization: Putting it all Together

For Students Higher Ed
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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What is an Antiderivative? Slope Fields

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students take the derivative of a function. In this calculus lesson, students define slope fields and what they are used for. They relate slope fields to the real world.
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Worksheet 12 - Spring 1996

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students consider a series and test to see if the law of convergence applies or not. Then they calculate the Taylor series about x = 0 for the trigonometric functions f(x)=sinx and g(x)=cos.
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Finding the Extrema Graphically and Symbolically

For Students Higher Ed
In this extrema worksheet, students use the first derivative test and the second derivative test to determine the local extrema. They identify the local maximum and global maximum. This eight-page worksheet contains detailed...
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Applied Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. In this calculus lesson, students identify the graphical connections between functions and accumulation functions. They use a TI to represent the functions.
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Reading Graphs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice plotting functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane, see several categories of functions, including lines and parabolas, and read a graph, answering questions about the situation described by the graph
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Complex Analysis: Cauchy's Residue Theorem

For Students Higher Ed
In this residue theorem worksheet, students find the poles of a function classify all singularities of a function, and compute the residues of that function. This two-page worksheet contains explanations and examples, as well as five...
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Math 155 - Worksheet 10. Logarithm

For Students Higher Ed
In this logarithm worksheet, students read story problems, write an equation to solve the problem, and leave the answer in logarithm or exponential form. They find the derivative of given functions. This two-page worksheet contains six...
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Unit Circle

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate the different properties of a unit circle. In this geometry instructional activity, students identify the six different values of trigonometric functions. They solve trigonometric equations using values derived from...
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Reading Graphs

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students plot functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane. They explore lines and parabolas. Students analyze graphs and answer questions about the information presented on the graph using an online program.
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Simple Harmonic Motion

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students solve problems involving graphs. In this calculus lesson plan, students relate harmonic motion to velocity. They discuss the derivative and the effect on the functions created.
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The Corner Problem

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of the corner problem. In this corner problem lesson, students use the TI-NSpire to determine the maximum length a rod can be and still pass horizontally around a corner. Students use similar triangles to...
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Converging Series

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this functions activity, students calculate the average value, continuity, and the radius of convergence. There are 17 multiple choice questions.
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The Quadratic Formula

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve quadratic function by completing the square. In this algebra lesson plan, students use the quadratic formula to factor quadratics and find the roots. They graph the parabola and identify its properties.
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Taylor Seies

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this calculus worksheet, students find the Taylor series for each function adn give the interval where the series converges. The two page worksheet contains nine questions. Answers are not included.
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Euler's Method

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners identify Euler's method of graphing in this calculus lesson. They approximate values of a function and check their work using EM. They also differentiate equations at an exact point.