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Lesson Plan
National Security Agency

Multiple Representations of Limits

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
After an introductory activity to demonstrate the theory of a limit, additional activities approach a limit from graphical, numerical, and algebraic methods. The activity looks at the multiple ways of understanding and evaluating a limit. 
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eBook
Old Dominion University

Introduction to Calculus

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed Standards
This heady calculus text covers the subjects of differential and integral calculus with rigorous detail, culminating in a chapter of physics and engineering applications. A particular emphasis on classic proof meshes with modern graphs,...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Finding the Limit: Piecewise Functions and Graphs

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
This pre-calculus learning exercise is short, yet challenging. High schoolers calculate the limit of piecewise functions, rational functions, and graphs as x approaches a number from the positive or negative side. There are four questions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to Limits

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers practice using graphing calculators and spreadsheets as they explore numeric limits using sequences and functions. They complete a sequencing worksheet, and determine which sequence corresponds to story a story called...
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Lesson Plan
Shodor Education Foundation

InteGreat

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Hands-on investigation of Riemann sums becomes possible without intensive arithmetic gymnastics with this interactive lesson plan. Learners manipulate online graphing tools to develop and test theories about right, left, and midpoint...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Limit Estimation

For Students 9th - 12th
In this pre-calculus learning exercise, students estimate the limit of trig functions and rational functions as x approaches a number. There are 4 questions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Functional Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students perform functional analysis. For this pre-calculus lesson, students recognize the different elements of a function, graph a function and analyze it. They synthesize composites of other basic functions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Finding the Limit of Composite functions

For Students 9th - 10th
In this pre-calculus learning exercise, students calculate the composite of two functions as well as perform basic operations in order to determine the limit as x approaches a given number. There are 4 questions.
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Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Module 4: Linear and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Sequences and series are traditionally thought of as topics for the pre-calculus or calculus class, when learners are figuring out how to develop limits. But this unit uses patterns and slopes of linear functions in unique ways to bring...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Function

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this college level Pre-Calculus worksheet, students investigate the graphs of the sine and cosine functions. The six page worksheet contains seventy-eight problems. Solutions are not provided. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graph of the Tangent, cotangent, Secant, and Cosecant Functions

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this college level Pre-calculus worksheet, students examine the graphs of the Tangent, cotangent, secant, and cosecant functions.  Students find the intercepts and any asymptotes.   The seven page worksheet contains sixty-six...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Mathematics B: High School Exam

For Students 11th - 12th
In this mathematics activity, students solve problems about numerous high school topics including trigonometry, algebra, and pre-calculus. This activity contains, but is not limited to, radicals, inverse functions, transformations, and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Mathematical Modeling

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Pre-Calculus worksheet, students investigate the process of formulating, solving, and interpreting mathematical models.  The ten page worksheet contains explanation and four solved examples to serve as a guide for the modeling...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

L'Hopital's Rule

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Pupils discover and perfect methods of calculation based on rewriting, simplifying, and logarithmic L'Hopital when the traditional applications fail to produce a result.
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App
Texas Instruments

TI-Nspire™ CAS

For Students 8th - Higher Ed Standards
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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Lesson Plan
Kenan Fellows

Attack of the Aphids!

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed Standards
Insects threaten the food production industry, and aphids are one of the big players! Analyzing data of aphid populations gives insight into their behaviors. Learners model the population data of an uninhibited population with an...
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Website
Cool Math

Coolmath: Pre Calculus Tail Behavior

For Students 11th - 12th
This pre-calculus resources provides examples and explanations of tail behavior.
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Math Notes and Math Tests

Pre Calculus Notes: Polynomial Functions of Higher Degree [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource discusses polynomial functions of higher degree. Topics examined are infinity, limits, the factor theorem, and the intermediate value theorem.