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Curated OER

Number Problems

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students write equations for problems. In this number lesson, students add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers to solve for a variable. They rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols.
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Derivatives with Mean Value Theorem and Rolle's Theorem: Maxima and Minima

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
Rolle with the mean values and derivatives. Scholars complete the statements of Rolle's Theorem and the Mean Value Theorem. Using the interactive to illustrate scenarios, pupils respond to questions concerning the theorems in terms of...
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Curated OER

Worksheet 13 - Derivative

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this derivative of a power worksheet, students compare derivatives of functions, and graph functions. This one-page worksheet contains five multi-step problems.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Simplifying Square Roots

For Students 8th Standards
Explore the process of simplifying square roots through an analysis of perfect squares. The fourth lesson of 25 expects individuals to find the perfect square factors in each radicand as a means of simplifying. The perfect square factor...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Square Roots

For Students 8th Standards
Investigate the relationship between irrational roots and a number line with a resource that asks learners to put together a number line using radical intervals rather than integers. A great progression, they build on their understanding...
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EngageNY

Existence and Uniqueness of Square Roots and Cube Roots

For Students 8th Standards
Teach cube roots by building on an understanding of square roots. The third installment of a 25-part series asks learners to solve simple quadratic and cubic equations using roots. Scholars compare square roots and cube roots throughout...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Word Problems

For Teachers 8th Standards
Use several skills to solve word problems leading to systems of equations. Scholars define variables and write equations to model situations described within word problems. Pupils solve the resulting system of linear equations using...
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Tangent Line Approximation: Estimating Square Roots

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
Estimating a square root is as easy as evaluating a linear equation. Using the derivative of the square root function, pupils calculate an estimation of square roots. Class members determine the equation of the tangent line at the value...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Applications of Derivatives: Finding Maxima and Minima

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this calculus worksheet, students are given 10 short-answer problems regarding functions, derivatives, minima, maxima and extremes.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Calculus Assignment: Derivative

For Students 10th - 12th
In this derivative worksheet, students use the definition of the derivative to solve given function problems. This two-page worksheet contains four multi-step problems. Answers are given on page two of the worksheet.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Using a "Natural Function" not a equation to discuss derivatives

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this derivative worksheet, students relate the concept of the derivative to the "real world" model of seasons.  Students are then asked to discuss zeros, increasing values, decreasing values, and critical values of this model. ...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Applications of First and Second Derivatives.

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this calculus worksheet, students solve for the critical values, open intervals and find the maximum and minimum. There are 7 questions dealing with the derivative.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Numerical Word Search

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this numerical word search instructional activity, students solve ten problems and then search for the solutions in a grid of numbers.  A few of the problems require that the student has taken calculus. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Worksheet 8: Functions and Falling Bodies

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students answer 6 questions having to do with continuous and differentiable functions, falling bodies, and derivatives.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Derivative Exam

For Students 10th - 12th
In this derivatives worksheet, students find the first derivative of 30 equations. Formulas begin with f(x)=-5 and progress in difficulty through the exam.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Twelve Related Rates Word Problems

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this word problems worksheet, students solve twelve related rates word problems. Knowledge of geometry is necessary to complete these problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Partial Derivatives for a Function of Two Variables

For Students Higher Ed
In this partial derivatives activity, students complete one word problem by finding the (x,y) coordinates of a point when it moves parallel to one axis. When given a function, they find six partial derivatives. Students solve four...
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Curated OER

Comprehension of Word Problems

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore math functions by completing a worksheet in class. In this word problem solving lesson, 3rd graders read a book titled Counting on Frank by Rod Clement and utilize the information in the story to answer study...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Exploiting the Connection to Trigonometry 2

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
The class checks to see if the formula for finding powers of a complex number works to find the roots too.  Pupils review the previous day's work and graph on the polar grid. The discussion leads the class to think about how to reverse...
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EngageNY

Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Many learners find completing the square the preferred approach to solving quadratic equations. Class members combine their skills of using square roots to solve quadratics and completing the square. The resource incorporates a variety...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Applications of Derivatives: Newton's Method

For Students Higher Ed
In this derivative worksheet, students use Newton's Method for finding the roots of a function. They identify the local extrema and discuss ways in which Newton's Method can fail. This one-page worksheet contains four problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Applications of Derivatives: Concavity and Optimization

For Students Higher Ed
In this derivatives worksheet, students sketch the graph of a function by determining the local maxima, minima and inflection points. They graph a second function when given the interval. Students solve two word problems involving...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Senior Analysis: Derivatives by Definition

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this derivative worksheet, students find the derivative of given functions. They identify the equation of a line tangent to a specified function. This three-page worksheet contains 22 multi-step problems.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

BC Series 1 - Derivatives

For Teachers 10th - 11th
In this function worksheet, learners find the derivatives of a function. They graph each function and determine the interval. This three-page worksheet contains 8 problems.