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River Optimization Problem
Young scholars define the different methods used for optimizing a particular element of a problem. In this optimization problem lesson, students optimize appropriate details of a problem using data collection, algebra, technology, and/or...
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Calculus Activity based on "The Simpsons"
In this calculus worksheet, students are provided with a translation of a scene from the Simpsons in which the teacher solves a calculus problem. Students explain if her solution is correct. The one page...
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Practice Test for Midterm: Partial Derivatives
In this partial derivatives worksheet, students use Lagrange multipliers to find the maximum and minimum values of a given function. They find an equation of the tangent plane under given conditions and identify the second partial...
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The Derivative
In this derivative worksheet, students estimate the derivative of given functions, compute the rate of change at a given point, and simplify the difference quotient. This two-page worksheet contains definitions, examples, and five...
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Implicit Differentiation
In this implicit differentiation worksheet, students use the chain rule to solve for the derivative. The find the equation for the tangent line at a given point and determine if the line is vertical. This two-page worksheet contains...
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Math 155 - Worksheet 5. Derivative
In this derivative worksheet, students find the derivative of given functions and find the equation of a tangent line to a curve. They differentiate functions and work velocity and acceleration functions. This two-page worksheet...
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Math 155 - Worksheet 7. Function
In this function worksheet, students compute the derivative of given functions. They find the equation of a tangent line to a curve and compute the implicit differentiation. This two-page worksheet contains six problems.