Graphing Derivatives Teacher Resources

In this math worksheet, young scholars answer 7 questions having to do with graphing derivatives of functions, rectilinear motion, speed and distance.

Find deeper meaning in graphs. Pupils use the knowledge gained from the previous sections in the unit to sketch graphs of a function's derivative. Learners also see how to sketch a graph of a function given the graph of its derivatives....

In this graphing speed and time worksheet, students answer 7 questions regarding graphing, speed, distance, derivatives, Newton's method and wheel radius.

Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with defining and drawing the graph of a derivative. The lesson includes a definition and examples to lead them away from any misconceptions. They graph derivatives using examples that are...

Build a function backwards. Given a graph of the derivative of a function, pupils piece together a graph of the original function, the antiderivative. Learners use their graphs and the graphs of the derivatives to answer questions about...

Birthdays are a time for celebration, and now they're a time for calculation! An AP calculus lesson uniquely explores relationships between a polynomial function and its derivative. Learners create a cubic function based on their...

It's time to put analytical applications to work. Learners use the eight questions of the mid-Unit 5 review to refresh their memories of the key points. Pupils apply what they have learned to use the Mean Value Theorem, find extrema...

In this function worksheet, students explain continuous and noncontinuous function and graph derivatives. This two-page worksheet contains seven multi-step problems.

Learn to solve functions by taking the derivatives. In this calculus lesson, students compare the graph of a derivative to that of the original function.

In this derivatives activity, students solve 16 short answer problems. Students use a graph of a derivative to determine local maximums and minimums, concavity, inflection points, etc.

Learners graph the derivative of functions in this calculus instructional activity. They use the TI to graph their functions and algebraically take the derivative of each function. They then create a visual and analyze the graph.

In this graphs and derivatives worksheet, students graph the derivative of a function. They find the intervals and identify the maximum and minimum. This one page worksheet contains three multi-step problems.

In this derivatives learning exercise, students solve 11 short answer and graphing problems. Students find inflection points, increasing and decreasing intervals, maximums and minimums, and graph an exponential derivative. Students use...

In this math worksheet, students examine the graph of the derivative. Then they determine the critical points that correspond to the relative extrema.

Absolutely! Find the global maximum and minimums. Pupils watch a video showing how to find the absolute maximums and minimums of a function on an interval by testing critical points. The learners see how to determine whether a critical...

In this derivative instructional activity, students find the derivatives of given functions and graph a function. They identify the intervals which are increasing, decreasing or remain constant. This two-page instructional activity...

in this derivative worksheet, students find the derivative for the function w'(t) and tell the meaning of this. They create a sign chart for the derivative of two functions. Students create the graph of the derivative of a function as...

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.

In this review worksheet, students evaluate given limits. They evaluate graphs. This four-page worksheet contains 27 multi-step problems. Answers are provided on pages three and four.

In this calculus worksheet, students identify the point of increase and decrease on a graph. They analyze the curve of a graph using the derivative. There are 10 open questions about derivatives.

What does dropping a ball look like as a graph? An engaging activity asks learners to record a video of dropping a ball and uploading the video to software for analysis. They compare the position of the ball to time and calculate the...

Using the unit circle and the values of _ at 0, ¹/2, ¹, and 3¹/2, the instructor shows how to construct the cosine graph by translating the x-coordinate of the unit circle to the graph. She then looks at the domain, range, amplitude,...

Sixth in a series of 36, this lesson focuses on gases and their behavior in given situations. Learners review the states of matter and then focus on gases, specifically learning Boyle's, Charles's, Avogadro's Laws, Dalton's, and Graham's...