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December 04, 20095.5 Linearization and Newton's Method (old version)Examines how the slope of the tangent line at a point could aid in the estimation of a function value or in estimation of the x intercepts.29 minPlay
November 30, 20095.4 Optimization (old version)Using the derivative to maximize or minimize. 2 geometric examples are explored.25 minPlay
November 18, 20095.3 day 2 connecting the graphs to concavity and points of inflection (old version)Examines the graphical connections between concavity and the first and second derivative30 minPlay
November 16, 20095.3 intro-derivatives and the connection to graphs (old version)analyzing the connection between pos/neg derivatives and if f' exists or is zero at a specific value18 minPlay
November 09, 20095.1 day 1 Critical points and extrema (old version)Investigate the definition of a critical point. Examine various functions and their extrema.41 minPlay
November 03, 20094.4 day 2 part 2. Application involving the derivative of an exponentialMilk has been set out on the counter. How does it warm up? This question is explored.20 minPlay
November 02, 20094.4 day 1 Derivatives of exponentials and logarithms(old version)Determines the general formula for exponential and natural logarithms. the derivative of e^x is explored. Sketchpad is used to show the connection of slope for e^x.36 minPlay
October 28, 20094.3 day 1, intro to derivatives of inverse functions (old version)Explores the connection between the derivatives of a function and its inverse. Graphical connections are made.31 minPlay