Derivatives with Piece-Wise Defined Functions
Math: Calculus: Derivatives
Math: Precalculus: Piecewise Functions
Math: AP Calculus: AP Calculus
9-12
50 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ CX series
Lessons
Derivatives with Piece-Wise Defined Functions
Activity Overview
Piece-wise defined functions are used extensively in PreCalculus and Calculus. This concept will be used to teach and demonstrate differentiation. Students will engage in a discovery activity using the TI-Nspire. Students will take the derivative at a particular point as well as calculate the derivative as a function.
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Math: Calculus: Derivatives
Math: Precalculus: Piecewise Functions
Math: AP Calculus: AP Calculus
9-12
50 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ CX series
Lessons
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