Estimating Slope of a Tangent Line
Math: Calculus: Derivatives
Math: AP Calculus: AP Calculus
9-12
15 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ CX/CX II
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
2.0
Lessons
Estimating Slope of a Tangent Line
Activity Overview
Students examine the graph of y = x2 and secant line pq.
In this activity, students will estimate the slope of a tangent line to a curve by using the secant line between two points on the graph of y = x2.
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Math: Calculus: Derivatives
Math: AP Calculus: AP Calculus
9-12
15 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ CX/CX II
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
2.0
Lessons
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