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Introduction to Slope Fields

Subject Area
Math: Calculus: Derivatives
Math: AP Calculus: AP Calculus
Level
9-12
Activity Time
40 Minutes
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    This is Activity 13 from the EXPLORATIONS Book:
    Calculus Activities.
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Introduction to Slope Fields

Activity Overview

In this activity, students learn what a slope field represents in terms of dy/dx. Students create a slope field for a given differential equation

Subject Area
Math: Calculus: Derivatives
Math: AP Calculus: AP Calculus
Level
9-12
Activity Time
40 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-83 Plus Family
TI-84 Plus
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition
TI-84 Plus CE Family
Other Materials
    This is Activity 13 from the EXPLORATIONS Book:
    Calculus Activities.
    The following material is required for this activity:
  • Graph Paper
Resource Types
Lessons
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