Derivative of a Function as Slope of Tangent Line

Students can move a point along a function. At each point the tangent line and its slope are displayed. A trace is made of the slope of the tangent as a function of the x-value of the point. So a graph of the derivative of a function is generated by moving a point along a function and graphing the slope of the tangent line at each point. New functions can be entered in the "input" box.

 

Jill

 
Resource Type
Activity
Tags
derivate  derivative  line  tangent 
Target Group (Age)
14 – 18
Language
English
 
 
 
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