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Calculus Grapher

Draw a graph of any function and see graphs of its derivative and integral. Don't forget to use the magnify/demagnify controls on the y-axis to adjust the scale.

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Topics

Main Topics

  • Plotting
  • graph interpretation
  • calculus graph relationships

Related Topics

Sample Learning Goals

  • �Given a function sketch
  • the derivative
  • or integral curves
  • � Use the language of calculus to discuss motion�Explain what the effect of a discontinuity in a function has on the derivative and the integral curves � Explain the difference between smooth versus piecewise continuous function curve� Be able to describe in words with illustrations what the derivative and integral functions are.i.e.: the derivative is the �rate of change� and the integral is the accumulation of the area of the function � Students generalize the idea of a graph [F(x) vs x] or [x(t) vs t] can represent the same thing.

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Teaching Ideas

Tips for Teachers

The teacher's guide contains tips for teachers created by the PhET team (PDF).

Ideas and Activities for this Sim

There are 4 contributions listed.

Ascending Sort (Z-A)Title Author Level Type Updated
amonia-water underwater snow storms J. GeerUG-AdvHW11/09
Calculus Grapher for Math (Pre-Calculus or Calculus) T. LoebleinUG-Intro
HS		Demo
CQs
HW		9/09
Calculus Grapher: Relating motion graphs to calculus graphs Designed by PhET IconImage of Gold StarT. LoebleinUG-Intro
HS		HW
CQs		9/09
Teacher M. LiHSHW9/09

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Software Requirements

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Windows Systems Macintosh Systems Linux Systems
Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7
Macromedia Flash 8 or later
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later, or Firefox 2 or later
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Macromedia Flash 8 or later
Safari 2 or later, or Firefox 2 or later
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Firefox 2 or later

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Credits

Design Team Third-party Libraries Thanks To
  • Michael Dubson (lead)
  • Trish Loeblien
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