Surprising Results Using Calculators for Derivatives.

Goetz, Albert; Kahan, Jeremy

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Publication Date: 1995

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Surprising Results Using Calculators for Derivatives.

Goetz, Albert; Kahan, Jeremy

Mathematics Teacher, v88 n1 p30-33 Jan 1995

Attempts to answer and generalize the question: When is the numerical derivative obtained on the graphing calculator greater than the actual derivative, and when is it smaller? Discusses symmetric difference. (MKR)

Descriptors: Calculus, Graphing Calculators, Graphs, Higher Education, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Polynomials, Secondary Education

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Language: English

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