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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2014 Regional Conference and Exposition: Richmond, Virginia

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

243- Proofs of Ten Theorems from First Semester Calculus

Friday, November 14, 2014: 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
B10 (Greater Richmond Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
William Rose

Handouts
  • Presentation #243, Rose, Powerpoint.pdf (50.1 kB)
  • Presentation #243, Rose, The Calculus Proofs.pdf (3.1 MB)

  • The proofs of the key theorems from calculus can be made accessible to high school students if they are presented in an intuitive, flowing style. Eschewing cheap algebra tricks, and with the aim of increasing understanding, I will present geometry-based proofs of ten central theorems from differential calculus.

    Presentation Format: 9-12 Session
    Grade Band Audience: 9 to 12, Higher Education

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