What is Instantaneous Change?

Grade 1045 min

Learning Objective

I can differentiate between average rate of change and instantaneous rate of change and explain their significance in calculus.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

1A.1. Introducing Calculus: Can Change Occur at an Instant?

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œExplain the difference between average rate of change and instantaneous rate of change. Give an example of a situation where knowing the instantaneous rate of change is more useful than knowing the average rate of change. ”

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