Calculus generally

  • Scientific curves
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    Scientific curves

    Age
    16 to 18
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    Can you sketch these difficult curves, which have uses in mathematical modelling?
  • Branching Processes and Extinction
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    Branching processes and extinction

    Age
    16 to 18
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    An advanced mathematical exploration supporting our series of articles on population dynamics for advanced students.
  • Population Ecology using Probability
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    Population ecology using probability

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    An advanced mathematical exploration supporting our series of articles on population dynamics for advanced students.
  • Curve Hunter
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    Curve hunter

    Age
    14 to 18
    Challenge level
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    This problem challenges you to sketch curves with different properties.

  • Calculus Countdown
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    Calculus countdown

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Can you hit the target functions using a set of input functions and a little calculus and algebra?

  • Turning to calculus
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    Turning to calculus

    Age
    16 to 18
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    Get started with calculus by exploring the connections between the sign of a curve and the sign of its gradient.

  • Calculus analogies
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    Calculus analogies

    Age
    16 to 18
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    Consider these analogies for helping to understand key concepts in calculus.

  • Interactive workout - Mathmo
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    Interactive workout - Mathmo

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Mathmo is a revision tool for post-16 mathematics. Give yourself a mathematical workout!

  • Patterns of inflection
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    Patterns of inflection

    Age
    16 to 18
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    Find the relationship between the locations of points of inflection, maxima and minima of functions.