Tom Dick, Ph.D.
T³™ National InstructorMath Professor
Oregon State University
Corvalis, Oregon
2023 Virtual T³IC: AP® Calculus: Particle Motion in the Plane
When: Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023Technology: TI-Nspire™ CX II and TI-84 Plus CE graphing families
Presenters: Tom Dick, Ph.D., Steve Kokoska
This presentation will begin with a brief review of the connection between vector functions and particle motion.
Several problems will be discussed involving velocity, acceleration, speed, tangent lines, distance traveled, and new positions. Each will be solved analytically where possible, and using technology.
Both the TI-Nspire™ CX and TI-84 Plus CE graphing families will be utilized. We will also discuss the BC particle motion problem from the 2022 BC AP® Calculus exam, how it was scored, the use of technology, and tips for earning points.
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Several problems will be discussed involving velocity, acceleration, speed, tangent lines, distance traveled, and new positions. Each will be solved analytically where possible, and using technology.
Both the TI-Nspire™ CX and TI-84 Plus CE graphing families will be utilized. We will also discuss the BC particle motion problem from the 2022 BC AP® Calculus exam, how it was scored, the use of technology, and tips for earning points.
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Presenters:
Math Professor
Oregon State University
Corvalis, Oregon
Steve Kokoska
T³™ Regional InstructorPast Chief Reader - AP® Calculus Naples, Florida
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