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Media4Math has a visual math dictionary of key terms and definitions of hundreds of math terms. This collection of resources includes images that you can easily incorporate into your lesson plans. 

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Thumbnail Image Description Curriculum Topic

Definition--Calculus Topics--Quotient Rule

Definition--Calculus Topics--Quotient Rule Definition--Calculus Topics--Quotient Rule

The rule for finding the derivative of a function made up of the ratios of two functions f(x) and g(x).

Calculus Vocabulary

Definition--Calculus Topics--Rational Function

Definition--Calculus Topics--Rational Function Definition--Calculus Topics--Rational Function

A function made up of the ratio of two functions f(x) and g(x).

Calculus Vocabulary

Definition--Calculus Topics--Riemann Sum

Definition--Calculus Topics--Riemann Sum Definition--Calculus Topics--Riemann Sum

An approximation method for estimating the area under a curve and used to approximate the solution to a definite integral.

Calculus Vocabulary

Definition--Calculus Topics--Right-Hand Limit

Definition--Calculus Topics--Right-Hand Limit Definition--Calculus Topics--Right-Hand Limit

As a function f(x) approaches a specific input value a, for x-values greater than or equal to a, the function may approach a specific limiting value. This limit may or may not exist.

Calculus Vocabulary

Definition--Calculus Topics--Rolle's Theorem

Definition--Calculus Topics--Rolle's Theorem Definition--Calculus Topics--Rolle's Theorem

For function f(x) along an interval [a, b], if f(a) = f(b), then there is a point along the interval where the derivative is zero.

Calculus Vocabulary

Definition--Calculus Topics--Second Derivative

Definition--Calculus Topics--Second Derivative Definition--Calculus Topics--Second Derivative

For differentiable function f(x), the second derivative is the derivative of f'(x) and denoted as f''(x).

Calculus Vocabulary

Definition--Calculus Topics--Separable Differential Equation

Definition--Calculus Topics--Separable Differential Equation Definition--Calculus Topics--Separable Differential Equation

A special type of differential equation in which functions f(x) and g(y) can be separated to find the solution to the equation.

Calculus Vocabulary

Definition--Calculus Topics--Sigma Notation

Definition--Calculus Topics--Sigma Notation Definition--Calculus Topics--Sigma Notation

The Greek letter used for summarizing terms of a finite or infinite sequence.

Calculus Vocabulary

Definition--Calculus Topics--Step Function

Definition--Calculus Topics--Step Function Definition--Calculus Topics--Step Function

A discontinuous function whose graph looks like a staircase. A step function can be generated by ceiling or floor functions.

Calculus Vocabulary

Definition--Calculus Topics--Sum Rule

Definition--Calculus Topics--Sum Rule Definition--Calculus Topics--Sum Rule

For differentiable functions f(x) and g(x) along a given interval, the derivative of the sum f(x) + g(x) is the sum of the individual derivatives f'(x) and g'(x).

Calculus Vocabulary

Definition--Calculus Topics--Tangent to a Curve

Definition--Calculus Topics--Tangent to a Curve Definition--Calculus Topics--Tangent to a Curve

A line that intersects a curve at a single point and is perpendicular to the curve at that point. In calculus the derivative of a differentiable function f(x) is f'(x) and can be used to find the slope of tangent to the curve for a given point.

Calculus Vocabulary

Definition--Calculus Topics--Trapezoidal Rule

Definition--Calculus Topics--Trapezoidal Rule Definition--Calculus Topics--Trapezoidal Rule

A technique for approximating a definite integral by adding the areas of trapezoids underneath a curve.

Calculus Vocabulary

Definition--Calculus Topics--Trig Identities

Definition--Calculus Topics--Trig Identities Definition--Calculus Topics--Trig Identities

Equations that involve trigonmetric functions and are often used to simplify certain trigonometric expressions.

Calculus Vocabulary

Definition--Calculus Topics--Trigonometric Function

Definition--Calculus Topics--Trigonometric Function Definition--Calculus Topics--Trigonometric Function

One of six main functions, including sine, cosine, tangent, secant, cosecant, and cotangent.

Calculus Vocabulary

Definition--Calculus Topics--Vector

Definition--Calculus Topics--Vector Definition--Calculus Topics--Vector

A quantity that has magnitude and direction. Vectors are often used to model real-world phenomena such as force, speed, or acceleration.

Calculus Vocabulary

Definition--Calculus Topics--Velocity

Definition--Calculus Topics--Velocity Definition--Calculus Topics--Velocity

The first derivative, with respect to time, for the displacement function. Velocity is a vector quantity.

Calculus Vocabulary

Definition--Calculus Topics--Vertical Asymptote

Definition--Calculus Topics--Vertical Asymptote Definition--Calculus Topics--Vertical Asymptote

A vertical line that the graph of a function approaches but does not intersect. The equation of a vertical asymptote is x = c, for some constant c.

Calculus Vocabulary

Definition--Calculus Topics--Zeros of a Function

Definition--Calculus Topics--Zeros of a Function Definition--Calculus Topics--Zeros of a Function

Where the graph of a function intersects the x-axis. The solutions to the equation f(x) = 0 for some function f(x).

Calculus Vocabulary

Definition--Cardinal Numbers

Definition--Cardinal Numbers

This is part of a collection of math definitions from Media4Math's Visual Glossary.

Counting

Definition--Charts and Graphs--Bar Graph

Definition--Charts and Graphs--Bar Graph Definition--Charts and Graphs--Bar Graph

This is a collection of definitions related to the concept of charts, graphs, and data displays.

Data Analysis

Definition--Charts and Graphs--Box-and-Whisker Plot

Definition--Charts and Graphs--Box-and-Whisker Plot Definition--Charts and Graphs--Box-and-Whisker Plot

This is a collection of definitions related to the concept of charts, graphs, and data displays.

Data Analysis

Definition--Charts and Graphs--Categorical Data

Definition--Charts and Graphs--Categorical Data Definition--Charts and Graphs--Categorical Data

This is a collection of definitions related to the concept of charts, graphs, and data displays.

Data Analysis

Definition--Charts and Graphs--Circle Graph

Definition--Charts and Graphs--Circle Graph Definition--Charts and Graphs--Circle Graph

This is a collection of definitions related to the concept of charts, graphs, and data displays.

Data Analysis

Definition--Charts and Graphs--Continuous Data

Definition--Charts and Graphs--Continuous Data Definition--Charts and Graphs--Continuous Data

This is a collection of definitions related to the concept of charts, graphs, and data displays.

Data Analysis

Definition--Charts and Graphs--Discrete Data

Definition--Charts and Graphs--Discrete Data Definition--Charts and Graphs--Discrete Data

This is a collection of definitions related to the concept of charts, graphs, and data displays.

Data Analysis