Here's the antidote to ignorance on antiderivatives. Pupils try a set of problems that require finding the antiderivative. They choose from different techniques they already know to determine the indefinite integral or the definite integral.

Concepts

antiderivatives, integrals, substitution, completing the square, long division

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Instructional Ideas

• Challenge learners to create a graphic organizer showing when each technique would be appropriate
  

Classroom Considerations

• 15th of 16 installments in Unit 6 - Integration
• Scholars should be familiar with antidifferentiation techniques from previous lessons
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes problems similar to those found on the AP® exam
• An answer key is available as a separate document
  

Cons

• None