Approximate the area under a curve: trapezoids

Name: Approximate the area under a curve: trapezoids
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Free printable Calculus math worksheet for "Approximate the area under a curve: trapezoids" — practice introduction to integration. No-prep, print or assign online.

This worksheet guides students through using trapezoids to approximate the area under a curve, reinforcing foundational concepts in numerical integration. Teachers can use it to introduce the trapezoidal rule as a practical method for estimating definite integrals, especially when dealing with non-analytic functions or discrete data. The exercises challenge students to apply, analyze, and interpret trapezoidal approximations, making it ideal for high school calculus classes focused on integration techniques.

Math

Calculus

High School

Worksheets

Ages 14–18

hard

Learning objectives

Calculate the approximate area under a curve using the trapezoidal rule.
Apply the trapezoidal method to estimate definite integrals from discrete data points.
Analyze the accuracy of trapezoidal approximations compared to exact integral values.

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