Model the trajectory of the longest home run ever hit while studying extrema of functions on the TI-89. Another real-world problem in this activity involves minimizing the amount of tin used in a cylindrical tank. Following the worked...

Defining the graph of a function, vertical line test, characteristics of graphs, approximating relative extrema, and even and odd functions are covered with examples that include charts and graphs.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A review of the three major methods of solving quadratic functions for "x" intercepts.

Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to solve applied max/min problems using the first derivative. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this...

In Spanish. Learn with these interactive exercises the concept of the derivative of a function, calculate tangents to a curve and maximum and minimum values of functions.

This activity involves finding the absolute extrema on a closed interval of a function.

Sketches of functions are drawn by determing important points: x- and y-intercepts, local maxima and minima, and point of inflection. The general shapes of specific functions are illustrated to help identify characteristics of each type...