CK-12 Foundation
Absolute Versus Local Extrema
Get the class to take an extreme look at functions. The interactive presents a function on a closed interval with a movable tangent line. Using the given function, pupils determine the extrema, critical points, and points of inflection.Â
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Maximum and Minimum of Functions
In this calculus worksheet, students are given functions and values to derive using the functions. They are asked to find the maximum, minimum and point of inflection. There are 28 questions.
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Worksheet 23 - Directional Derivative
In this function worksheet, students compute the directional derivative of a function and identify the xy-coordinates of the maximum and local minimum. This two page worksheet contains six multi-step problems.
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Calculus AB/BC - Extreme Value Theorem, Global Versus Local Extrema, and Critical Points
It is critical to find all the extreme points. Pupils analyze graphs in the presentation to determine whether there are points that are either maximums and minimums. Using derivatives, learners find out how to find critical points from...
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Calculus AB/BC - Using the First Derivative Test to Determine Relative Local Extrema
Critically apply intervals of increasing and decreasing. Pupils watch a video to see how finding a critical point and finding intervals of increasing and decreasing work together to identify local extrema. Scholars use the first...
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Two Investigations of Cubic Functions
Through learning about cubic functions, students graph cubic functions on their calculator. Students determine the local maximum and minimum points and the tangent line from the x-intercept to a point on the cubic function. Students...
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Critical Points
Students identify critical points on a graph. In this calculus lesson, students graph their equations on the TI calculator. They zoom in and out to identify the critical points.
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Derivatives and Maximum or Minimum
In this calculus activity, students calculate the maximum, minimum, and determine if the graph is concave up or down. There are 2 questions.
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Using Derivatives to Graph Polynomials
You can learn to graph as well as a calculator using calculus. The lesson introduces using derivatives to find critical points needed to graph polynomials. Pupils learn to find local maximums and minimums and intervals of increase and...
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From F to F
In this derivatives instructional activity, students solve 16 short answer problems. Students use a graph of a derivative to determine local maximums and minimums, concavity, inflection points, etc.
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Analyze This Function
In this derivatives worksheet, students solve 11 short answer and graphing problems. Kids find inflection points, increasing and decreasing intervals, maximums and minimums, and graph an exponential derivative. Students use the quotient...
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Worksheet 24 - Derivative
In this derivative worksheet, students identify second derivatives and find the directional derivative of a function. They also list the extremes and saddle points of a function. This one-page worksheet contains seven multi-step problems.
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Extrema on an Interval
Students explore maximum and minimum points, slopes and tangents. In this Pre-Calculus lesson, students solve optimization problems and find rates of change.
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Math Sheet #10
In this math instructional activity, students examine one equation and identify the maximum and minimum value of the equation. Using Excel instructional activity, students graph the equation. There is one equation with three parts on...
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Finding Roots and Newton's Method
In this roots activity, students identify the local maxima and minima for a function. Students find the roots of the function using roots and Newton's Method of approximation. This three-page activity contains examples, explanations...
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The Apple Orchard Problem
Students explore various approaches to solving a problem of maximizing the total production of apples in an orchard. In this apple orchard lesson, students collect data in order to solve the apple orchard problem presented. Students plot...
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Further Differentiation
In this further differentiation worksheet, students solve and complete 7 various types of problems. First, they sketch the graph of each equation using a stationary point. Then, students find the stationary points of each and describe...
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Multivariable Optimization
In this multivariable optimization worksheet, students determine the local maximum and local minimum of given functions. They identify the critical points for given function and match contour plots to the proper functions. This four page...
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Worksheet 26 - Function
In this function worksheet, students identify the local maximum and minimum values and angle dimensions. This one-page worksheet contains six multi-step problems.
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Derivatives
For this calculus worksheet, high schoolers solve functions by using the derivatives. The calculate the maximum and minimum of each function presented. There are 28 questions.
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AP Calculus Practice Exam
In this practice exam worksheet, students solve 17 multiple choice problems. Students find derivatives, points of continuity, maximums, minimums, integrals, and area of enclosed regions.
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AP Calculus Practice Exam 2008
In this calculus practice exam worksheet, learners solve 16 multiple choice problems. Students find derivatives, points of continuity, area, rates, etc.
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Graphs and Derivatives
In this graphs and derivatives worksheet, students graph the derivative of a function. They find the intervals and identify the maximum and minimum. This one page worksheet contains three multi-step problems.
Workforce Solutions
Customized Resumes
Resumes are key to the job search process. Class members examine sample job postings and critique sample resumes to understand how to craft a strong resume.