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.
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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 Candidates Test to Determine Absolute (Global) Extrema
Absolutely! Find the global maximum and minimums. Pupils watch a video showing how to find the absolute maximums and minimums of a function on an interval by testing critical points. The learners see how to determine whether a critical...
College Board
Extrema
No need to go to extreme lengths to find resources on extrema. The central focus of an AP® curriculum module is on critical points and extrema, and how to cover these concepts throughout the course. A set of three worksheets helps assess...
CK-12 Foundation
Absolute Extrema and Optimization: Building the Biggest Box
Optimally, you want the largest box. Given a square piece of box material, pupils determine the size of congruent squares to cut out of the corners to create a box with the greatest volume. Learners determine the equation of the volume...
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Calculus AB/BC - Using the Second Derivative Test to Determine Extrema
Take a second look at extrema of functions. Pupils learn how to use the second derivative to determine whether a critical point is a maximum or a minimum. Learners use concavity to identify critical points as either a max or a min and...
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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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Basic Calculus: Extrema, and Optimization: Putting it all Together
In this extrema and optimization worksheet, students identify all points in the domain and determine the critical points. They compute the second derivative and find the global maxima and minima. This two-page worksheet contains two...
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Finding the Extrema Graphically and Symbolically
In this extrema worksheet, students use the first derivative test and the second derivative test to determine the local extrema. They identify the local maximum and global maximum. This eight-page worksheet contains detailed...
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Multivariable Calculus: Extrema of Multivariable Functions
In this multivariable function worksheet, students determine the extrema of multivariable functions, classify critical points, and solve functions with given boundaries. This two page worksheet contains five multi-step problems as well...
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Multivariable Calculus: Extrema of Multivariable Functions
In this multivariable functions worksheet, students find the extrema of a function under given conditions. They find the maximum and minimum values of functions. This two page worksheet contains examples, explanations, and five problems.
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Finding Extrema Graphically and Symbolically
In this extrema worksheet, students use graphing calculators and the optimization method to identify the maximum and minimums of a given function. They compute the first and second derivative, and graph the functions. This eight-page...
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Four Calculus Derivative, Extrema, and Maximize Area Problems
In this calculus review worksheet, students find derivatives, calculate extrema on an interval, and maximize area. Students should be familiar with the derivatives of trigonometric functions.
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Lesson #67 Relative Extrema
Students test for relative extrema. In this Calculus lesson, 12th graders investigate the relative extrema of a function and sketch the curve from the given information without the use of a calculator.
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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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The Second Derivative Test for Relative Extrema in Three Dimensional Space
In this math worksheet, students seek to find the relative maximum and minimum values of surfaces in three dimensional space for the function.
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Who am I? Find A Polynomial From Its Roots
High schoolers generate the equation of a polynomial given its roots and the end behavior of the function. They need to apply theorems concerning the multiplicity of roots, conjugates of irrational or imaginary roots to find a...
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Math 155 - Worksheet 13. Intervals
In this interval worksheet, students find the intervals of increase and decrease and all local extrema. They sketch a graph of the function and describe the intervals of concavity and all inflections points. This two-page worksheet...
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Worksheet 22-Fall 1995
In this math worksheet, students examine the graph of the derivative. Then they determine the critical points that correspond to the relative extrema.
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Absolute Maximum and Minimum
Learners engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concepts of absolute maximum and minimum while solving for absolute extrema. They solve example problems that are used for direct instruction, guided practice, and independent...
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Applications of Derivatives: Newton's Method
In this derivative worksheet, students use Newton's Method for finding the roots of a function. They identify the local extrema and discuss ways in which Newton's Method can fail. This one-page worksheet contains four problems.
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Calculus AB/BC Mid-Unit 5 Review: Analytical Applications of Differentiation
It's time to put analytical applications to work. Learners use the eight questions of the mid-Unit 5 review to refresh their memories of the key points. Pupils apply what they have learned to use the Mean Value Theorem, find extrema...
CCSS Math Activities
Smarter Balanced Sample Items: High School Math – Target E
Pupils rewrite expressions in equivalent forms to identify key features. They use the vertex and factored forms of quadratic expressions to identify the extrema and intercepts. To finish the installment of the Claim 1 Item Slide Show...
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Unit 2 Review: Polynomial Functions
Wrap it all up in a box. Pupils review the key concepts from an Algebra 2 polynomial functions unit by working 19 problems. Problems range from using the Remainder Theorem to find remainders and finding factors; sketching graphs by...
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