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CK-12 Foundation

Absolute Versus Local Extrema

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
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 - Using the Candidates Test to Determine Absolute (Global) Extrema

For Students 10th - 12th
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...
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AP Test Prep12:50
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Calculus AB/BC - Using the Second Derivative Test to Determine Extrema

For Students 10th - 12th
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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Worksheet
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Unit 2 Review: Polynomial Functions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
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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Graphing Polynomial Functions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Take a look in the window. Pupils watch a presentation to discover how to graph a polynomial using a graphing calculator and using the window to find the extrema. Scholars use their knowledge from previous lessons to gain a rough idea of...
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AP Test Prep14:50
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Calculus AB/BC - Extreme Value Theorem, Global Versus Local Extrema, and Critical Points

For Students 10th - 12th
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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Functions of Two Variables

For Students Higher Ed
In this function of two variables worksheet, students explore the relationship between the derivatives of a function and the shape of the graph. They determine the maximum and minimum value using optimization. Students find the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Worksheet 29 - Interval

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this interval worksheet, students find integrals of functions, use the first derivative test to classify points, and find the local and global extrema. This one-page worksheet contains eight multi-step problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Discussion Sheet 3: Function

For Students Higher Ed
For this function worksheet, students compute functions, classify critical points and determine the absolute extrema for an indicated region. This one-page worksheet contains approximately nine multi-step problems.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Who am I? Find A Polynomial From Its Roots

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Finding the Extrema Graphically and Symbolically

For Students Higher Ed
In this extrema learning exercise, 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 learning exercise contains...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Basic Calculus: Extrema, and Optimization: Putting it all Together

For Students Higher Ed
In this extrema and optimization activity, 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 activity contains two...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Finding Extrema Graphically and Symbolically

For Students Higher Ed
In this extrema instructional activity, 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...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Applications of Derivatives: Finding Maxima and Minima

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this calculus worksheet, students are given 10 short-answer problems regarding functions, derivatives, minima, maxima and extremes.
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Organizer
Curated OER

Applications of Derivatives: Finding Maxima and Minima

For Students Higher Ed
For this derivatives worksheet, students complete a function chart by telling the type of function, the derivative, and making an illustration of the concept. They find the intervals at which a given function is increasing or decreasing....
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphs and Derivatives

For Students 9th - 12th
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.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Multivariable Calculus: Extrema of Multivariable Functions

For Students Higher Ed
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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Multivariable Calculus: Extrema of Multivariable Functions

For Students Higher Ed
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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Four Calculus Derivative, Extrema, and Maximize Area Problems

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this calculus review activity, 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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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Second Derivative Test for Relative Extrema in Three Dimensional Space

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
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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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Basic Trigonometric Identities from Graphs

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Have young mathematicians create new identities! They explore the even/odd, cofunction, and periodicity identities through an analysis of tables and graph. Next, learners discover the relationships while strengthening their understanding...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Applying Trigonometric Functions To Real Life

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students examine where trigonometry exists outside the classroom. In this trigonometry lesson plan, students create trigonometric functions to match the data provided and to solve word problems relating to the real world.
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Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

The Extreme Value Theorem

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Finding the critical numbers of a function can be extreme. The activity introduces the Extreme Value Theorem to the class with a graph. Pupils then have an opportunity to practice determining the values using an algebraic function.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Highs and Lows

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Solve problems using integration and derivatives. By using calculus, learners will analyze graphs to find the extrema and change in behavior. They then will identify the end behavior using the derivatives. Activities and handouts are...