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Calculus AB/BC - Determining Concavity of Functions over Their Domains AP Test PrepCalculus AB/BC - Determining Concavity of Functions over Their Domains AP Test Prep
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Calculus AB/BC - Determining Concavity of Functions over Their Domains

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Time to take a second look at derivatives finding concavity. While watching the video, learners find out the definition of concavity. Individuals see how to determine whether an interval is concave up or concave down using graphs and the second derivative. They then continue to learn about finding points of inflection for a graph using the second derivative and complete the provided problems to practice the new skill.

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Concepts

concavity, functions, derivatives, inflection points

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math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use concave lenses to demonstrate concavity

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires knowledge of taking derivatives
  • Installment six in the 14-part series Analytical Applications
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Includes answer keys
  • Contains additional practice problems to help work toward mastery
  • Provides descriptions of two common mistakes made when finding points of inflection

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  • None

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