It only takes a minimum amount of effort to understand optimization. Pupils watch an illuminating video to learn about applications of the first derivative test. They see how to find critical points and then check to see whether each represents a minimum or a maximum.

Concepts

derivatives, maximums, minimums

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video as part of a review
  

Classroom Considerations

• Scholars should be familiar with the first derivative test
• Calculators are needed if requiring learners to check the graphs of functions
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Orderly presentation aids understanding
• Explanations are thorough and easy to comprehend
  

Cons

• None