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Derivatives: Applied Maximums and Minimums

Author
Subject Area
Math: Calculus: Applications of the Derivative
Math: AP Calculus: AP Calculus
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
Other Materials
Derivative Applied Maxima and Minima.pdf teacher & student sheet Derivative Applied Maxima and Minima Student Worksheet.pdf practice sheet for students.
Resource Types
Lessons

Derivatives: Applied Maximums and Minimums

Activity Overview

This activity uses the the first derivative and the second derivative to find maximum and minimum values for applied problems.

Before the Activity

Students should have a background in finding first and second derivatives of a function.

During the Activity

The TI-nSpire file can serve as a teacher directed activity or as a student centered activity.

After the Activity

These practice problems can be optional for student additional practice.

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Author
Subject Area
Math: Calculus: Applications of the Derivative
Math: AP Calculus: AP Calculus
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
Other Materials
Derivative Applied Maxima and Minima.pdf teacher & student sheet Derivative Applied Maxima and Minima Student Worksheet.pdf practice sheet for students.
Resource Types
Lessons
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