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Graph of Functions and Their Derivatives

Subject Area
Math: Calculus: Limits of Functions
Math: AP Calculus: AP Calculus
Level
9-12
Activity Time
75 Minutes
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This is Activity 7 from the EXPLORATIONS Book:
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Graph of Functions and Their Derivatives

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In this activity, students observe the derivative as an indicator of increasing/decreasing function behavior. They also see that the derivative is an indicator of local maxima/ minima function behavior. Students learn to associate the graph of a function with its derivative.

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Subject Area
Math: Calculus: Limits of Functions
Math: AP Calculus: AP Calculus
Level
9-12
Activity Time
75 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Other Materials
This is Activity 7 from the EXPLORATIONS Book:
Calculus Activities.
Resource Types
Lessons
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