Support · Mathematics Advanced 11–12 – Year 11 · Introduction to differentiation

Support Interpret f(x) as increasing at x = c when f'(c) > 0 and decreasing at x = c when f'c

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Explain the effect of increasing or decreasing the gradient with or without digital tools

Stage 5 · Linear relationships B Draft mapping

  • Desmos Classroom: Marbleslides (Lines)
    Desmos Classroom (Amplify) · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
    Use it for: Students adjust line equations and domains so marbles hit stars.
  • Interactive toolStarter
    Mathsisfun: Equation of a Straight Line
    Maths Is Fun · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
    Use it for: Adjust m and b to see the line change.
  • SimulationStarterDrill
    PhET Graphing Lines
    PhET Interactive Simulations · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Hands-on, No prep
    Use it for: Explore gradient and intercept; the Line Game screen gives quick practice.
  • SimulationDrill
    PhET Graphing Slope-Intercept
    PhET Interactive Simulations · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Hands-on, No prep
    Use it for: Graph y = mx + c by dragging slope and intercept.

Generalise that y = log_a⁡x is an increasing function when a > 1 and decreasing when 0

Stage 5 · Logarithms (Path) Draft mapping

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