Support · Mathematics Advanced 11–12 – Year 12 · Applications of calculus
Support Use the second derivative to classify a stationary point as a local maximum, local minimum or a horizontal point of inflection
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Describe the behaviour of a function at a point as stationary when the tangent at the point is parallel to the x -axis, and recognise that f(x) is stationary at x = c when f'(c) = 0
Mathematics Advanced 11–12 – Year 11 · Introduction to differentiation Draft mapping
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Identify stationary points on the graph of a cubic function, and the values of x for which the function is increasing and/or decreasing, by first calculating the derivative, and justify conclusions
Mathematics Advanced 11–12 – Year 11 · Introduction to differentiation Draft mapping
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Numerically estimate the value of the derivative at a point on the graph of a power of x, with and without the use of digital tools
Mathematics Advanced 11–12 – Year 11 · Introduction to differentiation Draft mapping
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