Curated OER
Worksheet 11: Derivative
For this derivative worksheet, students compute the relative maximum, relative minimum and inflection points of a function. They determine the derivative of a function and find the circumference of inscribed circles. This two-page...
Curated OER
Discussion Sheet 3: Function
In this function instructional activity, students compute functions, classify critical points and determine the absolute extrema for an indicated region. This one-page instructional activity contains approximately nine multi-step problems.
Mathematics Archives
Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Maxima and Minima
Very good site explaining the maxima and minima. The site has examples and definitions along with links to help the student through the process.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: First Derivative Test
This MathWorld site shows how to find extrema using the first derivative test.
Richland Community College
Richland Community College: Graphs of Functions
This site from the Richland Community College provides graphs of Functions offers loose definitions of many terms relative to the graphing of functions.