AP Test Prep

Calculus AB/BC - Sketching Graphs of Functions and Their Derivatives

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Find deeper meaning in graphs. Pupils use the knowledge gained from the previous sections in the unit to sketch graphs of a function's derivative. Learners also see how to sketch a graph of a function given the graph of its derivatives. In doing so, scholars interpret intercepts and critical points of each graph to gain insight of the other.

1 Collection 8 Views 0 Downloads
Additional Tags
Instructional Ideas
  • Lead a discussion on why everybody's graph of a function may not be the same given the graph of the derivative
  • Use calculators to check answers
Classroom Considerations
  • Fits as the ninth installment in a unit with 14 parts
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Includes several problems for individuals to practice the important concept
  • Contains answer keys that provide the explanations of the solutions
Cons
  • None