Students often find success with the first derivative test once they understand how to apply it. By working through the examples visually and analytically, then applying the anchor chart, students can determine where the relative extrema are located. This lesson can be used as an introduction to the first derivative test, as remediation, or as review.

Concepts included in this lesson are:

• Determining increasing and decreasing intervals.
• The First Derivative Test.
• Relative maximum and minimum points.
• Determining when there is no maximum nor minimum.

You can print this no prep lesson and use it as an in-class activity or download the digital learning choice for distance learning students. Even if you have a hybrid class, both types of students can access this lesson. After they complete the worksheet and it is checked, they can take the Quick Quiz.

The lesson includes:

• Lesson on applying the First Derivative Test

• Anchor Chart.

• Guided practice.

• Worksheet.

• 3 Question Multiple Choice Formative Assessment

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