Do Now Task
Do Now Task
We want
A is (3 , _____ )
A is (3 , -10 )
= -10
Unit 7 – Calculus
Lesson 3 – Increasing & Decreasing Functions
Approaches to learning:
LO: We are learning about gradients of • Thinking Skills
curved lines
Real world application:
Success Criteria: Medicine – Predict how drug concentration
changes in the body over time.
Economics – Use derivatives to find
• I can find the stationary points of a curve maximum profit or minimum cost in business
• I can find identify when a function is increasing or models. Engineering – Apply calculus to
decreasing design safe curves and slopes in roads and
bridges.
Key terms: gradient, derivative, rate of change, increasing, decreasing, stationary point
Stationary Points
These are also sometimes called turning
points
Check using GDC
Green: Q1, Q2, Q5
White: Q4, Q5, Q6
Red: Q6, Q9, Q10
Check your answers using
your GDC
Unit 7 – Calculus
Lesson 3 – Increasing & Decreasing Functions
Approaches to learning:
LO: We are learning about gradients of • Thinking Skills
curved lines
Real world application:
Success Criteria: Medicine – Predict how drug concentration
changes in the body over time.
Economics – Use derivatives to find
• I can find the stationary points of a curve maximum profit or minimum cost in business
• I can find identify when a function is increasing or models. Engineering – Apply calculus to
decreasing design safe curves and slopes in roads and
bridges.
Key terms: gradient, derivative, rate of change, increasing, decreasing, stationary point
Increasing & Decreasing Functions
Gradient is positive Gradient is
negative
Green: Q1a,c,d White: Q1 c,d,e Red: Q1 d,e,f
Minimum or Maximum
𝑑𝑦
=6 𝑥+ 6
𝑑𝑥
When is
When is
Minimum or Maximum
𝑑𝑦
=6 𝑥+ 6
𝑑𝑥
When (negative gradient)
When (positive gradient)
Maximum or Minimum?
Maximum or Minimum?
a) i From graph, gradient is positive when
ii) gradient is negative when
b)
Stationary points when
=0
Use technology to sketch the curves.
Use the graphs to identify stationary points, when the function is increasing and when
the function is decreasing.
Check your answers by finding f’(x) and seeing where
Calculate values for on either side of the stationary points.
Check that the sign of (+/-) changes as you would expect for a minimum or maximum.
Unit 7 – Calculus
Lesson 3 – Increasing & Decreasing Functions
Approaches to learning:
LO: We are learning about gradients of • Thinking Skills
curved lines
Real world application:
Success Criteria: Medicine – Predict how drug concentration
changes in the body over time.
Economics – Use derivatives to find
• I can find the stationary points of a curve maximum profit or minimum cost in business
• I can find identify when a function is increasing or models. Engineering – Apply calculus to
decreasing design safe curves and slopes in roads and
bridges.
Key terms: gradient, derivative, rate of change, increasing, decreasing, stationary point