Increase understanding of increasing and decreasing behavior. Viewers of an instructional video learn how to identify intervals where a function is increasing and decreasing using critical points and the first derivative test. They watch as the narrator of the video works through an example of the concept that uses a polynomial function.

Concepts

derivatives, polynomial functions

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Apply the video as part of a unit review
• Have the class write additional problems for classmates to consider
  

Classroom Considerations

• Learners must be familiar with how to determine critical points

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Shows all work in an organized manner that helps pupils follow along with the narrator
  
• Well-paced video holds interest
  

Cons

• None