A worksheet using the first and second derivatives to find stationary points. Mainly maximum and minimum but does have a couple of examples of stationary points of inflection. All curves are functions involving powers of x.

*Points of inflection will be looked at in more detail in an upcoming shapes of curves worksheet/activity.

Answers are included as detailed work solutions.

Black and White version included

College Board Unit

5.4 Using the first derivative test to determine local extrema

5.7 Using the second derivative test to determine extrema

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