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Find local extrema using the first derivative test

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Find local extrema using the first derivative test — free printable Calculus math worksheet

This worksheet provides practice problems focused on finding local extrema of functions using the first derivative test. Teachers can use it to reinforce students' understanding of critical points and the application of derivative analysis in calculus. It is ideal for high school students studying function analysis and prepares them for more advanced calculus concepts.

Learning objectives

  • Identify critical points of a function by finding where the first derivative equals zero or does not exist
  • Apply the first derivative test to determine whether each critical point is a local maximum, local minimum, or neither
  • Analyze the behavior of functions using first derivative information to accurately find local extrema

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  2. Print at home or in class for High School; it's no-prep, with no extra materials needed.
  3. Hand it out as classwork, homework, or a quick warm-up.

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