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3 resourcesGraphs of f(x), f′(x) and f″(x): Matching
Put graphs into a table so that every column shows y = f(x) with its derivative y = f′(x) under it and its second derivative y = f″(x) under that, so the stationary points line up. Polynomials with f(x) given (find f′(x), then…
🎯 GameSketch the Gradient
Sketch the graph of y = f′(x) under the graph of y = f(x), or sketch y = f(x) from y = f′(x) through a given point, by hand on a grid, then get a score out of 100: where f′(x) is positive and negative (or where f(x) is increasing…
🎯 GameSketch the Gradient: class competition
Sketch the Gradient with every student on their own device at /join: everyone sketches the same graphs in order (f′(x) from f(x), f(x) from f′(x), or both taking turns; you choose the levels, 5 to 15 graphs and a time limit)…
These are the pages for Sketching gradient functions in the A Level Maths scheme of work, following Pearson Edexcel A Level Mathematics (9MA0). Open this topic in Mr Wells Maths to see it alongside the rest of the course.