AP Calculus AB

Daily Agenda

Daily 10

Standard: Relative Extrema

Learning Target: I know how to define a critical point. I can find the extreme values (maxs/mins) of a function.

Success Criteria: I can takes a derivative. I can find the zeros of the derivative. I can plug in test points to the derivative and determine sign.

Introduction/Connection: How do I find the candidates for the max/min values on a graph?

Direct Instruction: Notes on extreme values and the closed interval method

Guided Instruction: Practice problems on the board with teacher help

Independent/Collaborative Practice/Differentiation: scaffolding; application problems

Summarize/Check for Understanding: Provide an example of a real world application of max/min

Assessment: Teacher will observe students to gauge understanding and move around the room and help with problems

Assignment: P222-225 #1,2,3-19 odd, 87-,89