Ch 28: GACE Math: Graphing Derivatives
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GACE Math: Graphing Derivatives - Chapter Summary
This chapter uses a series of fun videos, most less than ten minutes in length, to cover the derivatives graphing ideas and methods you are expected to master for GACE certification. Lesson topics include:
- How to graph function derivatives
- Non-differentiable derivative graphs
- Finding maximum and minimum graph values
- Inflection points and graph concavity
Don't skip over the lesson quizzes; they provide a valuable chance to use the concepts and evaluate how well you understand the ideas. If you still have derivatives questions after working through the lessons, make sure to let our instructors know via the Teacher tab.

1. Graphing the Derivative from Any Function
When you know the rules, calculating the derivates of equations is relatively straightforward, although it can be tedious! What happens, though, when you don't know the function? In this lesson, learn how to graph the derivative of a function based solely on a graph of the function!

2. Non Differentiable Graphs of Derivatives
When I walk along a curve, I stand normal to it. That is, I stand perpendicular to the tangent. Learn how to calculate where I'm standing in this lesson.

3. How to Determine Maximum and Minimum Values of a Graph
What is the highest point on a roller coaster? Most roller coasters have a lot of peaks, but only one is really the highest. In this lesson, learn the difference between the little bumps and the mother of all peaks on your favorite ride.

4. Using Differentiation to Find Maximum and Minimum Values
If you are shot out of a cannon, how do you know when you've reached your maximum height? When walking through a valley, how do you know when you are at the bottom? In this lesson, use the properties of the derivative to find the maxima and minima of a function.

5. Concavity and Inflection Points on Graphs
You might not think of a cup when you think of an awesome skateboard ramp. But I'm sure a really bad ramp would give you a frown, right? Learn about cups and frowns in this lesson on concavity and inflection points.

6. Understanding Concavity and Inflection Points with Differentiation
Put a little more meaning behind those cups and frowns. In this lesson, use the second derivative of a function to determine if it is concave up or concave down.
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Other chapters within the GACE Mathematics (522): Practice & Study Guide course
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- GACE Math: Measurements & Conversions
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- GACE Math: Inequalities
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- GACE Math: Systems of Equations
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- GACE Math: Functions
- GACE Math: Piecewise Functions
- GACE Math: Exponential & Logarithmic Functions
- GACE Math: Continuity of Functions
- GACE Math: Limits
- GACE Math: Rate of Change
- GACE Math: Calculating Derivatives & Derivative Rules
- GACE Math: Applications of Derivatives
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