Use the accompanying worksheet to discover the links between a function and its derivatives. [br][br]You will discover how the dervivative of a function is linked to its slope.[br]You will also see the link between the turning points of the function and its first and second derivatives.[br][br]This should enable you to find the local maximum and minimum points of a function, as well as solving problems based on maximum and minimum values.

Follow the instructions on the worksheet and answer the questions for each section using this applet.