Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation · Topic 5: Calculus

SL5.2 — Increasing and decreasing functions

Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation · SL / HL · syllabus-mapped notes

1. AISL5.2.1

   Increasing and decreasing functions

   Using the sign of the derivative to identify where a function increases or decreases.

2. AISL5.2.2

   Graphical interpretation of the derivative's sign

   Reading f'(x)>0, f'(x)=0 and f'(x)<0 from the shape of a graph.