Build IB Math AI SL 5.6 understanding with structured Student Notes covering stationary points, the first derivative test, and classification of local maxima and minima.

Students learn how to:
• Identify stationary points by solving f′(x) = 0
• Connect the derivative with the gradient of a curve
• Find the corresponding y-coordinate of a stationary point
• Use sign changes in f′(x) to classify turning points
• Recognise that positive-to-negative gradients indicate a local maximum
• Recognise that negative-to-positive gradients indicate a local minimum
• Connect algebraic differentiation with graphical behaviour

A fully worked example guides students through differentiating a function, solving for the stationary point, finding its coordinates, and applying the first derivative test. Clear explanations and visual graphs reinforce the relationship between derivatives and turning points, making the notes ideal for classroom support, revision, or independent study.

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Fully aligned with IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation SL 5.6 – Local Maxima and Minima.