This lesson teaches students how to sketch curves using the rules of Calculus and the properties of derivatives. Numerous examples are worked and reinforce the concepts associated with using the sign of the derivative to predict the shape of the curve in question.

Originally released by TMW Media Group, 2008. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 08, 2015.

Curve Sketching Using Derivatives: Explanation (20:36); --Curve Sketching Using Derivatives: First Equation (8:59); .