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Curve Sketching Feature

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Curve sketching can be a very useful tool when you are solving equations or inequalities, or for when you are wanting to find maximum or minimum values.  The problems in this feature will offer you the opportunity to develop your skills in using this valuable tool.

To accompany these problems, this Plus article discusses how the cubic graph $y=x^3$ lies behind the hidden dome of St Paul's Cathedral. You might also like to watch this video from Plus about a very special curve.

You can watch a recording of the webinar in which we discussed the mathematical thinking which can be prompted by these problems.

 

Curve Hunter
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Curve Hunter

Age
14 to 18
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This problem challenges you to sketch curves with different properties.

Curve fitter
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Curve fitter

Age
14 to 18
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This problem challenges you to find cubic equations which satisfy different conditions.

Exploring cubic functions
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Exploring cubic functions

Age
14 to 18
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Quadratic graphs are very familiar, but what patterns can you explore with cubics?

Curvy Equation
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Curvy Equation

Age
16 to 18
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This problem asks you to use your curve sketching knowledge to find all the solutions to an equation.