Paper 1 · Differentiation ⏱ Tested in 2 exam questions since 2022 Lesson 3 of 7

LCOL Differentiation 3: Shapes of Derivatives

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You’ll learn

  • Know that differentiating drops each shape by one degree (x³ → x² → line)
  • Link the shape to its turning points

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  • 2026 P1 Q6(c)
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