Finding The Nature Of Stationary (Turning) Points | Higher Mathematics

Using a nature table for finding the nature of stationary points or turning points is a key skill for SQA Higher Mathematics Differentiation. In this video we will define what stationary points are and go through the 4 different types of stationary points - maximum stationary points, minimum stationary points, rising points of inflection and falling points of inflection. We will then determine that to find the nature of stationary points or nature of turning points, we first differentiate the function and set it equal to 0. Once we have solved the equation, we use a nature table to determine the nature of the turning points or stationary points. 0:00 - What Are Stationary Points 1:30 - Example 1 : Find Stationary Points And Determine Their Nature 6:43 - Example 2 : Find Stationary Points And Determine Their Nature 11:01 - SQA Higher Mathematics 2016 P1 Qu 9 Stationary Points 14:54 - SQA Higher Mathematics 2018 P2 Qu 9 Stationary Points Remember stationary points are just the same as turning points. Copyright © Scottish Qualifications Authority. Solutions all my own and not endorsed or produced by SQA.