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Animated maximum and minimum demonstration
A slide series that presents five examples of maximum and minimum problems.
Application of indefinite integrals
A presentation using velocity-displacement on the application of anti-derivative / indefinite integral (Flash)
Derivatives and graphing
An interactive quiz series that tests the ability to match graphs of the function, the first derivative and the second derivative on the same axis.
Functions and derivatives
An interactive graph that demonstrates the relationship between the function and its derivative.

A set of HSC past papers and advice on the examination
Hints and answers from past exam papers (formerly '3 Unit') and past articles from Sydney Morning Herald advice to students.

Applications of calculus to the real world
A synopsis of the topic of rate of change and the derivative, with 5 questions.
Maximum problem using Sketchpad
The presentation of three optimisation problems, that integrate graphical and analytical methods of solving problems on maxima and minima. (Think centimetres!)