Calculus 3 Lesson 53: The Second Partials Test & Saddle Points

Oct 31, 2025

Hi there! Today I have released Lesson 53 of my Calculus 3 series. In this lesson we learn about the Second Partials Test!

In particular you will learn:

  1. The formula for the Second Partials Test
  2. How to interpret the results of the Second Partials Test to identify relative extrema and saddle points

I hope you enjoy this new lesson for Calculus 3. Next time we will take a closer look at absolute extrema for surfaces!

Until then,

- Josh

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