Introduction to Derivatives
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Lesson Description:
A quick introduction to derivatives for the student having trouble understanding the concept of a derivative. An explanation of how to find the slope of a graph at a single point, including an explanation of the formal definition of a derivative, a detailed example of finding a derivative using the definition, and what the derivative equation means and is useful for. Finally, a few examples of finding derivatives of polynomials.
Additional Resources:
- Lesson Slides - Slides that are written on from the lesson.
- Table of Derivatives - Table of derivatives of several different functions.
- Differentiation Identities - Limit definitions of the derivative, Fundamental Theorem for Derivatives, and rules of derivatives
Questions answered by this video:
- What is a derivative?
- How do you take a derivative?
- What is Calculus?
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Staff Review
Have you ever just wondered, what is a derivative? Do you want to understand what it means to find a derivative, both practically and conceptually? This video explains concisely what a derivative means to those of you who have very little background of Calculus. It's also a great refresher if you are having trouble at the beginning of your Calculus course. You won't find any resources here, however. -
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