Derivatives Teacher Resources

Complex numbers were first represented on the complex plane, now they are being represented using sine and cosine. Introduce the class to the polar form of a complex number with the 13th part of a 32-part series that defines the...

This textbook takes the learner from the basic definition of slope through derivatives, integrals, and vector multivariable calculus. Each section is composed primarily of examples, with theoretical introductions and explanations in...

Discover an inverse variation pattern. A simple lesson plan design allows learners to explore a nonlinear pattern. Scholars analyze a distance, speed, and time relationship through tables and graphs. Eventually, they write an equation to...

In this computing derivatives activity, students determine the derivative, slope, and rate of change in a function. They indicate if a function is constant, increasing, or decreasing. This two-page activity contains approximately ten...

In this derivatives worksheet, students sketch the graphs of four functions. They write the derivatives of eight functions. Students complete two derivative tables.

Young scholars find the derivatives of functions.  In this finding the derivatives of functions lesson, students use the definition of derivative to take the derivative of a function.  Young scholars discuss scenarios in which...

In this derivative worksheet, students use the definition of limits and derivatives to find formulas with given conditions. They find derivatives of given equations. This four-page worksheet contains approximately ten problems, with...

In this math instructional activity, students practice reading the examples of integrating special functions. The examples have the formulas included.

In this derivative worksheet, students evaluate limits, factor equations, and calculate the given function. They determine the derivative of a function and plot it on a graph. This four-page worksheet contains eight problems.

For this derivative worksheet, students find the derivative of given functions and find the equation of a tangent line to a curve. They differentiate functions and work velocity and acceleration functions. This two-page worksheet...

Students explore the concept of differentiating inverse functions. In this differentiating inverse functions lesson, students find the first derivative of the inverse of sine function in a lecture style lesson.

In this derivative worksheet, students estimate the derivative of given functions. They identify the slope, the rate of change find the slope of a parabola. This two-page worksheet contains definitions, examples and five problems,

In this derivatives of composite functions worksheet students examine given functions and identify the derivative of the composite function. This one-page worksheet contains 1 multi-step problems.

In this derivative formula worksheet, students solve problems concerning the derivative of constant functions and linear functions. They explore the derivative of the cosine and sums and differences functions. This six-page worksheet...

In this derivatives learning exercise, students determine if the derivative of the given function exists. If the student determines this is yes, they are directed to find the value. There is one function on this learning exercise.

In this derivative worksheet, students find the derivative of given functions. They identify the equation of a line tangent to a specified function. This three-page worksheet contains 22 multi-step problems.

In this derivatives worksheet students calculate the derivative for five functions and two application problems.  These problems include rational functions and functions with rational exponents.

In this derivatives worksheet, students sketch the graph of a function by determining the local maxima, minima and inflection points. They graph a second function when given the interval. Students solve two word problems involving...

In this trigonometric worksheet, students differentiate functions and find the antiderivative of functions. This two-page worksheet contains approximately 20 problems.

In this derivative worksheet, students determine the derivative and then find the value at a specified point for a given function. There are 3 questions.

For this complex function worksheet students identify the derivative of given functions and explore the rules of differentiation. This two-page worksheet contains explanations and examples, followed by ten problems.

In this math worksheet, students practice solving the problems that focus upon the concept of partial derivatives. The problems are in the form of a quiz.

In this derivative activity, students use the second derivative test to determine the maxima and minima of given functions. They explore real life problems to complete the optimization of a problem. This two-page activity contains...

In this derivatives worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 2 various types of problems. First, they use the definition of a derivative to find the variable expression shown for each function. Then, students write the equation of the...