Keep it on the chains. Pupils work through the steps in the chain rule using the interactive as a guide. Learners identify the two composed functions and their associated derivatives from a set of choices. They continue on to build the derivative of the function.

Concepts

differential calculus, chain rule, derivatives, composite functions, functions

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide class members several opportunities to determine the functions in the composition

Classroom Considerations

• Users must sign up for a free account to access the interactive
• The class should be familiar with composite functions

Pros

• Allows learners to view the correct answer if necessary
• Contains additional practice within the additional materials

Cons

• None