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Implicit Differentiation, What's Going on Here? | Essence of Calculus, Chapter 6

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Teach implicit differentiation explicitly. An engaging video explains implicit differentiation to viewers. It describes how small changes in x and y can be thought of as contributing to the derivative dy/dx. This is the sixth video in a series of 11.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Be sure to give more examples for scholars to consider
Classroom Considerations
  • Learners should have knowledge of derivatives and of the dy/dx notation
  • Pupils must be familiar with the idea of how "small nudges" connect with the derivative
  • Sixth video in a series of 11
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Uses a concrete example to introduce the topic
  • Excellent graphics hold learners' attention
Cons
  • None