Section 2.1 - Derivative of a Function
Essential Question(s):
How are derivatives related to rates of change?
What are the graphical connections between functions and their derivative?
How are derivatives related to rates of change?
What are the graphical connections between functions and their derivative?
Follow these three steps to complete this "flip" lesson.
STEP 1: Preparation
Title your spiral with the heading above and copy the essential question(s).
Title your spiral with the heading above and copy the essential question(s).
STEP 2: Vocabulary & Examples
Copy and define the following of vocabulary. This can be any tables, properties, theorems, terms, phrases or postulates listed. Review the following examples and copy what is necessary for you. Use the guiding questions for your cornell notes.
Copy and define the following of vocabulary. This can be any tables, properties, theorems, terms, phrases or postulates listed. Review the following examples and copy what is necessary for you. Use the guiding questions for your cornell notes.
Definition of Derivative
Notation
One-Sided Derivatives
- What is the derivative?
- What does it mean to be differentiable?
- What is the alternate definition of a derivative?
Notation
- What are the many notations for derivatives?
One-Sided Derivatives
- What are the right-hand and left-hand derivatives?
STEP 3: Reading
If time permits, reread the lesson and take any extra notes as needed.
If time permits, reread the lesson and take any extra notes as needed.