Calculus Foundations · Calculus

The Derivative

Developing the concept of instantaneous rate of change and the slope of a curve.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the derivative transform a static function into a dynamic rate of change?
  2. 2Why is the 'first principles' method essential for understanding the shortcut rules of differentiation?
  3. 3How can the derivative be used to find the exact moment an object changes direction?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Limits and Derivatives - Class 11
Class: Class 11
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Calculus Foundations
Period: Calculus

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