Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics
2.12Differentiation
Differentiation in Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 2.12.1Extended: estimate the gradient of a curve at a point by drawing a tangent.
- 2.12.2Extended: differentiate functions of the form axⁿ, where n is a positive integer or zero, and sums of up to three such terms.
- 2.12.3Extended: use differentiation to find gradients of curves and the coordinates of stationary (turning) points.
- 2.12.4Extended: decide whether a turning point is a maximum or a minimum.
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Differentiation and stationary points
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Gradient of a curve: drawing tangents
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