ZIMSEC O-Level Additional Mathematics
6.1.10.1Gradient of a curve and derivative notation
Gradient of a curve and derivative notation in ZIMSEC O-Level Additional 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.
- 6.1.10.1.1Form 3: approximate the gradient of the tangent to a curve at a point from the gradients of a sequence of chords (first principles).
- 6.1.10.1.2Form 3: use appropriate notation for derivatives.
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Gradients of curves and the derived function
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