ZIMSEC O-Level Additional Mathematics
6.1.10.2Rules of derivatives and derivatives of simple functions
Rules of derivatives and derivatives of simple functions 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.
- 6.1.10.2.1Form 3: differentiate functions such as axⁿ, ln x, sin x, cos x, tan x, 1/x and eˣ.
- 6.1.10.2.2Form 3: differentiate using the product and quotient rules.
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Derivatives of trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions
45 min
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Differentiating powers of x
40 min
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The chain rule for composite functions
40 min
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The product and quotient rules
45 min
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