A complete reference guide to derivative functions. It provides definitions, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.

Students learn about the derivative function. The tutorial explores the calculus concept through notes and examples.

Nice comprehensive site dealing with the derivative. The site contains derivatives of basic fundamental functions. The site goes on to give unexplained rules when taking simple derivatives. These rules have links for further explanations.

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View the graph and the equation of the line tangent to any function at any point on the function.

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This site explains how the derivative of an exponential function is found.

Site has information and examples for topics about hyperbolic functions and inverses.

Very nice lesson on taking the derivative of a function and its inverse.

Learn how the second derivative of a function is used in order to find the function's inflection points. Learn which common mistakes to avoid in the process.

The interactive tutorial investigates the graph of the derivative of tan (x).

The interactive tutorial explores the graph of the derivative of sin (x).

Explores derivatives and the idea of infinity using a geometric interpretation of slope.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn the difference between discrete and non-discrete functions. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...

Analyze the behavior of graphs of functions using a graphing calculator and your knowledge about derivatives.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students find the limits of rational functions algebraically. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and...

Gain an understanding of power functions with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition and examples that enhance further explanation. Includes links to related topics.

Model the trajectory of the longest home run ever hit while studying extrema of functions on the TI-89. Another real-world problem in this activity involves minimizing the amount of tin used in a cylindrical tank. Following the worked...

In this Derive activity, students relate the behavior of the graph of an exponential function to the signs of its first two derivatives. They realize that if the signs of the first two derivatives over a given interval are known, a...

In this activity, students will investigate the derivatives of sine, cosine, natural log, and natural exponential functions by examining the symmetric difference quotient at many points. They develop the idea of the derivative as a...

In this activity, students observe the derivative as an indicator of increasing/decreasing function behavior. They also see that the derivative is an indicator of local maxima/ minima function behavior. Students learn to associate the...

Learners examine derivatives. Topics investigated are product rule, chain rule, derivatives of trigonometric functions, the definition of the derivative, and related rates. Class notes, definitions, and examples with detailed solutions...

Learners examine the formulas of the derivatives of trigonometric functions. Examples with detailed solutions are included.

Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to find the derivatives of the six inverse trigonometric functions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems....