Derivative of Composite Functions
Math: Calculus: Derivatives
Math: AP Calculus: AP Calculus
9-12
15 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire™ CX series
2.0
Lessons
TNS
CAS Required
Derivative of Composite Functions
Activity Overview
Students practice using the Chain Rule to differentiate compositions of functions.
About the Lesson
The Chain Rule is given for students to recall. They will practice using the Chain Rule to solve several problems.
An algebraic spreadsheet is available to support students in working through the process: students supply each step, which is checked for algebraic equivalence. This scaffolding tool may be used as much or as little as desired, noting that it does offer a model for a well-structured worked-out solution for such questions.
Math: Calculus: Derivatives
Math: AP Calculus: AP Calculus
9-12
15 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire™ CX series
2.0
Lessons
TNS
CAS Required
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