A powerpoint and matching worksheet on differentiation from first principles. The worksheet allows the students to work alongside the powerpoint in a “do-as-I-do” style, allowing them to highlight and annotate the sheets in a timely manner. Concise and descriptive at the same time.

Fun way of using Kagen methods to solidify learning and understanding! Split the cards into 3 piles, one with starters one with values and one with operations. Start by sharing the operation cards so that each student in a group of four gets 6 cards. Place the cards with the sentence start face up then talk it in turns putting 1 card down each. Once this is done write the equation down in the order it have been created from the cards. Then use the second pile of cards and flip 1 over which has a value for x and solve using the value.

A detailed resource with explanations of how the discriminant works and why. Includes some examples of the method using exam questions.

Use the answers from one question to answer another question. Simple worksheet for low to medium ability students.