Mathematical Methods · Unit 2 · Introduction to differential calculus · Rates of change and the concept of derivatives

Understand the concept of the derivative as a function.

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Interpret the derivative as the instantaneous rate of change.
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Use the rule 𝑑 𝑑𝑥 𝑥𝑛 = 𝑛𝑥𝑛−1 for positive integers.
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