Curated OER
Worksheet #3, Derivative Rates, Percent Rate of Change, Chain Rule
In this calculus activity, students answer compute the distance of an object from a given point after t seconds when given the formula. They use the chain rule to answer 2 questions. Students compute the derivatives and sketch a graph of...
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University
Npac Reu Program: The Chain Rule
This Northeast Parallel Architectures Center at Syracuse University provides a table of contents on information and examples on the chain rule.
University of California
University of California, Davis: The Calculus Page
This site, from the University of California, provides several problems from beginning differential calculus, as well as beginning integral calculus. The problems can be accessed by clicking on the link, and the information provided is...
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: The Chain Rule
Students learn how to compute the derivative using the chain rule. The tutorial explores the calculus concept through notes, examples, and quizzes to check for comprehension.
Math Words
Math Words: Derivative Rules
This site offers fourteen rules for differentiation-- anything from a constant function to logarithmic functions.
Other
Dans Math: Lessons: Calculus (Part 1)
College professor Dan Bach reviews the basic calculus concepts of limits and derivatives. The site includes examples and animated graphs.
Other
Dans Math: Lessons: Calculus (Part 2)
College professor Dan Bach offers a review of the calculus concepts of integrals and vectors. Examples and animated graphs are provided.
University of California
Uc Davis: The Chain Rule
Nice comprehensive site on the chain rule the site explains the notation that goes along with the common notation of the chain rule through examples.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: The Chain Rule
Finding derivatives by using the chain rule is explained through examples in this tutorial.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Calculus I: Derivatives
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...
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Calculus I: Proof of Various Derivative Properties
The tutorial examines various derivative facts, formulas, and properties. Topics discussed are the definition of derivative, implicit differentiation, logarithmic differentiation, chain rule, and power rule. Class notes, proofs, and...
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Calculus Iii: Partial Derivatives
The resource examines partial derivatives. Topics investigated are limits, higher order partial derivatives, chain rule, and directional derivatives. Class notes, definitions, and examples with detailed solutions are included. The notes...
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Karl's Calculus Tutor: Derivatives More Rules
This site provides a detailed overview of the quotient rule, as derived from the product rule. Content includes examples and exercises.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Use the Chain Rule of Differentiation in Calculus
The tutorial discusses the chain rule of differentiation. The resource consists of examples and practice exercises with solutions.
Other
Calculus help.com: Tutorials for the Calculus Phobe
A dozen interactive tutorials are what help make the basics of calculus more clear for those students who need additional explanation. Clear directions, simple examples, and interesting graphics are all part of this resource.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: The Chain Rule
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the chain rule for derivatives of composite functions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Calculus Index
This site from the Massachussets Institute of Technology has links to various topics in calculus.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Powers of a Function
The Chain Rule is presented with a detailed example. It is followed by a demonstration of how the Chain Rule is applied to power functions.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Ap Calculus
View explanations and examples using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Great review for the AP Calculus test!
Other
Karl's Calculus Tutor: The Chain Rule
This site provides a detailed overview of the chain rule. Content includes several examples, applications, and exercises.