Instructional Video

Power Rule for Derivatives

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Find shortcuts to finding derivatives. The resource introduces the power rule for finding the derivatives of polynomial functions. The fourth video in a series of 31 starts by applying the rule to monomials and then shows how to combine those to find the derivative of a multi-term polynomial.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the definition of derivatives to show that the power rule is correct
  • Have learners watch the video prior to a lesson where they practice the power rule
Classroom Considerations
  • The class should know the rules of exponents
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Includes all the steps needed in the calculations
  • Shows how the power rule applies to linear and constant expressions
Cons
  • None