Differentiation from First Principles

This pdf is useful for introducing the method of approximating the gradient of a tangent to a curve at a point to the gradient of the chord close to that point.

Twelve examples of differentiation from first principles are given to work through.

If you need some revision exercises on different methods of differentiation then please have a look at "Calculus - Revision Exercises on Methods of Differentiation" in the Irby Maths Shop.