C1 Differentiation

Yes

Chapters 5, 8, 11, 12
Differentiation
Graphs of nth power functions
Investigating Shapes of graphs
Applications of Differentiation

Understand that the gradient of a curve is

also a function of x
Be able to differentiate functions of x
Be able to calculate the gradient at a
known point on a curve
Be able to find the equation of the normal
and the tangent to a curve at a point
Understand how the gradient of a tangent
can be obtained from the gradient of
chords through the point
Know that the rule for differentiating xn is
valid when n is negative or fractional
Understand the terms stationary point,
maximum , minimum and turning point
Understand when a graph is increasing
function
Understand when a graph is decreasing
function
Appreciate the significance of zero,
positive and negative gradients on the
shape of a graph
Be able to locate stationary points
Be able to distinguish between maximum
and minimum points
Understand the significance of the second
derivative on the shape of graphs
Use the second derivative to distinguish
between maxima and minima
Know that you can interpret a derivative as
a rate of change of one variable with
respect to the other
Apply differentiation to real life problems

Maybe

No