Further Mathematics - Senior Secondary 2 - Differentiation

Differentiation

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TERM: 2ND TERM

WEEK: 1

Class: Senior Secondary School 2
Age: 16 years
Duration: 40 minutes of 4 periods
Subject: Further Mathematics
Topic: Differentiation
Focus: Limits of a function, Differentiation from First Principle, Differentiation of Polynomials

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

  1. Evaluate the limit of a function at a given value.
  2. Differentiate a function using the first principle.
  3. Differentiate polynomial functions using standard differentiation rules.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:
• Question and answer
• Guided demonstration
• Discussion
• Practice exercises
• Real-life connections

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
• Whiteboard and markers
• Charts showing rules of differentiation
• Flashcards with examples of limits and derivatives
• Worksheets for practice

 

PERIOD 1 & 2: Introduction to Limits of a Function and Differentiation from First Principle
PRESENTATION:

Step

Teacher’s Activity

Student’s Activity

Step 1 - Introduction

Introduces the concept of limits of a function. Explains how to evaluate the limit of a function at a given value using basic examples.

Students listen attentively and ask clarifying questions.