Further Mathematics - Senior Secondary 2 - Differentiation

Differentiation

TERM: 2ND TERM

WEEK: 3

Class: Senior Secondary School 2
Age: 16 years
Duration: 40 minutes of 4 periods
Subject: Further Mathematics
Topic: Differentiation
Focus: Rules of Differentiation, Product Rule, Quotient Rule, Function of a Function

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

  1. Identify and apply the basic rules of differentiation.
  2. Use the product rule to differentiate functions.
  3. Apply the quotient rule to differentiate functions.
  4. Differentiate composite functions using the chain rule (function of function).

 

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

  • Teacher demonstration
  • Question and answer
  • Guided practice
  • Group work
  • Use of visual aids
  • Real-life examples

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Charts showing the rules of differentiation
  • Graphing calculator or software (if available)
  • Worksheets for practice