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4.1 Interpreting the Meaning of the Derivative in Context

Syllabus
2020
Topic
4.1
Level

CHA-3.A—Interpret the meaning of a derivative in context

  • CHA-3.A Interpret the meaning of a derivative in context.
  • CHA-3.A.1 The derivative of a function can be interpreted as the instantaneous rate of change with respect to its independent variable.
  • CHA-3.A.2 The derivative can be used to express information about rates of change in applied contexts.
  • CHA-3.A.3 The unit for f′(x) is the unit for f divided by the unit for x.
  • Enduring understanding CHA-3: Derivatives allow us to solve real-world problems involving rates of change.

Objective notes

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ConceptAP Calculus AB