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Math Shorts - Derivatives
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The rich and exciting field of calculus begins with the study of derivatives. This book is a practical introduction to derivatives, filled with down-to-earth explanations, detailed examples and lots of exercises (solutions included). It takes you from the basic functions all the way to advanced differentiation rules and proofs. Check out the sample for the table of contents and a taste of the action. From the author of "Mathematical Shenanigans", "Great Formulas Explained" and the "Math Shorts" series.
A supplement to this book is available under the title "Exercises to Math Shorts - Derivatives". It contains an additional 28 exercises including detailed solutions.
Note: Except for the very basics of algebra, no prior knowledge is required to enjoy this book.
The rich and exciting field of calculus begins with the study of derivatives. This book is a practical introduction to derivatives, filled with down-to-earth explanations, detailed examples and lots of exercises (solutions included). It takes you from the basic functions all the way to advanced differentiation rules and proofs. Check out the sample for the table of contents and a taste of the action. From the author of "Mathematical Shenanigans", "Great Formulas Explained" and the "Math Shorts" series.
A supplement to this book is available under the title "Exercises to Math Shorts - Derivatives". It contains an additional 28 exercises including detailed solutions.
Note: Except for the very basics of algebra, no prior knowledge is required to enjoy this book.
131 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 30, 2014
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April 10, 2023
Very Good Book for Beginners
This book is very good for 11th & 12th Standard Children.
This book will be like a torch for teachers who wish to guide their students 🙏
This book is very good for 11th & 12th Standard Children.
This book will be like a torch for teachers who wish to guide their students 🙏
January 10, 2016
While ambitious in his brevity Bektas was a bit insincere to derivatives. This text takes a different approach from most text books I've seen of teaching derivatives, wherein it introduces limits toward the end and the power rule toward the beginning. That's all well and good, but it felt like a bit of jeopardy where I was being given the answers and being told to answer with the question. In other words a lot less constructive in practice. I make no assertion that the alternative, established method of teaching limits first and power rule later was better. All I know is that this method felt inadequate even within its own meeker constraints.
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