Tangent Line to a Curve

Tangent Line to a Curve

Learn how to find the equation of a tangent line to a curve. One of the first applications of derivatives that students learn is how to find the equation of a tangent to a curve. There are many applications of derivatives but this one is particularly important. It was...
Common Algebra Mistakes

Common Algebra Mistakes

 Avoid these common algebra mistakes and stop throwing away marks on homework’s, assessments and exams. Never waste these marks again! The first thing I check with all of my students is their algebra. No matter how well they understand and can apply theorems,...
The Quotient Rule

The Quotient Rule

The Quotient Rule – learn how to differentiate a quotient of functions   Calculus techniques can be applied to answer a range of Mathematical and real-world problems. In fact, almost anything that’s engineered today uses Calculus in its modelling. You...
The Product Rule

The Product Rule

The Product Rule – learn how to differentiate a product of functions Calculus techniques can be applied to answer a range of Mathematical and real-world problems. In fact, almost anything that’s engineered today uses Calculus in its modelling. You could say that...
Completing the Square

Completing the Square

Learn how to write Quadratic Expressions in Completed Square form Quadratic expressions can be written in different formats for different purposes. The completed square form can be used for particular purposes, but sometimes it’s just a stand-alone algebra...
Differentiation Power Rule

Differentiation Power Rule

Learn how to use The Power Rule for Differentiation with functions which are not in the correct format  The Power Rule for Differentiation is the first technique that most students learn in Calculus. Generally they take to this rule with no problems. However, when...