Understanding Calculus II: Problems, Solutions, and Tips Season 1 Episode 2 Differentiation Warm-up
- TV-PG
- May 31, 2013
- 30 min
Understanding Calculus II: Problems, Solutions, and Tips is a show that focuses on teaching difficult concepts related to calculus in an easy to understand way. Season 1 episode 2 is named "Differentiation Warm-up," which is a continuation of the second part of differentiation. The episode begins with a brief review of what was covered in the previous episode, which is the definition of a derivative, and how to find it.
After the review, the host and expert in calculus, Professor Joel Thiessen, presents some warm-up problems related to differentiation. The problems are designed to help viewers to get into the swing of thinking about differentiation and to refresh their memories about the foundational concepts of calculus.
The host presents several examples of problems related to finding derivatives using basic algebraic formulas. He also guides viewers through finding derivatives for composite functions and how to use the chain rule for derivatives. The warm-up problems are designed to help viewers understand how to apply differentiation concepts learned in the previous episodes.
As the episode progresses, Professor Joel Thiessen explains the difference between explicit and implicit differentiation and how to determine which method to use in different scenarios. He highlights the importance of keeping track of variables and constants while finding the derivative. These explanations help make the process easy and understandable.
At the end of the episode, the host presents some challenging problems related to differentiation. These problems are designed to help viewers test their understanding of differentiation and to help them apply concepts learned so far. The difficult problems help to cement their understanding of the basic concepts of calculus.
Overall, the Understanding Calculus II: Problems, Solutions, and Tips season 1 episode 2 "Differentiation Warm-up" is an essential episode for anyone looking to understand the basics of calculus. The episode is easy to follow, and the explanations are designed to be easy to understand and follow for viewers with various understanding levels of calculus. This episode prompts viewers to think critically about the materials presented in the previous episodes while preparing them for the challenges to come. It is highly recommended for anyone looking to learn calculus.