• Compute a difference quotient.


• Determine the derivative of a function


• for a polynomial function


• using the power rule (not until final)


• for a function of the form Ce^at


• using the product rule (not until final)


• Find a limit using your calculator to make a table of values


• Find a limit using rules of limits and algebra, showing all steps clearly


• Find the average rate of change of a function between two x values, giving your answer with correct units.


• Find the instantaneous rate of change of a function at one x value.


• Approximate a marginal revenue, cost or profit using a derivative.


• Find the percent error when approximating a marginal revenue, cost or profit with the derivative.


• Use the derivative to find the maximum or minimum of a function.


• Draw secant or tangent lines representing given average or instantaneous rates of change.


• Determine the equation of a secant line or tangent line for a function.


• Given the derivative of a function at one point, estimate the derivative at other points.


• Match the graph of a function with the graph of its derivative function.

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