Derivatives of a Polynomial

Investigate the nature of the derivative with simple polynomial functions (in this case mostly quadratics). This meant to be a graphical introduction to the power rule so if students have not done the algebraic work of using the limit to determine the derivative, they should be fine. If that is the case then the word "derivative" may be new to them. If they have experienced taking the limit to determine the derivative of a polynomial then this could be a way to consolidate it graphically. This was based on a sketch originally done by @Eluberoff https://www.desmos.com/calculator/a9qu2gphzj

By Becky Hall