2.64 Differentiation – Applications to Kinematics Higher IGCSE PowerPoint Lesson

In this 33-slide lesson, pupils will learn how to apply differentiation to displacement-time functions to find expressions for velocity and acceleration. The lesson reinforces key calculus skills while connecting them to kinematics terminology and real-world motion. Pupils will practise interpreting and solving problems involving rates of change, including finding when a particle is at rest or moving fastest. This lesson builds fluency with notation and prepares students for higher-level calculus applications in AS Maths.

This lesson is for the higher tier only.

The lesson includes:

• Clear, guided examples

• Discussion opportunities from Think, Pair, Share

• Mini whiteboard section to check understanding and clarify misconceptions

• Two structured tasks to practise key skills

• Challenge activity to extend and deepen learning

Perfect for engaging learners while reinforcing essential algebra concepts.