Lesson: Derivatives of Parametric Equations Mathematics • Third Year of Secondary School

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In this lesson, we will learn how to find the first derivative of a curve defined by parametric equations and find the equations of tangents and normals to the curves.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

find the first derivatives of parametric equations,
evaluate the first derivatives of parametric equations at a given point,
find the first derivative of a function with respect to another function,
evaluate the first derivative of a function with respect to another function at a given point,
find the equation of a tangent or normal at a point on a curve described by parametric equations.