Analysis & Approaches SL · Topic 5 · Calculus

IB Math AA SL Differentiation Worksheet (questions only)

The core rules of differentiation and their first uses: gradients, tangents and increasing/decreasing functions.

25 pages · 120 marks · questions only · free PDF for IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL students.

25pages
120marks
3difficulty levels
Nosolutions included
T5Calculus

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What this AA SL differentiation worksheet covers

The core rules of differentiation and their first uses: gradients, tangents and increasing/decreasing functions. The questions follow the order of the AA SL syllabus for Topic 5 (Calculus) and are graded in three bands — routine practice, exam-standard, and the harder multi-step questions that separate a 6 from a 7.

Power rule, including negative and fractional indices
Gradient at a point and the equation of a tangent
Increasing and decreasing intervals
Simple stationary points
Exam tip for this topic. Rewrite roots and fractions as powers before differentiating; most errors happen in that first line.

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How to use it

  1. Do the first band without the AA SL formula booklet, then check which formulas you had to look up — those are the ones to memorise.
  2. Time the second band at roughly 1.2 minutes per mark, the pace of Paper 1 and Paper 2.
  3. For the third band, compare your method with the matching questions in the AA SL question bank; if you want this set marked, send it to Mr Ahmad.

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Is this AA SL differentiation worksheet free?

Yes — download the PDF with no sign-up. It is one of over 130 free IB Math worksheets on this site, written to match the current syllabus.

Does it come with answers?

This set is questions only. If you would like it marked, or want the matching solutions, contact Mr Ahmad.

Which IB course is it for?

IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL. The same topic is also available for the other courses where it is on the syllabus — see the links above.

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