What even is a derivative (differentiation)?

What is a derivative? What is differentiation? When do you use derivatives in math? In this video I answer all of these questions in the simplest way possible so you can answer the questions above. Understanding calculus on the conceptual level is so important for developing fluency, so make sure you rewatch this video until you understand fully! Desmos used in the video: https://www.desmos.com/calculator/bvrizc0plo Once you understand, the following video will take your understanding of polynomial functions, and the interplay of the first and second derivatives to the next level: https://youtu.be/jTk0ATyL8g0 ✅ #derivatives ✅ #calculus ✅ #differentiation ⏱ Timestamps: 0:00 – 1:10 Intro 1:10 - 4:48 Ch 1: Derivatives at a point 4:48 - 5:17 Thank you for watching 5:17 - 7:26 Ch 2: The derivative as a function 7:26 - 8:04 Summary of Ch 1/2 8:04 - 11:30 Ch 3: Applications of derivatives 11:30 - 12:21 Outro 🎵 LoFi Beats - https://pixabay.com/music/id-112191/ Below is a list of the tech/gear I use to record/produce my videos (these are affiliate links): - Sony ZV-E10 Camera (https://amzn.to/3m6dH4a) - Blue Yeti USB Microphone (https://amzn.to/3m6emma) - Rode SmartLav+ Microphone (https://amzn.to/3EGvsO6)