Students

Please select a resource from the list below.

Quick Reference

• The chain rule
  The chain rule is used for differentiating a function of a function. This leaflet states and illustrates this rule.

Teach Yourself

• The Chain Rule
  This teach-yourself workbook explains the chain rule which is used to differentiate a function of a function.

Practice & Revision

• Calculus Refresher
  A refresher booklet on Calculus
• Cwrs Gloywi Calcwlws
  A Calculus Refresher. This booklet revises techniques in calculus (differentiation and integration). This is a welsh language version

Test Yourself

• Diagnostic Test - The Chain rule
• Exercise - The Chain rule

Video

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• The Chain Rule
  A special rule, the chain rule, exists for differentiating a function of another function. This unit illustrates this rule. (Mathtutor Video Tutorial)