SENIOR HIGHSCHOOL – SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND

MATHEMATICS

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

QUARTER 4, WEEK 4 – 6
Continuity and Differentiability of a Function and
Rules of Differentiation
MELC WITH CODE:
1. Determine the relationship between differentiability and continuity of a function
(STEM_BC11D -IIIf-1)

2. Apply the differentiation rules in computing the derivative of an algebraic, exponential,

logarithmic, trigonometric functions and inverse trigonometric functions (STEM_BC11D-IIIf-
3)

Prepared by:
CHRISTINE ANN ANDILLO – SALUBON
SHS Teacher
Subject: Basic Calculus Student No.:
Name: Grade and Section:
Subject Teacher: CHRISTINE ANN A. SALUBON Date:
Direction: Copy the Concept Notes in your notebook. Copy and answer the
Seatwork in a 1 whole sheet of yellow paper.

Continuity and Differentiability of a Function

I. Introduction
Matt is a senior high school student. He believes that he can become successful if
he will make up his mind about what he wants and what he loves: deciding on the
career path that can improve the financial status of his family and at the same time
doing things that he loves. Time management and deciding on where to invest his
time to be as productive as possible while giving himself some “me” time. He looked
up to those successful people and was inspired by how they planned their way to
success.
However, there are some instances that even if he planned on how he will spend
his time and resources, failures get in the way. But he never gave up. He was
reminded by the saying, “If you fail, change your plans, not your goals” If plan A,
does not work, he still has plan B or plan C. What is important is that step by step, he
is reaching his goals.
Successful people had their plans before that brought them to where they are right
now. On the other hand, those who did not succeed (yet) may or may not plan thus
something might be done for them to eventually reach their goals.
This can be related to different instances in Mathematics. Such as a given function
means it is a relation, but a relation does not mean it is a function. Can you still
remember your first lessons in General Mathematics? Good job! Hopefully, you can
also recall our previous lessons on differentiability and continuity of a function.
In this module, we will learn a similar relationship between these important two
concepts in Calculus. Are you ready? Let’s go!

II. Concept Notes

Recall that, a function is differentiable if and only if its derivative exists. On the
other hand, a function is continuous if it satisfies the different conditions on
continuity as discussed in our previous modules.
How do these to relate with each other? Let us start our lesson with polynomial
functions.
Based on the graph, we can say that
the function is continuous since it has
no gaps or holes.
Seatwork # 01
Determine if the given function is continuous and differentiable at the indicated
values of x.
 Rules of Differentiation
I. Introduction
The Pacific Ocean, Celebes Sea, Philippine Sea and South China Sea border the
Philippines which consists of 7,107 islands. Each of them is home to potential
surfing spots. With a coastline of approximately 36 000 km, Philippines possesses a
relaxed island vibe that is definitely contagious. Its white-sand beaches and blue-
tinged waters make it a great site for surfers wanting to either relax or catch some of
the most impressive waves in the world.
Nowadays, majority of the Filipinos find that the best relaxation comes from
engaging in exciting outdoor activities. The strong offshore winds between
December and April stir up the ocean and turn the islands into a surfing paradise.
To help visualize the derivative, imagine the function as a wave that you are
surfing and the tilt of your surfboard is the slope.

II. Concept Notes

Rules for Finding the Derivative
Seatwork # 02
Solve for the derivatives of the following functions.
1. 𝑦 = 5
2. 𝑦 = 3𝑥 7
3. 𝑦 = 5𝑥 3 − 4𝑥 2
Seatwork # 03
Solve for the derivatives of the following functions.
1. 𝑦 = 6𝑥 7 + 5𝑥 4 − 3𝑥 2 + 5
4
2. 𝑦 = 6
𝑥
3. 𝑦 = (6𝑥 3 − 𝑥)(10 − 20𝑥)

Reference:
Cortez, D. S. et al. (2020). Basic Calculus quarter 3 – module 6: Continuity and differentiability
of a function. Department of Education, 1-28.

Cortez, D. S. et al. (2020). Basic Calculus quarter 3 – module 7: Rules of differentiation.

Department of Education, 1-32.

Prepared by: Checked by:

CHRISTINE ANN A. SALUBON IRENE BELLE LESIGUES

SHS Teacher II Dept. Head

Reviewed by: Concurred by:

CLARESA M. CAÑEDA LORLITA S. RICABLANCA

Master Teacher II Asst. Principal II

Noted by:

MICHAEL A. REGIS, CE, MM, MAT

Secondary School Principal IV