January 1, 2025

Exploring student understanding of limits and derivatives through examples and pedagogical commentary

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This analysis reveals misconceptions about limits and derivatives in students, suggesting strategies for better understanding.

Many students prioritize symbolic manipulation over true conceptual understanding of calculus concepts.
Classroom examples show significant challenges regarding the geometric interpretation of derivatives and rates of change.
The analysis includes insights from real student responses and highlights the need for graphical reasoning.
Encouraging students to discover and justify their reasoning leads to better learning outcomes in calculus.

Suzana Aleksić (2025) studied this question.

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January 1, 2025

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This analysis reveals misconceptions about limits and derivatives in students, suggesting strategies for better understanding.

Many students prioritize symbolic manipulation over true conceptual understanding of calculus concepts.
Classroom examples show significant challenges regarding the geometric interpretation of derivatives and rates of change.
The analysis includes insights from real student responses and highlights the need for graphical reasoning.
Encouraging students to discover and justify their reasoning leads to better learning outcomes in calculus.

Suzana Aleksić (2025) studied this question.

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