Essential Maths Workshop

Differentiation: Core Skills & Techniques

Delivered live via Microsoft Teams, this focused workshop is perfect for any BU student preparing for differentiation-based mock exams, coursework or research projects. Whether you need a rapid refresher or want to deepen your understanding, our interactive two-hour session will boost your confidence and fluency in differential calculus fundamentals.

This workshop will aim to cover the following areas of Differentiation:
1 Differentiation Basics
2 Power Rule
3 Chain Rule
4 Product Rule
5 Quotient Rule
6 Differentiating Trigonometric Functions
7 Differentiating Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
8 Tangents
9 Normals

Why not complete the Calculus Quiz before the workshop? Calculus: Differentiation and Integration QUIZ.

Why join?

• Practical & interactive – live worked examples.
• All materials provided – full notes, extra exercises and annotated PowerPoint(PDF) slides after the session.
• Tailored support – book a 1-to-1 follow-up with me to tackle your personal differentiations questions.

When & where

• Date: Thursday 6 November 2025
• Time: 13:00 – 14:00 (BST)
• Platform: Microsoft Teams (link sent on registration)
  This session opens our 8-week Essential Maths Workshop series—attend just differentiation or stay for the full programme.

Who should attend?

Ideal for students enrolled in—or progressing to—modules such as Engineering Mathematics, Mathematics for Computing, Mathematics in Science, Statistics & Research Methods, SafeMedicate, BKSB Functional Skills and related courses.

Participants will receive additional details and the Teams link prior to the programme's start on Thursday, 6th November 2025.

Reserve your place

Seats are limited. Secure yours via the booking link below. For questions, email mathsskills@bournemouth.ac.uk.

Looking forward to tackling differentiation together!

Serkan Karakus
Senior Maths Tutor, Bournemouth University

Registration is required. Limited seats available.

To claim this activity towards your Graduate Skills+ Award, please sign up to the programme here: Graduate Skills+ Award Registration Form (bournemouth.ac.uk)