Derivative Worksheets

Download free printable PDF worksheets for derivative practice. Our comprehensive calculus worksheets cover power rule, product rule, chain rule, quotient rule, trigonometric derivatives, and more with complete answer keys. Perfect for homework assignments, test preparation, and self-study.

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🌱 Basic Derivative Worksheets

Master fundamental concepts with power rule worksheets and basic derivative problems.

Power Rule Practice

EASY

Essential practice with d/dx[x^n] = n·x^(n-1). Includes polynomials, negative exponents, and fractional exponents with step-by-step solutions.

📊 25 Problems
⏱️ 30 minutes
Answer Key
📄 3 Pages

Basic Derivatives Mixed Practice

EASY

Combined practice with constants, power rule, and basic functions. Perfect for beginners building foundational skills.

📊 30 Problems
⏱️ 40 minutes
Answer Key
📄 4 Pages

Constant & Coefficient Rules

EASY

Focus on constant rule and constant multiple rule. Essential foundation before tackling more complex derivatives.

📊 20 Problems
⏱️ 25 minutes
Answer Key
📄 2 Pages

⚡ Derivative Rules Worksheets

Practice product rule, chain rule, and quotient rule with targeted worksheets. Review our Chain Rule and Product Rule guides first!

Product Rule Mastery

MEDIUM

Comprehensive practice with (uv)' = u'v + uv'. Includes polynomial products, trig products, and exponential products.

📊 35 Problems
⏱️ 50 minutes
Answer Key
📄 5 Pages

Chain Rule Complete Practice

MEDIUM

Master composite functions with extensive chain rule practice. From simple chains to triple nested functions.

📊 40 Problems
⏱️ 60 minutes
Answer Key
📄 6 Pages

Quotient Rule Practice

MEDIUM

Apply (u/v)' = (u'v - uv')/v² with confidence. Includes rational functions and trig quotients.

📊 30 Problems
⏱️ 45 minutes
Answer Key
📄 4 Pages

Mixed Rules Challenge

HARD

Test your mastery! Problems requiring multiple rules. You must decide which rule(s) to apply for each problem.

📊 35 Problems
⏱️ 70 minutes
Answer Key
📄 5 Pages

📐 Trigonometric Derivatives

Master trig function derivatives with specialized practice worksheets.

Basic Trig Derivatives

MEDIUM

Practice derivatives of sin, cos, tan, cot, sec, and csc. Includes memory aids and pattern recognition.

📊 30 Problems
⏱️ 40 minutes
Answer Key
📄 4 Pages

Trig Chain Rule Practice

HARD

Combine trig derivatives with chain rule. Includes sin(3x²), cos(x³), tan(√x), and more complex compositions.

📊 35 Problems
⏱️ 55 minutes
Answer Key
📄 5 Pages

🚀 Advanced Derivative Topics

Challenge yourself with implicit differentiation, optimization, and related rates. See our Implicit Differentiation Guide!

Implicit Differentiation

HARD

Find dy/dx for equations not solved for y. Covers circles, ellipses, and complex implicit relationships.

📊 30 Problems
⏱️ 60 minutes
Answer Key
📄 5 Pages

Exponential & Logarithmic

MEDIUM

Master e^x, ln(x), and their combinations. Includes natural exponential, natural log, and general bases.

📊 30 Problems
⏱️ 45 minutes
Answer Key
📄 4 Pages

Optimization Problems

HARD

Real-world applications! Minimize costs, maximize area, and solve practical optimization scenarios using derivatives.

📊 20 Problems
⏱️ 90 minutes
Answer Key
📄 6 Pages

Related Rates

HARD

Solve problems involving rates of change. Includes ladder problems, filling tanks, shadows, and more.

📊 25 Problems
⏱️ 75 minutes
Answer Key
📄 5 Pages

Comprehensive Final Review

HARD

Ultimate test prep! Mixed problems covering ALL derivative topics. Perfect for final exam preparation.

📊 50 Problems
⏱️ 120 minutes
Answer Key
📄 8 Pages

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