The position of derivative in high school mathematics depends on the textbook version used, as follows:

1, People's Education Edition (20 19): Derivative is a compulsory course in Volume 2.

2. People's Education Edition B (20 19): Derivative is an optional compulsory volume.

3. Beijing Normal University Edition (20 19): Derivative is the second optional compulsory book.

4. Soviet Education Edition (20 19): The first choice of derivatives is required.

5. Shanghai Education Edition (2020): Learning Derivatives in Senior Two of Mathematics (last semester).