AP Calculus AB

Advanced Placement Calculus AB covering limits, derivatives, and integrals.

Understanding LimitsIntroduction to DerivativesIntroduction to Integrals
Continuity and Types of DiscontinuitiesThe Chain Rule and Implicit DifferentiationFundamental Theorem of Calculus
Modeling Motion and VelocityApplications in Economics and BiologyEngineering and Technology Applications
Multiple Choice MasteryFree Response SuccessTime Management for the Exam
Understanding LimitsIntroduction to Deri...Introduction to Inte...Continuity and Types...The Chain Rule and I...Fundamental Theorem ...Modeling Motion and ...Applications in Econ...Engineering and Tech...Multiple Choice Mast...Free Response Succes...Time Management for ...
Study Strategies

Free Response Success

Acing Free Response

  • Show all your work—even if you make a mistake, partial credit is possible.
  • Clearly label diagrams, steps, and answers.
  • Write explanations in complete sentences when required.
  • Organize your work so graders can follow your logic easily.

Practice writing out full solutions, not just final answers, to build confidence.

Examples

  • Label axes and curves on every graph you draw.

  • Break complex problems into smaller, labeled steps for clarity.

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Time Management for the Exam