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AP Calculus AB is an introductory college-level course. Students develop their understanding of differential and integral calculus by interacting with real-world problems represented graphically, numerically, analytically and verbally, and using definitions and theorems to construct arguments and explore concepts such as variances, limits, and analysis of functions.
TOPICS
QUESTION PERCENTAGES
Limits and Continuity
10% – 12%
Differentiation
10% – 12%
Advanced Topics in Differentiation
9% – 13%
Contextual Applications of Differentiation
10% – 15%
Analytical Applications of Differentiation
15% – 18%
Integration and Accumulation of Change
17% – 20%
Applications of Integration
10% – 15%
Differential Equations
6% – 12%
AP CALCULUS AB TOPICS
LIMITS AND CONTINUITY
DIFFERENTIATION – Definiton and Fundemantal Properties
ADVANCED TOPICS IN DIFFERENTIATION – Composite, Implicit, and Inverse Functions
CONTEXTUAL APPLICATIONS OF DIFFERENTIATION
ANALYTICAL APPLICATIONS OF DIFFERENTIATION
INTEGRATION AND ACCUMULATION OF CHANGE
APPLICATIONS OF INTEGRATION
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
AP CALCULUS BC
The AP Calculus BC is designed to be equivalent to both first and second semester college courses. AP Calculus BC applies the content and skills learned in AP Calculus AB to parametrically defined curves, polar curves and vector-valued functions; develops additional integration techniques and practices; introduces series and series subjects.
TOPICS
QUESTION PERCENTAGES
Limits and Continuity
4% – 7%
Differentiation
4% – 7%
Advanced Topics in Differentiation
4% – 7%
Contextual Applications of Differentiation
6% – 9%
Analytical Applications of Differentiation
8% – 11%
Integration and Accumulation of Change
17% – 20%
Applications of Integration
6% – 9%
Differential Equations
6% – 9%
Applications of Integration
11% – 12%
Differential Equations
17% – 18%
AP CALCULUS BC TOPICS
LIMITS AND CONTINUITY
DIFFERENTIATION – Definiton and Fundemantal Properties
ADVANCED TOPICS IN DIFFERENTIATION – Composite, Implicit, and Inverse Functions