AP Calculus AB Comprehensive Curriculum with Exam Weighting Guide

Prepare your students for success in AP Calculus AB with this expertly crafted curriculum. Designed by an experienced educator and seller on Teachers Pay Teachers, this resource provides a detailed breakdown of each unit, aligned with the official exam weighting to maximize students’ performance on the AP exam.

Units Covered:

Unit 1: Limits and Continuity (10%–12%)

- Fundamental concepts of limits and continuity.

- Understanding and applying the formal definition of a limit.

Unit 2: Differentiation – Definition and Fundamental Properties (10%–12%)

- Introducing the derivative and its rules.

- Exploring the relationship between differentiability and continuity.

Unit 3: Differentiation – Composite, Implicit, and Inverse Functions (9%–13%)

- Mastering chain rule, implicit differentiation, and derivatives of inverse functions.

Unit 4: Contextual Applications of Differentiation (10%–15%)

- Applying derivatives to motion, optimization, and related rates.

Unit 5: Analytical Applications of Differentiation (15%–18%)

- Investigating the behavior of functions using derivatives.

- Exploring concepts like concavity, critical points, and the Mean Value Theorem.

Unit 6: Integration and Accumulation of Change (17%–20%)

- Understanding antiderivatives and definite integrals.

- Calculating area under curves and accumulation functions.

Unit 7: Differential Equations (6%–12%)

- Solving separable differential equations.

- Modeling real-world phenomena with differential equations.

Unit 8: Applications of Integration (10%–15%)

- Using integration in physical, economic, and other real-world contexts.

- Calculating volumes of solids of revolution and areas between curves.

Key Features:

- Exam-aligned content: Focus on the specific weighting for each unit to prioritize critical topics.

- Complete lesson plans: Editable presentations, worksheets, and problem sets for each unit.

- Assessments and answer keys: Quizzes, tests, and AP-style multiple-choice questions to prepare students for the exam.

- Engaging activities: Real-world problems to help students apply calculus concepts effectively.

This resource is perfect for AP Calculus AB teachers looking for structured, exam-focused materials to save time and enhance student outcomes. Download it today and equip your students to excel on the AP exam!