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Calculus AB

Limits, derivatives, integration, differential equations and applications of integration (units 1–8).
39 lessons9 units

2027 exam structure

  • Multiple choice, no calculator29 questions · 62 min
  • Multiple choice, calculator13 questions · 38 min
  • Free response, calculator2 questions · 30 min
  • Free response, no calculator4 questions · 60 min

Structure verified 2026-10-08.

Lessons

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Unit C1Limits and continuity

  1. C01Limits: nearby behavior, graphs and tables
    45 min
  2. C02Limit laws, factoring and rationalization
    45 min
  3. C03Squeeze reasoning and asymptotes
    45 min
  4. C04Continuity and repairing piecewise functions
    45 min
  5. C05Intermediate Value Theorem and existence proofs
    45 min

Unit C2Derivative foundations

  1. C06Derivative definition and differentiability
    45 min
  2. C07Power rules, constants and elementary derivatives
    45 min
  3. C08Product, quotient and reciprocal trig rules
    45 min
  4. C09Derivatives from numerical and graphical evidence
    45 min

Unit C3Composite, implicit and inverse derivatives

  1. C10Chain rule and choosing a differentiation method
    45 min
  2. C11Implicit differentiation and higher derivatives
    45 min
  3. C12Inverse functions and inverse-trigonometric derivatives
    45 min

Unit C4Contextual derivatives

  1. C13Rates, motion and units
    45 min
  2. C14Related rates: differentiate the relationship
    45 min
  3. C15Local linearity and approximation error
    45 min
  4. C16L’Hospital’s rule and eligible forms
    45 min

Unit C5Function analysis and optimization

  1. C17Extreme Value and Mean Value Theorems
    45 min
  2. C18Critical points and first-derivative evidence
    45 min
  3. C19Concavity, inflection and curve reconstruction
    45 min
  4. C55Reading a derivative graph without a formula
    45 min
  5. C20Optimization with a feasible domain
    45 min

Unit C6Integration and accumulation

  1. C21Accumulation, Riemann sums and sigma notation
    45 min
  2. C50Turning a sum into an integral
    45 min
  3. C22Trapezoids and integral properties
    45 min
  4. C23Fundamental Theorem: differentiating accumulation
    45 min
  5. C24Antiderivatives and definite evaluation
    45 min
  6. C25Substitution and algebra before integration
    45 min
  7. C51Completing the square inside an integral
    45 min

Unit C3Composite, implicit and inverse derivatives

  1. C57Method selection and explaining a strategy
    45 min

Unit C7Differential equations

  1. C29Differential equations, verification and slope fields
    45 min
  2. C56Slope-field interpretation with explicit coordinates
    45 min
  3. C30Separation and initial conditions
    45 min
  4. C49Exponential models and interpreting growth constants
    45 min

Unit C8Applications of integration

  1. C33Average value and accumulated change
    45 min
  2. C34Displacement and total distance
    45 min
  3. C35Area between curves with x or y slices
    45 min
  4. C36Volumes by cross-sections, disks and washers
    45 min
  5. C52Non-square cross-sections
    45 min
  6. C53Vertical and shifted axes of rotation
    45 min