AP Calculus AB

BIG IDEAS: Change, Limits, Analysis of Functions

GOAL: To get a 5 on AP Calculus AB exam on May 5th, 2020

All students will need to bring their computer, notebook/binder and graphing calculator to class every time we meet.

November 13, 2019 (B)

  • Derivatives Test
  • Take notes on 3.1 - Absolute Extrema of a Function
  • Complete Example 1

November 8, 2019 (B)

  • Complete review packet (packets are on the podium)
  • Test will be next class

November 6, 2019 (A)

  • Complete Notes on 2.10 Derivatives of Logarithmic Functions and Logarithmic Differentiation
  • Complete assignment 2.10

October 30, 2019 (A)

  • Complete Notes on 2.9 Derivatives of Exponential Functions
  • Complete assignment 2.9

October 28, 2019 (B)

  • Complete Notes on 2.8 Derivatives on Inverse Functions (Inverse Trig Functions)
  • Complete assignment 2.8

October 24, 2019 (B)

  • Complete 2015 FRQ on Implicit Differentiation in pairs
  • Take notes on 2.8 Derivatives of Inverse Functions
  • Work on assignment 2.8

October 22, 2019 (B)

  • Complete notes on 2.7 Implicit Differentiation
  • Complete assignment 2.7

October 18, 2019

  • Differentiation quiz
  • Take notes on 2.7 Implicit Differentiation
  • Work on assignment 2.7

October 14, 2019 (B)

  • Take notes on 2.6 Chain Rule
  • Complete assignment 2.6 Chain Rule

October 10, 2019 (B)

  • Complete notes on 2.5 Position, Velocity and Acceleration
  • Complete assignment 2.5
  • College Fair

October 8, 2019 (B)

  • Quiz on Definition of the Derivative, Power Rule, Derivatives of Trig Functions
  • Take notes on 2.5 Position, Velocity and Acceleration
  • Work on assignment 2.5 (1-5)

October 4, 2019 (B)

  • Complete notes on 2.4 - Product and Quotient Rules
  • Complete 2.4 assignment

October 2, 2019 (B)

  • Take notes on 2.4 - Product and Quotient Rules
  • Work on 2.4 assignment (1-5)

September 27, 2019 (B)

  • Complete notes on 2.3
  • Complete 2.3 assignment

September 25, 2019 (B)

  • Take notes on 2.3 - Differentiation Rules
  • Complete selected questions

September 23, 2019 (1-6)

  • Complete notes on 2.1
  • Complete assignment 2.1

September 20, 2019 (B)

  • Work on 2.1 notes
  • Complete select problems from assignment 2.1

September 18, 2019 (B)

  • Limits Test
  • Intro to Tangent Lines and Differentiability Notes

September 16, 2019 (1-6)

  • Complete Practice Test.
  • Test is on Wednesday 9/18/19

September 12, 2019 (B)

  • Complete notes on Continuity and IVT
  • Complete assignment 1.5

September 11, 2019 (B)

  • Algebraic Limits Quiz
  • Take notes on Continuity and Intermediate Value Theorem
  • Work on assignment 1.5, ex. 1, 5, 6

September 6, 2019 (B)

  • Complete notes on Algebraic Limits
  • Complete assignment 1.4

September 4, 2019 (B)

  • Take notes on Algebraic Limits
  • Complete 1.4 worksheet, select questions.

August 30, 2019 (B)

  • Complete notes on Limits at Infinity
  • Complete 1.3 worksheet

August 28, 2019 (B)

  • Complete notes on Properties of Limits
  • Complete 1.2 worksheet

August 26, 2019 (1-6)

  • Complete notes on Limits and Continuity
  • Complete 1.1 worksheet

August 23, 2019 (B)

  • Take notes on Limits and Continuity (1.1)
  • Watch Khan Academy Videos on:
    • Defining limits and using limit notation (11 min)
    • Estimating limit values from graphs (6 min)
    • One-sided limits from graphs (9 min)
    • One-sided limits from graphs: Asymptotes (2 min)
    • Connecting limits and graphical behavior (5 min)
    • Approximating limits from tables (4 min)
    • Estimating limits from tables (3 min)
    • One-sided limits from tables (6 min)
    • Types of discontinuities (7 min)
    • Continuity at a point (8 min)
    • Worked example: Continuity at a point (graphical) (7 min)
  • Complete worksheet 1.1, ex.

August 20-21, 2019 (B)

  • Marshmallow Challenge
  • Norm Setting
  • AP Calculus AB Diagnostic Test

August 19, 2019 (1-6)

  • Welcome and Introduction
    • Trading Cards
      • Draw your self-portrait
      • Write your stats: Name, middle school, why you chose iPrep, a fun fact
  • Review syllabus ~ Determine materials due date
    • Complete the Class Rule Agreement Form online with your parent/guardian
  • Sign up for AP Calculus AB Google Classroom using code 2xdz0l
  • Sign up for text message reminders by texting 81010 and send the message @c2fhh3
  • Sign up for AP Calculus AB Course on Collge Board using code V6QKDQ
  • Turn in Summer Assignment
  • Growth Mindset