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Failure to complete this work will result in removal from the class.  \n\n| Course Overview |\n| --- |\n| AP Calculus AB is an introductory college-level calculus course. Students cultivate their understanding of differential and integral calculus through engaging with real-world problems represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally and using definitions and theorems to build arguments and justify conclusions as they explore concepts like change, limits, and the analysis of functions. |\n\n\n| Course Content: The course is structured into eight units, each addressing key mathematical topics and skills: |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Unit 1: Limits and Continuity | Understanding how limits define continuity and underlie differentiation and integration |\n| Unit 2: Differentiation: Definition & Fundamental Properties | Learning the definition and foundational properties of derivatives |\n| Unit 3: Differentiation: Composite, Implicit, & Inverse Functions | Exploring advanced differentiation techniques |\n| Unit 4:Contextual Applications of Differentiation | Applying derivatives to real-world problems, including rates of change and optimization |\n| Unit 5: Analytical Applications of Differentiation | Analyzing graphs, finding extrema, and understanding concavity and inflection points |\n| Unit 6: Integration and Accumulation of Change | Studying definite integrals, antiderivatives, and accumulation functions |\n| Unit 7: Differential Equations | Solving differential equations and modeling real-world situations |\n| Unit 8: Applications of Integration | Using integration to calculate areas, volumes, and other applications |\n\n\n| Student Skill Developed |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| - | Implementing Mathematical Processes: Determine expressions and values using mathematical processes. |\n| - | Connecting Representations: Translate mathematical information from a single representation. |\n| - | Justification: Justify reasoning and solutions. |\n| - | Communication and Notation: Use correct notation, language, and mathematical conventions. |\n| - | Problem Solving: Apply calculus concepts to real-world scenarios, including modeling and optimization. |\n\n\n| Expected Student Workload |\n| --- |\n| Classroom Work Requirements\u003Cbr>Students will participate in lectures, discussions, and collaborative problem-solving. 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