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AP Calculus AB and BC - Differentiation: Definition and Basic Derivative Rules

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Overview

This course on AP Calculus AB and BC Unit 2 Review focuses on Differentiation: Definition and Basic Derivative Rules. The learning outcomes include understanding average and instantaneous rates of change, defining derivatives of functions, estimating derivatives, applying the power rule, and mastering derivative rules such as the product and quotient rules. The teaching method involves video lectures with detailed explanations and examples. This course is intended for students studying for the AP Calculus AB and BC exams or anyone looking to enhance their understanding of calculus concepts.

Syllabus

- Introduction.
- 2.1 Defining Average and Instantaneous Rates of Change at a Point.
- 2.2 Defining the Derivative of a Function and Using Derivative Notation.
- 2.3 Estimating Derivatives of a Function at a Point.
- 2.4 Connecting Differentiability and Continuity: Determining When Derivatives Do and Do Not Exist.
- 2.5 Applying the Power Rule.
- 2.6 Derivative Rules: Constant, Sum, Difference, and Constant Multiple.
- 2.7 Derivatives of cosx, sinx, ex, and lnx.
- 2.8 The Product Rule.
- 2.9 The Quotient Rule.
- 2.10 Finding the Derivatives of Tangent, Cotangent, Secant, and/or Cosecant Functions.
- Summary.

Taught by

Krista King

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