AP Calc AB/BC Unit 5 Review Intro
Welcome to the fifth unit of AP Calc! This unit is all about using first and second derivatives to understand functions and real-life situations. We’ve included lots of resources for optimization in particular, which seems to be the most troublesome topic in this unit. Have fun learning and let me know at dianamoya@loopsofkindness.com or any of our social medias if you have any questions or concerns. Learn more and get ready to achieve a 5 on the AP exam and an A+ in your class with the following carefully curated resources below!
1. Review Presentation
The first item on our list of great resources covering AP Calc Unit 5 is a Canva Presentation I made following the CED (Course and Exam Description) by CollegeBoard themselves. I included a summary and practice problem for most topics in the unit, except for optimization. Since optimization happens to be a difficulty that many students face, I only included a practice problem for those comfortable with them to look at. For those that need more help with optimization, please look at the resources included below in this list!
(+) Good refresher with worked practice problems following the CED
(-) Surface level review; more practice required
2. Flipped Math
Flipped Math is truly awesome for anything AP Calc, and Unit 5 is no different. If you study from any resource, I would advise you to attempt the unit review on Flipped Math to see which topics you need the most help with. Then, go into the topic page and follow along with their packet and Youtube video until you can do some practice problems by yourself. Flipped Math was my bestie for AP Calc, and for good reason.
(+) Organized according to the CED, AP Style Questions, lots of practice; packets for note-taking
3. Krista King's Review
Krista King’s Youtube Reviews are great if you want a more in-depth explanation of any topic with worked out practice problems. She places special emphasis on optimization, which is great for those facing the optimization roadblock!
(+) Great explanations, practice problems
3. IITian Academy
An unknown resource with real AP-style questions, IITian Academy offers MCQs and FRQs for all AP Calc topics. It’s particularly useful if you have run out of other practice questions and want some harder ones, just like the AP Classroom quizzes/progress checks. This website also offers a ton of other reviews for AP subjects (It’s saved me in AP Bio multiple times). I recommend this website for students who already know what they’re doing and want extra difficult practice similar to what the AP exam will ask.
(+) Actual AP Questions organized by the CED
(-) Answers are not explained thoroughly sometimes; only practice questions
4. Loops of Learning Tutoring
Learn from students just like you who have gotten an A in AP Calc throughout the year! Sign up through this link for further information on getting tutored for free, 100% online.
More Resources
If you need more help overall, here’s an article I wrote some time ago about AP Calc AB resources in general. A lot of them are repeated from this article, but it might be helpful!
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Conclusion
Good luck! AP Calc is not easy, so make sure to study hard and smart with these resources. Let me know through the Loops of Learning tutoring form or by emailing me at dianamoya@loopsofkindness.com for more info!
Written by Diana Moya Lapeira
As a Costa Rican teen living in Miami, I am passionate about helping others and giving back to my community through fundraising and volunteer work. I love helping other people understand math, especially Calculus and PreCalc!