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Mathematics - Calculus AP

Algebraic Concepts

Operations: Develop/Proficiency
The learner will be able to develop proficiency in operations with real numbers, vectors, and matrices, by applying mental math or paper and pencil computations for simple problems, and by applying technology for the more complex problems.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Operations   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), 2000, Grade 12, Number and Operations Standard Classroom
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Rates: Estimate/Interpret
The learner will be able to estimate and interpret rates of change using graphical and numerical data.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Rates   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), 2000, Grade 12, Algebra Standard Classroom
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Symbols: Manipulation
The learner will be able to assess the meaning, usefulness, and reasonableness of the results of symbol manipulations, including those performed using technology.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Symbols   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), 2000, Grade 12, Algebra Standard Classroom
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Operations: Relationships
The learner will be able to comprehend the relationships among operations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Operations Comprehension Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), 2000, Grade 12, Number and Operations Standard Classroom
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Algebraic Concepts: Symbolism/Apply
The learner will be able to apply algebraic symbolism as a tool to represent mathematical relationships.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Algebraic Concepts Application Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), 2000, Grade 12, Algebra Standard Classroom
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Algebraic Concepts: Apply/Symbolism
The learner will be able to apply algebraic symbolism as a tool to describe mathematical relationships.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Algebraic Concepts Application Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), 2000, Grade 12, Algebra Standard Classroom
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Rate: Change
The learner will be able to illustrate rates of change, including associated rates problems.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Rates Application Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, II Classroom
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Connecting: Functions/Geometric/Analytic
The learner will be able to understand the correlation between the geometric and analytic information of a function.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Connecting Comprehension Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB.; I Classroom
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Computation: Fluency
The learner will be able to compute fluently.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Computation Application Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), 2000, Grade 12, Number and Operations Standard Classroom
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Computations: Assess/Reasonableness
The learner will be able to assess the reasonableness of numerical computations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Computation Evaluation Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), 2000, Grade 12, Number and Operations Standard Classroom
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Computations: Assess/Reasonableness
The learner will be able to assess the reasonableness of the results of numerical computations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Computation Evaluation Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), 2000, Grade 12, Number and Operations Standard Classroom
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Calculus and Pre-Calculus

Definite Integral: Rate of Change
The learner will be able to determine the definite integral of the rate of change of a quantity over an interval as the change of the quantity over the interval: the integral from a to b of f'(x)dx = f(b) - f(a).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Definite Integral   Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, III Classroom
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Definite Integral: Riemann Sum
The learner will be able to apply Riemann sums and the Trapezoidal Rule to estimate definite integrals of functions illustrated algebraically, geometrically, and by tables of values.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Definite Integral   Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, III Classroom
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Definite Integral: Riemann Sums
The learner will be able to compute the values of Riemann Sums over equal subdivisions applying left, right, and midpoint evaluation points.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Definite Integral   Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, III Classroom
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Definite Integral: Apply
The learner will be able to apply integrals to illustrate concrete, social, or economic scenarios to include determining the area of a region and the distance traveled by a particle along a line.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Definite Integral   Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, III Classroom
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Integration: Understanding/Methods
The learner will be able to apply an understanding of integration and methods of integration to obtain applied problem solutions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Integration   Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, III Classroom
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Integration: Use/Model/Solve
The learner will be able to use integration to model and obtain solutions to problems in other areas outside of mathematics applying the integral as a rate of change to give accumulated change and applying the method of setting up and approximating Riemann Sum and illustrating its limit as a definite integral.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Integration   Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, III Classroom
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Derivatives: Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend the idea of the derivative geometrically, numerically, and analytically.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Derivatives/Antiderivatives   Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, II Classroom
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Matrices/Vectors: Comprehension
The learner will be able to build a comprehension of the properties of, and representations for, the addition and multiplication of vectors and matrices.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Matrices   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), 2000, Grade 12, Number and Operations Standard Classroom
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Intermediate Value Theorem: Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend the Intermediate Value Theorem on a function over a closed interval.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Applying Calculus Concepts Comprehension Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB.; I Classroom
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Extreme Value Theorem: Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend the Extreme Value Theorem.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Applying Calculus Concepts Comprehension Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB.; I Classroom
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Applying: Fundamental Theorem
The learner will be able to illustrate particular antiderivatives both graphically and analytically applying the Fundamental Theorem.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Applying Calculus Concepts Application Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, III Classroom
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Curves: Examine/Monotone/Concave
The learner will be able to examine curves as well as the ideas of monotonicity and concavity of the curve.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Curve Sketching Analysis Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, II Classroom
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Definite Integral: Fundamental Theorems
The learner will be able to evaluate definite integrals by applying the Fundamental Theorem of calculus.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Definite Integral Application Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, III Classroom
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Definite Integral: Average Value
The learner will be able to use concepts of the definite integral to calculate the average value of a function.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Definite Integral Application Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, III Classroom
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Definite Integral: Use
The learner will be able to use the basic properties of definite integrals.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Definite Integral Application Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, III Classroom
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Definite Integral: Volume/Known Areas
The learner will be able to use concepts of the definite integral to calculate the volume of a solid of revolution where the cross-sectional area is a known value.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Definite Integral Application Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, III Classroom
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Definite Integral: Interpret/Riemann
The learner will be able to interpret the definite integral as the limit of Riemann Sums over subdivision of equal size.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Definite Integral Analysis Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, III Classroom
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Differential Equations: Solve
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to separable differential equations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Differential Equations Application Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, III Classroom
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Differential Equation: Solve
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to differential equations of the form y' = ky as applied to growth and decay problems.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Differential Equations Application Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, III Classroom
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Differential Equation: Separable
The learner will be able to apply separable differential equations in modeling.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Differential Equations Application Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, III Classroom
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Integration: Substitution/Variables
The learner will be able to integrate by substitution of variables, including substituting for the limits of integration in a definite integral.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Integration Application Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, III Classroom
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Derivatives: Define
The learner will be able to give the definition of the derivative as the limit of the difference quotient.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Derivatives/Antiderivatives Knowledge Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, II Classroom
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Derivatives: Mean Value Theorem
The learner will be able to illustrate an understanding of the Mean Value Theorem and its geometric consequence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Derivatives/Antiderivatives Comprehension Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, II Classroom
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Derivatives: Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend the relationship of the concavity of functions and the sign of the second order derivative.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Derivatives/Antiderivatives Comprehension Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, II Classroom
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Derivatives: Basic Rules
The learner will be able to apply the basic rules for the sum, difference, and product of functions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Derivatives/Antiderivatives Application Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, II Classroom
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Derivatives: Determine/Power Function
The learner will be able to determine the derivative of a power function.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Derivatives/Antiderivatives Application Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, II Classroom
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Derivatives: Inverse Trigonometric
The learner will be able to calculate the derivatives of inverse trigonometric functions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Derivatives/Antiderivatives Application Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, II Classroom
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Derivative: Slope of a Curve/Point
The learner will be able to determine the slope of a curve at a point, including points at which there are vertical tangents and no tangents.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Derivatives/Antiderivatives Application Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, II Classroom
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Derivatives: Determine/Tangent
The learner will be able to determine tangent lines to a curve at a point and a local linear approximation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Derivatives/Antiderivatives Application Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, II Classroom
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Derivatives: Translate
The learner will be able to make verbal descriptions into equations involving derivatives and vice versa.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Derivatives/Antiderivatives Application Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, II Classroom
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Derivatives: Determine
The learner will be able to apply implicit differentiation to determine derivatives of inverse functions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Derivatives/Antiderivatives Application Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, II Classroom
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Antiderivatives: Determine
The learner will be able to determine specific antiderivatives applying initial conditions including applications to motion along a line.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Derivatives/Antiderivatives Application Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, III Classroom
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Derivatives: Compare
The learner will be able to make comparisons of the corresponding attributes of the graphs of f, f', and f".
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Derivatives/Antiderivatives Analysis Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, II Classroom
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Derivatives: Compare/Characteristics
The learner will be able to compare the characteristics of the graphs of the function and the first derivative of the function.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Derivatives/Antiderivatives Analysis Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, II Classroom
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Derivatives: Rate of Change
The learner will be able to make an interpretation of the derivative as an instantaneous rate of change.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Derivatives/Antiderivatives Analysis Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, II Classroom
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Derivative: Interpret/Rate of Change
The learner will be able to interpret the derivative as a rate of change in different applied contexts including velocity, speed, and acceleration.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Derivatives/Antiderivatives Analysis Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, II Classroom
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Complex Numbers: Comprehend/Solutions
The learner will be able to comprehend complex numbers as solutions to quadratic equations that do not have real solutions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Complex Numbers Comprehension Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), 2000, Grade 12, Number and Operations Standard Classroom
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Limits: Describe/Understanding
The learner will be able to describe an understanding of the limiting process.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Limits Comprehension Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB.; I Classroom
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Limits: Infinity
The learner will be able to explain asymptotic behavior in terms of limits involving infinity.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Limits Comprehension Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB.; I Classroom
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Limits: Comprehend/Rate of Change
The learner will be able to comprehend instantaneous rate of change as the limit of average rate of change.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Limits Comprehension Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB, II Classroom
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Limits: Algebraic
The learner will be able to calculate limits applying algebra.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Limits Application Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB.; I Classroom
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Limits: Approximate/Graphs/Tables
The learner will be able to approximate limits from graphs or tables of data.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Limits Application Master Advanced Placement Tests (AP), 2000, Calculus AB.; I Classroom
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Matrices: Comprehend/Real Numbers
The learner will be able to comprehend matrices as systems that have some of the properties of the real number system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Matrices Comprehension Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), 2000, Grade 12, Number and Operations Standard Classroom
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Vectors: Comprehend/Real Numbers
The learner will be ab