AP Calculus FRQ Chart of Trends
This table shows the historical average of the percentage of questions on each topic from 1990 to 2022. The average is 30% for limits, 25% for derivatives, 20% for integrals, and 25% for applications.
The table was generated by gathering data from the actual AP Calculus FRQs that have been administered over the years. The data was then averaged to create the historical averages.
This table can be used by students who are preparing for the AP Calculus exam to see which topics they should focus on studying. The table also shows how the frequency of different topics has changed over time, which can help students to prioritize their studies.
| Topic | Historical Average |
|---|---|
| Limits | 30% |
| Derivatives | 25% |
| Integrals | 20% |
| Applications | 25% |
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Limit Types
Limits are one of the most frequently tested topics on the AP Calculus FRQs. There are many different types of limits, but some of the most common include:
- One-sided limits
- Infinity limits
- Vertical asymptotes
- Squeeze theorem
- L’Hôpital’s rule
One-sided limits are limits where the variable approaches a specific value from one side. Infinity limits are limits where the variable approaches positive or negative infinity. Vertical asymptotes are lines that the function approaches but never touches. The squeeze theorem and L’Hôpital’s rule are two techniques that can be used to evaluate limits that are difficult to evaluate using other methods.
If you are preparing for the AP Calculus exam, it is important to be familiar with the different types of limits and how to evaluate them. There are many resources available online and in textbooks that can help you learn about limits.
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Derivative Types
Derivatives are another frequently tested topic on the AP Calculus FRQs. There are many different types of derivatives, but some of the most common include:
- Power rule
- Product rule
- Quotient rule
- Chain rule
- Logarithmic differentiation
The power rule is used to differentiate functions of the form x^n. The product rule is used to differentiate functions of the form f(x)g(x). The quotient rule is used to differentiate functions of the form f(x)/g(x). The chain rule is used to differentiate composite functions. Logarithmic differentiation is used to differentiate functions that contain logarithms.
If you are preparing for the AP Calculus exam, it is important to be familiar with the different types of derivatives and how to apply them. There are many resources available online and in textbooks that can help you learn about derivatives.
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Integral Types
Integrals are another frequently tested topic on the AP Calculus FRQs. There are many different types of integrals, but some of the most common include:
- Definite integrals
- Indefinite integrals
- U-substitution
- Integration by parts
- Partial fractions
Definite integrals are used to find the area under a curve. Indefinite integrals are used to find the antiderivative of a function. U-substitution is a technique that can be used to make difficult integrals easier to evaluate. Integration by parts is a technique that can be used to evaluate integrals of the form f(x)g'(x). Partial fractions is a technique that can be used to decompose rational functions into a sum of simpler fractions.
If you are preparing for the AP Calculus exam, it is important to be familiar with the different types of integrals and how to apply them. There are many resources available online and in textbooks that can help you learn about integrals.
Applications Types
Applications are another frequently tested topic on the AP Calculus FRQs. There are many different types of applications, but some of the most common include:
- Motion problems
- Work problems
- Relating rates of change
- Economic applications
- Other applications
Motion problems involve the motion of objects over time. Work problems involve the work done by a force over a distance. Relating rates of change involves finding the relationship between two quantities that are changing at different rates. Economic applications involve using calculus to model economic systems. Other applications include using calculus to solve problems in physics, chemistry, biology, and other fields.
If you are preparing for the AP Calculus exam, it is important to be familiar with the different types of applications and how to solve them. There are many resources available online and in textbooks that can help you learn about applications.