UnofficialAP Calculus ABUnit 2 of 8
AP Calculus AB Unit 2: Differentiation: Definition and Basic Rules
The derivative as a limit, differentiability, power, product and quotient rules and trig derivatives.
Key topics
- Definition of the derivative
- Limit of the difference quotient.
- Basic rules
- Power, constant multiple, sum, product and quotient rules.
More practice on this site
- Limits Study Guide (study guide)
- Derivative Rules cheat sheet (one-page formulas)
- Derivative Basics Quiz (quick quiz)
- Derivatives Practice Test (25-minute timed test)
- Derivative Rules (9 flashcards)
- Calculus practice problems (with worked solutions)
See the AP Calculus AB exam format and every unit on the course page.