AP Physics C Math Review Notes

Need to review Algebra and Calculus concepts for your AP Physics C students at the start of the year? Have students in AP Physics C that have not learned integrals or derivatives in calc class yet? These scaffolded, outline notes are perfect to prepare your AP students for success in class.

What's Included?

• Teacher Unit Plan
• Daily Lesson plans aligned to College Board, NGSS, and Common Core.
• Possible student misconceptions and methods of addressing those issues.
• Lesson introductions/warmups.
• B&W, blank copies of student note outlines.
• Color copies of notes answer key.

What Content is Covered?

• Math as a Model
• Algebra Rules for Isolating a Variable
• Solving Systems of Equations
• Newton and Leibniz History
• Calculus definition
• Functions and Examples
• Motion Functions and Notation
• Slope and Slope Practice
• What is a Derivative?
• Derivative Definition Equation
• Derivative Rules: Power Rule, Product Rule, Quotient Rule, Chain Rule + Examples
• Derivatives of Trig Functions, Natural Log (ln), and e
• Derivative Notations: Newton, Leibniz, and LaGrange
• Integral Definition
• What is "Area under the curve"? + Geometric Examples
• Definite and Indefinite Integrals + Examples
• The ladder of physics - Motion Functions, derivatives, and integrals.

What other resources can I pair this with?

• This resource goes along with the AP Physics C Algebra + Calculus Review: Editable PowerPoint Presentation
• Why Physicists Should Study History - Mind Map Activity
• This resource can be found in the AP Physics C Math Review Notes Bundle - save 20% when you buy the bundle!