AP®︎ Calculus AB Unit 6: Notes & Study Guide

Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with a comprehensive review on Unit 6 of AP Calculus AB – Integration and Accumulation of Change.

Exam weight: 17%–20%
11 Topics

Unit 6: Integration and Accumulation of Change

Learn definite integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Riemann sums, and antiderivatives.

Begin with Topic 6.1: Exploring Accumulations o...

To review Unit 6, go through each of the 11 topics below.

Everything you actually need to know for your Unit 6 test, pulled directly from the AP® Calculus AB curriculum.

Topic 6.1
~6 min
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Exploring Accumulations of Change
Exploring Accumulations of Change
  • Accumulation of Change from a Rate Function
  • What the Area Represents in Context
  • Finding Accumulation from a Graph Using Geometry
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Topic 6.2
~5 min
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Approximating Areas with Riemann Sums
Approximating Areas with Riemann Sums
  • What a Riemann Sum Is
  • The Four Types of Riemann Sums
  • Visualizing the Differences
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Topic 6.3
~5 min
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Riemann Sums, Summation Notation, and Definite Integral Notation
Riemann Sums, Summation Notation, and Definite Integral Notation
  • What a Riemann Sum Is
  • Sigma Notation for Riemann Sums
  • The Definite Integral as a Limit
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Topic 6.4
~5 min
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The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and Accumulation Functions
The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and Accumulation Functions
  • The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and Accumulation Functions
  • What Accumulation Functions Represent
  • How to Differentiate Accumulation Functions
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Topic 6.5
~7 min
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Interpreting the Behavior of Accumulation Functions Involving Area
Interpreting the Behavior of Accumulation Functions Involving Area
  • What an Accumulation Function Is
  • How Behavior of g Comes From f
  • Using Area to Find Function Values
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Topic 6.6
~5 min
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Applying Properties of Definite Integrals
Applying Properties of Definite Integrals
  • What a Definite Integral Represents
  • Geometry and the Definite Integral
  • Core Properties of Definite Integrals
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Topic 6.7
~5 min
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The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and Definite Integrals
The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and Definite Integrals
  • The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
  • Part 1 - Accumulation Functions
  • Part 2 - Evaluating a Definite Integral
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Topic 6.8
~6 min
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Finding Antiderivatives and Indefinite Integrals: Basic Rules and Notation
Finding Antiderivatives and Indefinite Integrals: Basic Rules and Notation
  • What an Indefinite Integral Is
  • Core Rules for Finding Antiderivatives
  • Antiderivatives You Must Know Cold
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Topic 6.9
~5 min
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Integrating Using Substitution
Integrating Using Substitution
  • What U-Substitution Is
  • When to Use Substitution
  • The U-Substitution Process
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Topic 6.10
~5 min
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Integrating Functions Using Long Division and Completing the Square
Integrating Functions Using Long Division and Completing the Square
  • Using Polynomial Long Division
  • Completing the Square
  • Strategy Pattern You Should See
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Topic 6.14
~6 min
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Selecting Techniques for Antidifferentiation
Selecting Techniques for Antidifferentiation
  • Choosing the Right Antiderivative Technique
  • The Core Patterns You Must Recognize
  • U-Substitution When It’s a Composite Function
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