This resource includes 35 exam-style multiple-choice questions (MCQs) built around Unit 4: Contextual Applications of Derivatives, designed for students in a Calculus AB class or similar introductory calculus course.

Topics include:

• Interpreting derivatives in context
• Straight-line (rectilinear) motion with position, velocity, and acceleration
• Related rates
• Local linearity (linearization)
• L’Hôpital’s Rule
• And more

Format and Use

Exam-style MCQs with thoughtful distractors and a mix of calculator-active and non-calculator questions. This resource works well for:

• Unit test review and exam prep
• Unit quizzes or tests
• Classwork, homework, or stations
• Warm-ups or activating strategies

Included

• 35 multiple-choice questions (printable + digital-friendly)
• Complete answer key
• Fully worked solutions for each question

Usage

Purchase of this resource grants a single-teacher license. You may use it with your own students in print or via a password-protected LMS (Google Classroom, Canvas, etc.). Sharing this file with other teachers/departments, uploading to public websites, posting answer keys, or using it for commercial resale or adaptation is not permitted. Thank you for respecting creator work.

Disclaimer and credits

This resource was created independently by the author and is not endorsed by or affiliated with College Board or the AP program.

Graphs created using Desmos Graphing Calculator (desmos.com) and used with attribution, in accordance with Desmos Studio’s Terms.