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MATH AP COURSE OFFERINGS

AP CALCULUS BC
Description : Topics include limits, derivatives and integrals of algebraic and transcendental
functions, continuity, applications of derivatives to related rates, maxima and minima, curve
sketching, integration formulas, applications of the definite integral, methods of integration,
graphing, and integrating in polar coordinates, infinite sequences and series, power series,
vectors, and differential equations. This course has a faster pace and covers more content than
the Calculus AB course leading to the possibility of more college credit.
Skills for Success : Students should have strong algebra skills and the ability to recall
mathematical knowledge learned in prior math classes. Students should also be able to adapt
and learn in different ways.
Academic Suitability : Students should have successfully completed Accelerated Precalculus.
Out of Class Commitments : Homework is assigned regularly. Assignments include textbook
problems to be done nightly, free response AP practice problems (26/year) to complete outside
of class, quiz (15/year) preparation and an online homework assignment (11/year). Some students

might also require additional help before or after school.
Summer Work : Algebra and precalculus review problems
Contact : Janna Penn - Janna_Penn@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
● MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS OR GEORGIA TECH DISTANCE LEARNING ARE OPTIONS FOR
NEXT COURSES IN THE SEQUENCE AFTER A STUDENT HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
AP CALCULUS BC.

AP STATISTICS

Description : Students will learn how to make sense of categorical and quantitative data using
graphs and summary statistics. Students will also learn how to select a random sample, reduce
bias and variability when conducting surveys, and set up a valid controlled experiment. They will
explore probability theory, compute and interpret confidence intervals, and conduct tests of
significance. Emphasis of this course is on interpretation rather than calculations.
Skills for Success : The most successful students are good logical thinkers and good writers.
Algebra II is the math prerequisite.
Academic Suitability : Algebra II is the suggested prerequisite due to the use of logarithms and

solving radical equations. A strong 9th grade student who is successful in gifted accelerated
math would probably be successful with a teacher recommendation. It is suggested that AP
Statistics should not replace the experience of precalculus or trigonometry. However, a very
strong 9th or 10th grade student could double up with AP Statistics and Accelerated Geometry
or Accelerated Precalculus if his/her schedule allows.
Out of Class Commitments : Students will spend about 30 minutes on homework each night.
Summer Work : None
Contact : Sabrina Hancock - Sabrina_Hancock@gwinnett.k12.ga.us