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MATH AP COURSE OFFERINGS

AP CALCULUS AB
Description: AP Calculus AB is roughly equivalent to a first-semester college calculus course devoted to
topics in differential and integral calculus. The AP course covers topics in these areas, including concepts
and skills of limits, derivatives, definite integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. The course
teaches students to approach calculus concepts and problems when they are represented graphically,
numerically, analytically, and verbally, and to make connections amongst these representations.
Students learn how to use technology to help solve problems, experiment, interpret results, and support
conclusions (College Board, AP Calculus AB).
NOTE: AB Calculus covers about ⅔ of the material covered in A.P Calculus BC.

Skills for Success: Students should have a strong background in Algebra, Geometry, and Precalculus and
a commitment to complete all assigned work, even if it is not graded. Students should have the ability to
work independently. Intrinsic motivation to work hard and willingness to seek help when needed as well
as problem-solving skills are a must.

Academic Suitability: Students must have passed Accelerated Precalculus or PreCalculus (must complete
modules in eClass by end of the school year to learn content missed in Accelerated PreCalculus).

Out of Class Commitments: Daily: 0-45 minutes for work not completed during class time. Additional
time may be required if in need of tutoring before or after school. Outside of class preparation will be
required for quizzes (1 hour), unit tests (2 hours), final exam (4-6 hours), and AP Exam in May (12-18
hours).

Summer Work: Algebra and precalculus review problems.

ADVANCED CALCULUS II IS THE NEXT COURSE IN THE SEQUENCE AFTER A STUDENT HAS
SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED AP CALCULUS AB.