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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 with
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

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. The
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