Advanced Placement Calculus
Description:
Calculus is a branch of mathematics that’s been around since the 17th Century – 1665 to be exact – and has majorly influenced life as we know it! Whether it’s automobile design, FBI fingerprinting, weather prediction, music on the internet, space travel, or so-much-more, Calculus has truly revolutionized the world many times over. Those who take this course will embark on a similar journey that was made over 300 years ago, discovering what Calculus is, how it works, and why Calculus is referred to as the “the microscope of mathematics!”
The purpose of this course is prepare students mathematically for pursuing a post-secondary education the sciences. Most universities require calculus for any scientific branch, and AP calculus provides a head start for students moving in this direction. Also, if the AP exam is taken, students can receive University credit for this course.
This course covers the AB portion of the Advanced Placement curriculum, and covers the following topics:
- Functions
- Limits and Continuity
- The Derivative
- Exponential, Logarithmic, and Inverse Trigonometric Functions
- The Derivative in Graphing and Applications
- Integration
- Applications of the Definite Integral in Geometry, Science, and Engineering
The AP exam is optional and so the cost for the exam is not included. Students will receive 4 Grade 12 level credits for this course. Also, because of the exam time line and course intensity, this course must be taken linearly, finishing in May.
Resources:
Calculus is a branch of mathematics that’s been around since the 17th Century – 1665 to be exact – and has majorly influenced life as we know it! Whether it’s automobile design, FBI fingerprinting, weather prediction, music on the internet, space travel, or so-much-more, Calculus has truly revolutionized the world many times over. Those who take this course will embark on a similar journey that was made over 300 years ago, discovering what Calculus is, how it works, and why Calculus is referred to as the “the microscope of mathematics!”
The purpose of this course is prepare students mathematically for pursuing a post-secondary education the sciences. Most universities require calculus for any scientific branch, and AP calculus provides a head start for students moving in this direction. Also, if the AP exam is taken, students can receive University credit for this course.
This course covers the AB portion of the Advanced Placement curriculum, and covers the following topics:
- Functions
- Limits and Continuity
- The Derivative
- Exponential, Logarithmic, and Inverse Trigonometric Functions
- The Derivative in Graphing and Applications
- Integration
- Applications of the Definite Integral in Geometry, Science, and Engineering
The AP exam is optional and so the cost for the exam is not included. Students will receive 4 Grade 12 level credits for this course. Also, because of the exam time line and course intensity, this course must be taken linearly, finishing in May.
Resources:
- 2003 AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC Released Exams
- The AP Calculus AB and Calculus BC Exams are designed to assess how well a student has mastered the concepts and techniques of Calculus. The Calculus AB exam covers topics typically included in about two-thirds of a yearlong college level calculus sequence; the Calculus BC Exam covers topics included in a full-year, college level calculus sequence.
Contains:
Multiple Choice Questions, Answer Keys, and Diagnostic Guides
Free-Response Questions with:
Scoring Commentary
Scoring Guidelines
Sample Student Responses
Statistical Information About Student Performance on the 2003 Exams
- The AP Calculus AB and Calculus BC Exams are designed to assess how well a student has mastered the concepts and techniques of Calculus. The Calculus AB exam covers topics typically included in about two-thirds of a yearlong college level calculus sequence; the Calculus BC Exam covers topics included in a full-year, college level calculus sequence.
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