Calculus AB is a course in single-variable calculus that includes techniques and applications of the derivative, techniques and applications of the definite integral, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. It is equivalent to at least a semester of calculus at most colleges and universities, perhaps to a year of calculus at some. Algebraic, numerical, and graphical representations are emphasized throughout the course.

Students taking this course have completed a solid foundation of mathematical courses that include algebra, geometry, trigonometry, analytic geometry, and elementary functions. Students are familiar with the properties, graphs, algebra, and language of linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, and piece-wise defined functions. S will normally have taken Algebra, Algebra II, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus before taking AP Calculus. Attitude prerequisites include a willingness to work both in and out of class, a willingness to collaborate with classmates to foster mutual understanding, and a sincere intent to place out of the first semester of college calculus rather than repeat it.

This course is designed for teachers who have already taught the AB curriculum and are comfortable with the AP program. The AB curriculum will be reviewed, with an emphasis on the topics the participants desire. We will look at proofs of the basic theorems of AB calculus, as well as more in depth explorations of differential and integral calculus applications.
In addition, we will look at first semester college calculus topics that are not part of the AB curriculum. The specific topics will be determined by the group.

The Curriculum Framework which takes effect in the 2016-17 schoolyear will be fully discussed and investigated.

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This AP Calculus BC course covers topics in single variable differential and integral calculus typically found in a first-year college Calculus I and Calculus II two semester course sequence. Students who have successfully completed AP Calculus AB should enroll in AP Calculus C.

While taking the Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus BC exam is not required, this course prepares students to succeed on the AP Calculus BC exam and subsequent courses that draw on material from this course.

Students will learn single variable calculus by actively engaging with the lectures, interacting with online resources, and by attempting many practice problems through homework and quizzes.Students will be solving AP free response and multiple choice questions, as well as learning how the free response questions are scored. We will discuss exam strategies and the recent curriculum re-write will be addressed, as well as any other issues that the students want discussed.

2019 TEST DATE, TUESDAY (AM), MAY 14, 2019

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