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AP Calculus BC (AB Review)

Course Catalog ID:
4523
Subject Categories:
AP Course, College Dual Credit, Math
Description

This course is for students who previously completed Calculus AB. The course provides a brief review of Calculus AB and an extended study of the subsequent Calculus BC topics plus extensive preparation for the AP Calculus BC exam. In this course, calculus is explored using multiple representations including analytic, algebraic, numerical, graphical, and technological techniques. Students will examine the limit and continuity of functions along with the two main functions of calculus: the derivative and the integral. Derivatives will be explored as a point and as functions, along with second derivatives and applications in optimization, linearization, and related rates. Interpretations and properties of integration will be presented, including Riemann’s Sums and applications of motion, area under curves, and volumes of unusual shapes. The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus will be used for analytical and graphical analysis of functions. Students will investigate infinite series and polynomial approximations using Taylor and Maclaurin series, vector-valued functions, and polar curves. Students will also practice AP-style questions to familiarize themselves with the format and grading techniques. The teacher will reinforce commonly difficult concepts, address general concept questions, strengthen weak areas, host collaborative problem-solving among the students, and provide additional AP prep problems.

Prerequisites
Grade Levels*:
11, 12
* Enrollment restricted based on Date of Birth and Grad Year (whichever is more limiting). Enrollment outside these levels requires written concurrence from TPS Support.
Readiness
• Successful completion (80% or higher) of TPS AP Calculus AB
━ OR ━
• Successful completion of Readiness Test
Notes and Conditions

College Credit (With AP Exam): With the AP exam, this course is pre-approved for college credit (Belhaven MAT 207+208, 6 credits) pending completion of the AP exam. A score of 5 on the AP exam earns 6 credits (MAT 207+208) and a score of 4 earns 3 credits (MAT 207). Upon receipt of AP exam results, the student may apply for a college transcript from Belhaven University for this course. These transcripted credits may be transferred to other colleges. More information is here.

Flexible Scheduling: This course may be taken with live class attendance reduced or waived if the student has a schedule or time zone conflict. Please review the Flexible Scheduling information for details.

AP® Certified: Learn more about TPS AP courses and exam results. (AP® is a trademark owned by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this course.)

California A-G: This course has CA A-G approval.

“Although AP classes are hard, the teacher is encouraging and she makes sure that all of her students understand the topics. I have enjoyed the mix of AB Review that has been implemented into this course because I feel that it will prepare me well for the AP Calculus BC exam.”

Ellis G
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Student

“The class did an excellent job of preparing me for the AP exam. The resources were excellent, and the teaching was exactly what I needed. Class time was spent productively, and the homework was manageable. The AB review was also on point.”

Isaac L
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Student

“The teacher is great and she always explains everything super well. 😀 I also really like having the AB review; it makes it so that we have more time on the BC content and we don’t have to spend as much time on the things we learned last year.”

Jordan T
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Student
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