AP Calculus AB
| Department | Math |
|---|---|
| Length | Year |
| Weight | AP |
| Teacher(s) | Mr. Friedland Mr. Jamison Mr. Bautista? |
AP Calculus AB is typically taken after IAC.
Course Catalog Description
Students study the equivalent of the first semester of a year-long college calculus course. Students develop their understanding of limit, derivative, definite integral, and the indefinite integral. Students represent their work algebraically, graphically, numerically and verbally. A graphing calculator is required for this course. Students may choose to take the Advanced Placement Exam in Calculus AB.
**** Important Note: By selecting this course, level change requests will be considered ONLY at the end of the 1st Progress Reporting Period in September.
- Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Pre-Calculus, Introductory Analysis and Calculus, or Analysis Honors; open to grade 12
- Students self -report spending an average of 1.5 hours a week outside of school on this course
- This is an advanced placement course
Should I take this course?
AP Calculus AB is generally considered to be significantly harder than IAC due to the higher difficulty of the content and the faster pace of the course. Since it is an AP class, you should be prepared to study significantly more for math than you have done in the past. Thus, it is best if you have an A in IAC before taking this class. If you have a B or lower, you may still be able to take AP Calc AB, but you should be prepared to study a lot more and get extra assistance to help fill in your algebra and trig gaps.