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AP Precalculus
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AP Precalculus Syllabus
Course Overview AP Precalculus prepares students for college-level mathematics and science courses. Through regular practice, students build deep mastery of modeling and functions, examining scenarios through multiple representations. The course framework delineates content and skills common to college Precalculus courses, foundational for careers in mathematics, physics, biology, health science, social science, and data science (from College Board).
AP Precalculus Resources
Calculators All students will need a calculator for daily use in AP Precalculus. While there will be times when students will not be able to use their calculator, those expectations will be communicated as needed. I recommend the following calculator: Graphing Calculator TI-84 Plus CE (this calculator is also recommended for AP Calculus and AP Statistics).
Textbook Precalculus (Wiley) - The textbook for AP Precalculus is available both in print and online, accessible through Google Classroom.
Classroom Resources Students' most valuable resources will often come in the form of notes and practice given in class. Students should keep these resources organized in chronological order as they will serve as valuable study tools for assessments and exams. Students should take class notes in a large graph notebook that supports graphical, numerical, and algebraic representations of Precalculus and Calculus problems.
AP Classroom: AP Classroom is a valuable tool full of resources for students. We will use AP Classroom at various times throughout the year as part of our classroom activities and practice. Students should understand the power of the resources within AP Classroom, including videos by AP Precalculus teachers for every topic we will cover throughout the year. Students always have access to these resources, even if I have not assigned them. These videos are great tools for reviewing before assessments, semester exams, and the AP Exam. They are also helpful for additional instruction when a student has been absent or needs a reminder outside of the school day. These videos are structured to include both instruction and worked-out examples.
This year we will cover the following units, addressing the content of AP Precalculus and the AP Exam (Units 1, 2, and 3):
AP Precalculus Exam (from College Boards Course and Exam Description)
The AP Precalculus Exam assesses student understanding of the mathematical practices and learning objectives outlined in the course framework inclusive of Units 1, 2, and 3. The exam is 3 hours long and includes 40 multiple-choice questions and 4 six-point free-response questions, each weighted equally and scored on an analytic scale.
Format of Assessment
Section I: Multiple-Choice, 40 Questions, 120 Minutes, 62.5% of Exam Score
- Part A: 28 Questions, 80 Minutes; Graphing Calculator Not Permitted; 43.75% of Exam Score
- Part B: 12 Questions, 40 Minutes; Graphing Calculator Required; 18.75 % of Exam Score
Section II: Free-Response, 4 Questions, 60 Minutes, 37.5% of Exam Score
- Part A: 2 Questions, 30 Minutes, Graphing Calculator Required, 18.75% of Exam Score
- Part B: 2 Questions, 30 Minutes, Graphing Calculator Not Permitted, 18.75% of Exam Score
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