• AP Calculus AB

    AP Exam Information

    AP Calculus AB is an introductory college-level calculus course. Students cultivate their understanding of differential and integral calculus through engaging with real-world problems represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally and using definitions and theorems to build arguments and justify conclusions as they explore concepts like change, limits, and the analysis of functions. (From College Board)
     

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    AP Calculus Resources:

    Calculators

    All students will need a calculator for daily use in AP Calculus.  While there will be times, and specific problems, that students will not be able to use their calculator, those expectations will be clearly communicated when the time comes.  I recommend the following calculator: Graphing Calculator TI-84 Plus CE
     

    Textbook

    Calculus for the AP Course (Sullivan and Miranda)   
     

    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 a valuable study tool for assessments and exams.
     

    Additional Resources

    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.  I want students to fully understand the power of the resources within AP Classroom: there are videos by AP Calculus 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 review prior to assessments, semester exams and the AP Exam, and great 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 address the following units, addressing the content of AP Calculus AB and the AP Exam:

    • Unit 1: Limits and Continuity
    • Unit 2: Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties
    • Unit 3: Differentiation: Composite, Implicit, and Inverse Functions
    • Unit 4: Contextual Applications of Differentiation
    • Unit 5: Analytical Applications of Differentiation
    • Unit 6: Integration and Accumulation of Change
    • Unit 7: Differential Equations
    • Unit 8: Applications of Integration

     

    AP Calculus AB AP Exam (From College Board's Course Overview)

    Assessment Overview

    The AP Calculus AB Exam assesses student understanding of the mathematical practices and learning objectives outlined in the course framework. The exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes long and includes 45 multiple-choice questions and 6 free-response questions.

    Format of Assessment

    Section I: Multiple-choice | 45 Questions | 105 Minutes | 50% of Exam Score 

    • Part A: 30 questions; 60 minutes (graphing calculator not permitted; 33.3% of Exam Score).
    • Part B: 15 questions; 45 minutes (graphing calculator required; 16.7% of Exam Score).

    Section II: Free-response | 6 Questions | 90 Minutes | 50% of Exam Score

    • Part A: 2 questions; 30 minutes (graphing calculator required; 16.7% of Exam Score).
    • Part B: 4 questions; 60 minutes (graphing calculator not permitted; 33.3% of Exam Score).