AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus AB is an introductory college-level 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.

Prerequisite

Final year average of an A in Honors Precalculus or an A or B in AP Precalculus

Special Purchases

TI-84+ graphing calculator, Barron’s AP Calculus Flashcards

Homework Estimate

45 – 60 minutes per night

Major Concepts Covered

The course covers the following: limits, derivatives, and integrals.

Insider Information

This is a challenging math course. Calculus introduces brand new topics and requires students to make connections between different concepts quickly. This course requires a lot of time. Students do an online homework assignment weekly.

This course may be the first time a student earns a grade lower than an A in a math course, but it will prepare them to do well in the college equivalent.