- Name:
AP® Calculus AB EVP (MATH500e)
- Department:
Enriched Virtual
- Credits:
1.0 (yearlong course)
- Suggested Prerequisites:
Pre-AP® Precalculus (MATH400) or equivalent.
AP® Calculus AB EVP
Description:
This course covers all topics of the calculus of functions of a single variable as described in the AP® Calculus AB topic outline in the AP® Calculus Course Description. Major topics covered include Functions, Graphs, Limits, Derivatives, Integrals, and Applications of Integrals.
This course is designed to develop the student’s understanding of the concepts covered in the first semester of university calculus and half of the second semester of university calculus. Multiple experiences in the methods and applications of those concepts and the Rule of Four are also stressed throughout the course.
Students are trained to express all solutions geometrically, numerically, analytically, and to interpret these findings verbally. Students hoping to major in the math, science, or engineering fields should apply. Students who complete the course will be well prepared for the AB AP® exam. Technology and graphing calculators are used extensively in this course to reinforce the concepts covered.
Special Notes:
If you are planning to take the AP® exam associated with this course, then be aware that beginning in Fall 2019 the College Board requires that all students register in October of each school year to take the exam which is held in early May. You must make your decision early. There are penalties associated with late registration and with registering and then deciding not to take the exam at a later date. Please plan accordingly. For more information or if you have more questions, please visit https://apcentral.collegeboard.org . Once on the site, search Home-Schooled Students to find information on locating testing locations near you.
As an online school, NorthStar Academy is not a testing center. We are a certified AP course provider. Students must locate a face to face school in their local area that will allow them to sit the exam with their students.
The recommended sequence for students wishing to pursue advanced math classes: MATH150, MATH250, MATH350, MATH450, followed by their choice of MATH500, MATH510, or MATH520. Special Instructions: Students need access to a scanner or digital camera (phone is fine) in order to submit work for the teacher to review. Students will also need a TI-84 graphing calculator for this course.
** Note: This course is also dual credit eligible through CCU for an additional fee of $200. The AP® exam is not required for dual credit through CCU. Students only need to score a C or better in the course. The $200 CCU fee must be submitted to NorthStar before your grade is reported to CCU.
Special Instructions:
*As part of the EVP program, this course will have a live class requirement once a week at a set time; please see the website for time choices. This live class will include teaching, discussion with classmates from around the world, demonstrations, questions and answers, and other aspects of a live classroom. Students will have weekly due dates and stay on a traditional coursework schedule.
Semester 1: August 16 – January 9
Fall Break: November 22 – 26
Christmas Break: December 20 – January 2
Semester 2: January 10 – May 22
Spring Break: April 11 – April 15
Times: Tuesday 10:00 AM US Central Time
If there are books and materials for this course, they can be purchased from our Online Bookstore.
Student Feedback
I feel the course is well organized and well presented.
I enjoyed taking this course. If this was not my last year with NorthStar, it would have certainly encouraged me to take more courses like it.
I loved the organization and clearness of the materials and teachings. I loved how we referred to many items and could get help from other students and grow together as a class.
This course was very helpful that increased my knowledge in calculus and I would like to recommend it to another people.
