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DC AP® Calculus AB

  • Name:

    DC AP® Calculus AB (MATH500dc)

  • Department:

    Math

  • Credits:

    1.0 (yearlong course)

  • Prerequisites:

    MATH 420 PreCalculus with a grade of 85% or higher or MATH450 Precalculus Honors (or equivalent)

DC AP® Calculus AB

Description:

In this AP® course, students will build on previous mathematical knowledge to explore two main problems. In the first problem, students will investigate the tangent line problem using limits to discover and use differentiation. In the second problem, students will investigate the area under the curve problem which leads to applications with integration. Throughout the course, the students will analyze functions and interpret rates of change in real-world contexts. They will implement various mathematical processes as well as how to justify their solutions. The students will also practice communicating their learning by using proper notation and making connections between different representations of a function. At the end of the course, the student can apply for college credit through the dual credit relationship that NorthStar has with CCU.

Special Notes:

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. Each student must also have the computer connectivity cable for their calculator as they will be provided with several calculus programs to download for their TI-84 calculator that can also be used on the AP® exam.

The recommended sequence for students wishing to pursue advanced math classes: Algebra 1 (8th grade) – Geometry Honors – Algebra 2 Honors – PreCalculus Honors (if taking Calculus later) – AP Calculus or AP Statistics

The dual credit honors track includes a deeper focus on critical thinking and analytical skills by providing students with more challenging problems and assignments comparable to what they would see at the university level. These elements will also prepare students to be successful in future upper-level and AP® courses.

The Dual Credit fee for CCU is included in the fee for this course.

FROM THE TEACHER

What is your next step? This is a question that you will be asking many times in the years to come. But for now, let’s see if AP Calculus AB is your next step? Would you like to get ahead on college credits? Are you planning on pursuing a career that will require you to take Calculus such as in business, engineering, science, or another STEM field? Would you like to put all the pieces together for all math you have been learning in high school? Or maybe you want to get better at problem-solving and be able to justify your position? Then AP Calculus AB is a good next step for you.

In AP Calculus AB, I will be there to help you navigate through the new concepts as you investigate, learn, and practice what you have learned. I know math can be scary for some but if you have met the requirements for this course then you have the skills to take the next step. This course will be challenging but with guidance and some effort, you will find out that you can do and understand more than you thought possible.

If there are books and materials for this course, they can be purchased from our Online Bookstore.

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