Class Choices After AP Calculus AB
This class was meant to prepare you for AP Calculus BC. However, shutting down due to COVID-19 changed things. I believe each of my Calculus students have THREE choices. Here are my thoughts:
(1) AP Calculus BC - If the Calculus AB class was a good class for you (got an A or B)... AP Calculus BC is the class for you.
(2) Trig Pre-Calc - If the Calculus AB class was tougher that you thought and you got a B or C or D... And maybe you don't feel you're ready for the next math class, then Trig Pre-Calc (dual enrollment) is the class for you. It is not a step backwards. The dual enrollment class will also get you college credit (from AVC). Look into that!
(3) IB Math - If you are thinking of the IB program... the IB math class we offer is perfect for you at this time. If you are a sophomore this year then you can take Calculus BC your senior year.
(4) AP Stats - If the Calculus AB class wasn't for you, and you still need more math credit, maybe AP stats or Financial Algebra might be perfect for you.
(5) Financial Algebra - If the Calculus AB class wasn't for you, and you still need more math credit, maybe AP stats or Financial Algebra might be perfect for you.
** I feel ~80% of my students should go to Calculus BC next year.
** I feel ~10% of my students should go to Trig Pre/Calc next year.
** I feel the other ~10% will go into IB or Stats or Financial Algebra.