AP Calculus

AP Calculus - AB - Grades 11, 12 (NCAA) 

060031 AP Calculus AB (A)

060032 AP Calculus AB (B)

1.5 credits (weighted)

AP Calculus is designed for the highly motivated student considering a career in the science, medical business or mathematical fields and/or who experienced success in Pre-Calculus. Material covered in this class consists of information covered in a Level I college calculus class including derivatives and their applications, integration, and applications as well as transcendental function, but done in a more enriching environment and at a slower pace. Strong algebraic and problem-solving skills are needed for the understanding of abstract concepts. This course provides the opportunity for students to receive college credit by taking the standardized AP test. Students are strongly encouraged ot register for the AP exam. Fees for the examination are to be paid by the student. A graphing calculator from the Ti83/Ti84 series is required and utilized everyday with an emphasis on the theory as well as the application. In addition to taking the AP Calculus exam in May, students also can earn college credit via dual enrollment through Harrisburg University's College in the High School Classroom for Calculus I.

PREREQUISITE: Honors Pre-Calculus or permission by instructor

NOTE: Students who select AP Calc AB cannot also select AP Calc BC. Students should select AB or BC after consulting with their School Counselor, Pre-Calculus teacher, and their potential choice of colleges. Calculus AB is not a prerequisite to Calculus BC.

AP Calculus - BC - Grades 11, 12 (NCAA) 

060041 AP Calculus - BC (A)

060042 AP Calculus - BC (B)

1.5 credits (weighted)

AP Calculus is designed for the highly motivated student considering a career in the science, medical business, or mathematical fields and/or who experienced success in Pre-Calculus. Material covered in this class consists of information covered in a Level I college calculus class including rates of change, derivatives, applications of derivatives, integration, applications of definite integrals, transcendental functions, polar coordinates, infinite sequences, and infinite series. Strong algebraic and problem-solving skills are needed for the understanding of abstract concepts. This course provides the opportunity for students to receive college credit by taking the standardized AP test. Students are strongly encouraged to register for the AP exam. Fees for the examination are to be paid by the student. A graphing calculator from the Ti83/Ti84 series is required and utilized everyday with an emphasis on the theory as well as the application. In addition to taking the AP Calculus exam in May, students also can earn college credit via dual enrollment through Harrisburg University's College in the High School Classroom for Calculus I.

PREREQUISITE: Honors Pre-Calculus or permission by instructor

NOTE: Students who select AP Calc BC cannot also select AP Calc AB. Students should select BC or AB after consulting with their School Counselor, Pre-Calculus teacher, and their potential choice of colleges.