Calculus (4th)
NOTE (Tentatively): Please do not exceed a total 60 minutes, outside of the instruction, on this class. If you are having any trouble understanding the content, please contact me for additional help.
NOTE (Tentatively): Please do not exceed a total 60 minutes, outside of the instruction, on this class. If you are having any trouble understanding the content, please contact me for additional help.
Calculus is a GREAT course, but it is also very difficult by nature. I exercise an open door policy and strongly urge students to see me for additional tutoring as often as needed. If two or three days of class pass and you find yourself confused, PLEASE see me for additional help. NEVER go any longer than three days (and I really suggest only two to be safe) without seeking assistance. I also suggest that parents/guardians contact me as soon as you feel your child is experiencing a prolonged period of difficulty. Communication is essential and can alleviate much of the stress that is created by the difficulty of the content material. If you have any questions or concerns in regard to the course or in general please do not hesitate to contact me.
2025-2026 Assignments/Homework (Tentative): When possible, deadlines in relation to major assignments will be established in collaboration with the class and instructor. All assignments are to be submitted when class begins on the respective due date. If assigned due dates create major conflicts please tell me in advance and we will attempt to make alterations (if possible).
March 2:
In-Class: Worksheet 11.1, 11.2, 11.4 and 11. 5
In-Class: Worksheet 11.4—Power Series II (#1, 2, 5, 6, 8-10) & FRQ
Homework: Study for Chapter 11 Test (we will take the Intro Portion our next day in class)
March 3:
In-Class: Chapter 11 Intro Test
In-Class: Go over Chapter 11 Intro Test
In-Class: Worksheet 11.1, 11.2, 11.4 and 11. 5 Questions & Continue/Complete 1999 & 2003 FRQ
In-Class (Tentative): Vector Handout (Day 3 & 4 Homework Sections)-Please show all your work on separate paper.
Homework: Study for Test 11
March 4:
In-Class Test 11
In-Class: /Complete 2009 & 2013 FRQ
In-Class (Tentative): Vector Handout (Day 3 & 4 Homework Sections)-Please show all your work on separate paper.
March 5:
Warm Up 7.1
Continue Vector Module (Example on Pg 35) and #1-10 on Pg 36...including (Day 3 Pg 23): #3-8
AP Practice (widows/board)... AP Practice (FRQ Continued)
AP Classroom: Finish Classwork #1 (If Needed)
AP Classroom: Daily Quiz #1
March 6:
A: Warm Up 10.4
B: Continue Vector Module (Example on Pg 35) and #1-10 on Pg 36…including (Day 3 Pg 23): #3-8
Link: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/vectors-curriculum-module-ap-calculus-bc.pdf
C: AP Practice (widows/board)… AP Practice (FRQ Continued)
D: AP Classroom: Finish Classwork #1 (If Needed)
E: AP Classroom: Daily Quiz #1
March 9:
In-Class (if not complete): Vector Module (Day 3 Pg 23): #3-8
In-Class (Tentative): Simulation Exam
In-Class (Tentative): Vector Handout
In-Class: Worksheet 7.1—Intro to Parametric & Vector Calculus
In-Class: Worksheet 7.2—Parametric & Vector Accumulation
In-Class: Finish 2019 FRQ
March 10:
Due: 1999 FRQ
Due: A portion of Worksheet 7.1—Intro to Parametric & Vector Calculus
Due: A portion of Worksheet 7.2—Parametric & Vector Accumulation
In-Class: Finish Worksheet 7.1 & 7.2
In-Class: Polar Worksheet
In-Class: Complete the first half of the 1969 Multiple Choice Test (it is all non-calculator, SHOW ALL YOUR WORK)-Please record your answers on the scantron sheet
March 11:
Due: The first half of the 1969 Multiple Choice Test (it is all non-calculator, SHOW ALL YOUR WORK)-Please record your answers on the scantron sheet
In-Class (If needed-Tentative): Worksheet 7.1—Intro to Parametric & Vector Calculus
In-Class (If needed-Tentative): Worksheet 7.2—Parametric & Vector Accumulation
In-Class: Polar Review
In-Class (Tentative): Simulation Exam
In-Class: Complete the 1969 Multiple Choice Test (it is all non-calculator, SHOW ALL YOUR WORK)-Please record your answers on the scantron sheet
March 12:
In-Class: Polar Area and Vector FRQ’s
In-Class: Simulation Exam
In-Class: Start working on your AP Review Packet
March 13:
In-Class (Tentative): Simulation Exam
In-Class (Tentative): AP Topic (Polar Area & Vectors/Parametric)
In-Class (Non-Calc): AP Review Packet (complete 769-873)
March 16:
In-Class (Non-Calc): AP Review Packet (complete 769-873)
In-Class (Tentative): Simulation Exam or AP Topic Review
In-Class (Tentative): Worksheet 7.1 & 7.2—Parametric & Vector Questions/Concerns
In-Class (Tentative): 69 Common Mistakes and/or 1973 MC Exam
In-Class (Non-Calc): AP Review Packet (complete 873-915)
March 17 (Day 121):
Due: AP Review Packet (complete 873-915)
In-Class: Complete/Continue 1973 MC Exam (Please record all your answers on your scantron sheet
In-Class (If needed): 69 Common Mistakes and/or AP Topic
In-Class (Tentative): Spend 30 minutes on AP-BC Review Packet
In-Class: The first half of the 1973 Multiple Choice Test (it is all non-calculator, SHOW ALL YOUR WORK)-Please record your answers on the scantron sheet
March 18:
In-Class: Complete 1973 Multiple Choice Test (it is all non-calculator, SHOW ALL YOUR WORK)-Please record your answers on the scantron sheet
In-Class: AP Classroom & 2017 FRQ
In-Class: Simulation Exam
March 19:
A: Warm Up: ’17 #5 FRQ
B: Finish Correcting ’73 MC
C: Continue Vector Module (Example on Pg 35) and #1-10 on Pg 36…including (Day 3 Pg 23): #3-8
Link: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/vectors-curriculum-module-ap-calculus-bc.pdf
D: AP Practice (widows/board)… AP Practice (FRQ Continued)
D: AP Classroom: Finish Classwork #1 (If Needed)
E: AP Classroom: Daily Quiz #1 (If Needed)
F: Start ’88 BC MC
Standards: Students will
o Analysis of planar curves includes those given in parametric form, polar form, and vector form.
o Define the relationship between the increasing and decreasing behavior of f and the sign of f ';
o Define/locate critical points, absolute and local extrema, define/utilize the First/Second Derivative Tests;
o Use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to evaluate definite integrals
March 20:
In-Class: Finish 1988 Multiple Choice Exam (Please record your answers on the scantron sheet)
In-Class: AP Topic & 73 Common Mistakes
In-Class (if needed): 2009 BC FRQ #1-6 (Please do all your work on separate paper to hand in)
Note: Continue to work in you AP-BC Review Packet (please see me if you have any question)
Homework: Study for Exams
March 23:
Exam Review
Homework: Study for Exams
March 24:
In-Class: Mid-Term Exam
March 25:
In-Class (Tentative): Simulation Exam or AP Topic Review
In-Class (Tentative): 69 Common Mistakes & 2014 FRQ (Start #1-3)
In-Class (Tentative): Complete 1988 MC Exam (Please record all your answers on your scantron sheet)
March 26:
In-Class (Tentative): Simulation Exam or AP Topic Review
In-Class (Tentative): 69 Common Mistakes & 2009 FRQ (Start #1-3)
In-Class (Tentative): Complete 1973 MC Exam (Please record all your answers on your scantron sheet)
In-Class (Tentative): 2014 BC FRQ #1-3 (Complete all your work on separate paper to hand in please)
In-Class: Complete the 1988 Multiple Choice Exam (Please record your answers on the scantron sheet)
Don’t forget about the baseball launching project-Math is GREAT:)
March 26:
Due: Complete the 1988 Multiple Choice Exam (Please record your answers on the scantron sheet)
In-Class: 1988 Common Mistakes
In-Class: 2014 BC FRQ #1-3 (Complete all your work on separate paper to hand in please)
March 27:
Due: 2014 BC FRQ #1-3 (Complete all your work on separate paper to hand in please)
In-Class (Tentative): 2014 BC FRQ #4-6 (Complete all your work on separate paper to hand in please)
In-Class: 1988 Common Mistake Handout
In-Class: AP Topic
Homework: Study for Vector Quiz (This also includes review material and snow day assignments)
Under no circumstances are you to exceed an hour total work time on the assignments listed above, please see me if you have any questions.