AP Calculus AB

In the Advanced Placement Calculus AB course, students explore concepts, methods and applications of single-variable calculus graphically, numerically and algebraically. Major topics include limits, derivatives, integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Mathematical modeling is used to represent real-world situations and solve problems. The interdisciplinary nature of mathematics is emphasized by applications to science and technology. Technology enables students to explore, experiment, interpret results, and justify conclusions. 

AP Calculus AB is taught as a college-level course. It follows the College Board syllabus, prepares students for success on the AP Calculus AB exam, and is equivalent to an introductory semester course at colleges and universities. 

Please click on the links  below for the Back to School Night handout and powerpoint presentation:

• Back to School Night Handout

• Back to School Night Powerpoint

Please check your Google Classroom for lessons, weekly agendas, assignments, due dates, quiz/test announcements and list of assessment topics.

Please click on the link above for Course Information and Grading Policy.  Only students can access this document.  

Please click on the link above for Course Expectations. 

Monday ~ May 11, 2026 ~ 8AM 

Exam Format:

Exam Duration:  3 Hours & 15 Minutes

The AP Calculus AB Exam has consistent question types, weighting, and scoring guidelines every year, so you and your students know what to expect on exam day.

Calculators are not allowed in Section I Part A and Section II Part B, per the AP Exam Calculator Policy. 

Section I: Multiple Choice

45 Questions | 1 Hour 45 minutes | 50% of Exam Score

• Part A: 30 questions; 60 minutes (calculator not permitted). (33.3%)

• Part B: 15 questions; 45 minutes (graphing calculator required). (16.7%)

• Questions include algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and general types of functions.

• Questions include analytical, graphical, tabular, and verbal types of representations.

Section II: Free Response

6 Questions | 1 Hour 30 Minutes | 50% of Exam Score

• Part A: 2 questions; 30 minutes (graphing calculator required). (16.7%)

• Part B: 4 questions; 60 minutes (calculator not permitted). (33.3%)

• Questions include various types of functions and function representations and a roughly equal mix of procedural and conceptual tasks.

• Questions include at least 2 questions that incorporate a real-world context or scenario into the question.

Please click on the link above for the AP Exam Calculator Policy

For Extra Resources, please go to home page for all the online links that are available under Student Resources / Useful Links.

Please let me know if you would like to come in for extra help.   You will need to make an appointment to ensure that there is availability and classroom space so please let me know verbally in class or send me an email the day before.   I am available for extra help in room 153  from 10:59 AM - 11:22 AM on A,B, and C days and from 11:31 AM - 11:54 AM on D days.

Please email me ( ahill@westfieldnjk12.org ) or send a comment to me through our Google Classroom if you have any questions or concerns and you can not attend the extra help sessions listed above.  

The Math Resource Center (Room 160) is open Periods 1 - 8.  You can stop by anytime during those periods Monday - Friday to ask the teachers on duty any math questions.   Here is the link for the Math Resource Center with the name of the teacher on duty and the period the teacher is in the math resource room.  

PAL Tutoring is available every Thursday, and each week’s session will run from 3:30-5:30 in the Student Center. Everyone is welcome.  

Please click on the link above to get the graphing calculator loan form.  Fill it out and return it to me as soon as possible.