High AP Calculus AB
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Number of Credits
1
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Estimated Completion Time
2 segments / 32-36 weeks
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Earliest Start Date
September 2024
Pre Requisites
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry/ Analytical Geometry
Description
Students in this course will walk in the footsteps of Newton and Leibnitz.
An interactive course framework combines with the exciting on-line course delivery to make calculus an adventure. The course includes a study of limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, differential equations, and the applications of derivatives and integrals.
An Advanced Placement (AP) course in calculus consists of a full high school year of work that is comparable to calculus courses in colleges and universities. It is expected that students who take an AP course in calculus will seek college credit, college placement, or both, from institutions of higher learning.
Most colleges and universities offer a sequence of several courses in calculus, and entering students are placed within this sequence according to the extent of their preparation, as measured by the results of an AP examination or other criteria.
Access the site link below to view the course description:
http://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewCourse/Preview/2884
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/ap08_calculus_coursedesc.pdf
Segment 1:
- Properties of Limits
- Determining and Estimating Limit Values Algebraically and from Graphs and Tables
- Limits Involving Infinity
- Continuity and Discontinuity
- Intermediate Value Theorem
- Rates of Change
- The Derivative
- Rules of Differentiation
- Trigonometric, Exponential, and Logarithmic Functions
- Implicit Differentiation
- Inverse Functions
- Distance, Velocity, Acceleration, and Rectilinear Motion
- Related Rates
- Linearization
- L'Hôpital's Rule
Segment 2:
- The Mean-Value Theorem
- Function Behavior and Curve Sketching
- Optimization
- Area Approximation and Riemann Sums
- The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
- Introduction to the Definite Integral
- Integrals and Antiderivatives
- Integration Using Substitution
- Integration Using Long Division and Completing the Square
- Differential Equations
- Slope Fields
- Separation of Variables
- Exponential Models
- Average Value of a Function and Rectilinear Motion Revisited
- Finding the Area Under and Between Curves
- Volumes with Discs
- Volumes with Washers
- Volumes with Cross Sections
Calculator approved for use on the AP exam
http://apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse/ap-calculus-ab/calculator-policy
Study Forge- Provided within the course.
Besides engaging students in challenging curriculum, the course guides students to reflect on their learning and evaluate their progress through a variety of assessments. Assessments can be in the form of practice lessons, multiple choice questions, writing assignments, projects, research papers, oral assessments, and discussions. This course will use the state-approved grading scale. Each course contains a mandatory final exam or culminating project that will be weighted at 20% of the student’s overall grade.***
***Proctored exams can be requested by FLVS at any time and for any reason in an effort to ensure academic integrity. When taking the exam to assess a student’s integrity, the exam must be passed with at least a 59.5% in order to earn credit for the course.
Advanced Placement Policy
Students entering high school grades 9-12 have access to Advanced Placement courses that may result in earning college credit for high school coursework. These courses are used to calculate overall Grade Point Average (GPA) and typically count extra in the calculation. These courses are also available at no charge to Florida public school students, whereas they may have a tuition cost if taken in college. (S. 1003.02, F.S.)
A passing grade in the course will be accepted for high school credit. Postsecondary institutions determine college credit awarded, based on the AP Exam score earned. FLVS strongly encourages students who take AP courses to sit for the course AP Exam in May. Florida students shall be exempt from payment of any fees associated with AP Exam participation, with the exception of late test registration fees incurred by the student.
Courses subject to availability.
Pursuant to s. 1002.20, F.S.; A public school student whose parent makes written request to the school principal shall be exempted from the teaching of reproductive health or any disease, including HIV/AIDS, in accordance with the provisions of s. 1003.42(3). Learn more about the process and which courses contain subject matter where an exemption request can be made.