AP Calculus AB
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Grade of "B" or better in Honors Math 3
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teacher recommendation.
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45 Questions | 1 Hour 45 minutes | 50% of Exam Score
Part A: 30 questions; 60 minutes (calculator not permitted).
Part B: 15 questions; 45 minutes (graphing calculator required).
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).
Part B: 4 questions; 60 minutes (calculator not permitted).
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.
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AP Calculus AB
5: 21.0%
4: 28.0%
3: 15.0%
2: 23.0%
1: 13.0%
More Info
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College Credit Oppurtunites
A passing score typically grants 4 units (1 semester class) of an introductory college calculous course. At some colleges, this can fulfill the first sequence of calculus/mathematics.
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Course Synopsis
AP Calculus AB is an introductory college-level calculus course. Students cultivate their understanding of differential and integral calculus through engaging with:
- real-world problems (represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally)
- definitions
- theorems
to build arguments and justify conclusions as they explore concepts like:
- change
- limits
- functions
College Board 2023
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College Majors
For those considering:
- business
- finance
- a major in STEM
- engineering
What is the difference between AP Calculus AB & BC?
AP Calc AB
-The equivalent to the first series (course) of college calculus
-Covers less topics compared to Calculus BC; the course moves at a slower pace in comparison
-Students can take AP Calculus AB before taking AP Calculus BC
-College Board Course Synopsis: “AP Calculus AB is an introductory college-level calculus course. Students cultivate their understanding of differential and integral calculus through engaging with real-world problems represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally and using definitions and theorems to build arguments and justify conclusions as they explore concepts like change, limits, and the analysis of functions.”
AP Calc BC
- The equivalent to the first and second series (courses) of college calculus
-Covers all Calculus AB topics + some additional concepts including:
—>Additional techniques of integration (Unit 6)
—> Euler's method and logistic models with differential equations (Unit 7)
—> Arc length and distance traveled along a smooth curve (Unit 8)
—> Parametric equations, polar coordinates, and vector-valued functions (Unit 9)
—> Infinite sequences and series (Unit 10).
-class moves through content at a faster pace
-Offers Uni Track through Fresno State (dual enrollment)
Complexity of Material Covered
On average, students gave a AP Calculus AB a complexity score of 3.00 out of 5, which places the course in the moderate complexity tier.
We recommend planning a balanced schedule consisting of all three tiers of complexity: mild, moderate, and high to have a healthy school-life balance and avoid burnout.
Workload of AP Calculus AB
On average, students gave AP Calculus AB a workload score of 3.82 hours per week. This places AP Calculus AB in the moderate workload tier.
We recommend planning a balanced schedule consisting of all three tiers of workload: mild, moderate, and heavy to have a healthy school-life balance and avoid burnout.