AP Calculus AB

The AP Calculus AB course consists of a full high school academic year of work that is comparable to the first semester of college calculus. This course makes extensive use of pre-requisite math skills, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and pre-calculus. Course content includes limits and continuity, derivatives, min-max problems, related rates, rectilinear motion, integrals, Riemann sums, differential equations, volumes of rotation, and the calculus of transcendental functions. This course includes a rigorous review for the AP Calculus AB examination.

Special Note: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required.

Course Number0835
Grade Level11,12
Pre-RequisiteCompletion of Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus AB with a grade of B or higher or Trig/Pre-Calc BC Honors with a grade of C or higher.  Placement examination may be required. Students must complete a summer assignment. 
Application and/or Audition DateNone
Credits10
VCHS Graduation CreditMathematics
UC ApprovalYes Area C (Mathematics)
FeesAP Exam Fee