AP Calculus AB

The AP Calculus AB course covers 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.

Note: A student who fails the 1st Semester of the course will NOT be permitted to continue in the course 2nd Semester.

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

Course Number 0835
Grade Level 11,12
Pre-Requisite Completion of Pre-Calculus Accelerated with a grade of B or higher or Pre-Calculus Honors with a grade of C or higher.  Placement examination may be required. Students must complete a summer assignment. 
Application and/or Audition Date None
Credits 10
VCHS Graduation Credit Mathematics
UC Approval Yes Area C (Mathematics)
Fees AP Exam Fee