AP CALCULUS AB/BC

Master the language of change.
AP Calculus AB and BC empower students to explore motion, rates, accumulation, and patterns—laying the mathematical foundation for success in college and beyond.

What Is AP Calculus AB & BC?

AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC are rigorous, college-level math courses that explore the core principles of calculus—differentiation, integration, limits, and their real-world applications. Students develop conceptual understanding through a multi-representational approach, analyzing problems graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally.

• AP Calculus AB covers content equivalent to a first-semester college calculus course.

• AP Calculus BC is equivalent to both first and second-semester college calculus, offering additional topics like parametric, polar, and vector-valued functions, advanced integration techniques, and infinite sequences and series.

These courses emphasise reasoning, precise communication, and the ability to justify conclusions using definitions, theorems, and mathematical logic.

Key Topics Covered

• Limits & Continuity

• Derivatives and Applications of Derivatives

• Integrals and Applications of Integration

• Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

• Differential Equations

• Parametric, Polar, and Vector Functions (BC only)

• Series & Convergence (BC only)

Who Should Take AP Calculus AB or BC?

These courses are ideal for students who:

✔️ Are pursuing careers in STEM, finance, engineering, or medicine
✔️ Want to gain advanced standing in college math
✔️ Are preparing for competitive college admissions
✔️ Seek deep mathematical thinking, precision, and application-based learning

AP Calculus AB is a strong starting point for first-time calculus students.
AP Calculus BC is ideal for students ready for a faster pace and additional depth.

Prerequisites

To succeed in AP Calculus AB or BC, students must have completed a full sequence of college-prep high school math, including:

• Algebra I & II

• Geometry

• Trigonometry

• Precalculus with functions (linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, rational, trigonometric, and inverse)

Additional prerequisites for AP Calculus BC include:

• Familiarity with sequences, series, and parametric/polar functions

• Comfort with function composition, transformations, and trigonometric identities

• Strong foundation in graph analysis and symbolic manipulation

Technology Requirements

Students are encouraged to use graphing technology (TI-84, Desmos, or equivalent) to:

🔹 Explore graphs and behavior of functions
🔹 Confirm analytical work
🔹 Solve equations and model applied scenarios
🔹 Analyze convergence, regression, and intersections

Note: Calculators are permitted only in specific sections of the AP Exam.

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