AP Calculus AB Syllabus 1-A

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AP Calculus AB Information

Read the following information about this class:

  • Each AP problem needs to be done on one side of a piece of paper.  They must be in numerical order with all work shown.  All explanations needed must be written in complete sentences.  All number lines must be labeled.  For this chapter only #18 allows for the use of a calculator.  All work must be shown up to the point of the use of the calculator for calculator problems.
  • AP problems are graded and worth 10 points each. They are always due at 8:20 am when class starts.  They may not be turned in late. If you are absent they must be turned in the day you return to school even if it is a B-day.  If it is a B-day give them to Miss Gina by 8:20 am and I will get them from her the next day.  If you are absent due to a field trip or athletic event, your AP’s (and any other homework) must be turned in before you miss class.
  • You may work with your classmates on your AP problems.  However, you may not copy from their paper.  This means you can ask them for help.  It doesn’t mean you can ask for their paper to “look” at.  This will result in both you and that student going to honor council and receiving a “0” for that entire assignment.
  • Barron’s Book is the AP review workbook you bought along with your textbook and all work should be done in the actual book.  The book has all the answers and the explanations for each problem.  It is up to you to check your answers and go over their explanations if you missed the problem. Each student must have their own copy of this book.
  • Quizzes and Tests are timed so you must work fast enough to finish.  If you do not finish you will not be able to stay after class, the problem will be marked wrong.  You are preparing all year for you AP test and all parts of this test are timed.
  • I am only at school on A-days this year so that is the only day I can answer questions for you.  However, the room will be open for you to meet with your classmates to work together.  If you need help on a regular basis this class is not for you. 
  • Grades are weighted by a factor of 1.1 if and only if your actual average is at least a “C” average. Any grades below a C are not weighted for the term.

 

Chapter 3 Assignments

 

Date

Classwork

Homework

Fri., Sept. 5

Der. of Comp. & Inver.

Notes: p. 18-25

p. 227 #65, 66, 69

Chapter 3 Worksheet #2

Barron’s Book p. 72 #55-66

Tues., Sept. 9

Particle Movement with the Graphing Calculator

Worksheet on Particle Movement (#2 & 3)

Chapter 3 Worksheet #3 (#1-6)

Chapter 3 Worksheet #4 (#1-5)

If you are missing two days of class due to the senior essay workshop and Lovet College day you are responsible for the next set of notes and assignment upon your return.

Thurs., Sept. 11 & Mon., Sept. 15

Senior Essay & Lovet Day

Derivatives of Trig Functions, L'Hopital's Rule

Notes: p. 26-35

p. 219-220 #1-29 odd, 35-41 odd

P. 227 #23,25,31,35

P. 572-573 #1-19 odd, 33, 34

Chapter 3 Worksheet #1  (#8, 10, 12)

Thurs., Sept. 18

Chain Rule, Speed

Notes: p. 36-39

p. 227-228 #1-13 odd, 37-63 odd,67,68, 75-81

Chapter 3 Worksheet #4 (#6-12)

Mon. Sept. 22

Implicit Diff., Roots w/o a calculator, Diff.

Notes: p. 40-44

p. 237 #1-25 odd, 29-43 odd, 51-55 all

P. 252 #51-61 odd

Barron’s Book p. 67 #14,15,17,21-27,29

 

Wed., Sept. 24

Start on assignment

Chapter 3 Worksheet #3 (#11-14)

Barron’s Book p. 68 #34-52, omit #37,42

Chapter 3 AP’s [#5,18] – due for a grade on Fri., Sept. 26 [20 points] Calculator allowed for #18

Fri., Sept. 26

Start on assignment

Barron’s Book-p. 74 # 67-101 [omit #75,89-92]

Chapter 3 AP’s –[#19,23,24,26] – due for a grade on Tues., Sept. 30 [40 points]

Tues., Sept. 30

CHAPTER 3 TEST [200 pts]

Chapter 4 Worksheet #1 (no calculator) – If needed, read the notes for Chapter 4 (p. 1-7) or your text.