AP Calculus BC

Entire Course Notes PDF for you to take to college...

You may find that you want to look something up and revisit topics you've learned in this class. To make this easier for you, I've compiled all of the color lesson notes, plus the worked examples, into a single PDF file with a table of contents for you to take to college:

small_pdf_icon.gif  AP Calculus BC Entire Course Notes

Week 38-39 Schedule: May 19 - May 30...

Date  Daily lesson materials  Homework


 
M
5/19

  MCQ review for final.   Only the following topics are on the final exam:
-- Evaluating limits.
-- Using a graph of f(x).
-- Computing derivatives (shortcuts, product/quotient/chain rules).
-- Related Rates and Optimization problems.
-- Integration (u-substitution, by parts, partial fractions, improper integrals).
-- Start Plus Accumulation Method problems.
-- Riemann Sums (rectangles).
-- Area between curves.
-- Volume of solid of revolution (disk method).
-- Parametric: Equation of a tangent line to a curve.
-- Polar: Convert a polar equation to rectangular form.
-- Polar: Arc length.
-- Vectors: Position, Velocity, Acceleration.
-- Infinite Series convergence: only Geometric and p-Series (no radius/interval of convergence).
-- Write a Taylor polynomial for a given function (no Lagrange error).
 
T
5/20

  MCQ review for final.  
 
W
5/21

  MCQ review for final.  
 
Th
5/22

  Senior Finals Schedule (short morning periods)
MCQ review for final
(no makeups after school today - Mr. Felling is off campus after period 3) 		 
 
F
5/23

  Senior Finals Schedule (short afternoon periods)
** Final Exam ** (bring your calculator) 		 
 
 
M
5/26

  (Holiday)  
 
T
5/27

  Underclass Final Exams (periods 1, 2, 3)
For us, a study hall. 		 
 
W
5/28

  Underclass Final Exams (periods 4/5, 6, 7)
For us, a study hall. 		 
 
Th
5/29

  ** Graduation! **  
 
F
5/30

  Teacher meetings (no classes)  
 

AP Review...

Note: This is everything that will eventually be provided, but some documents are not yet uploaded and will be uploaded at the appropriate times in the calendar.

Study Guides and Formula Sheets



Info about the AP Calc BC Exam / Strategy info from AP Scorers



Quarter 3 AP Classroom FRQ Practice



AP Classroom Homework Quiz Problems and Solutions



In-class and additional FRQ Review Materials



Saturday Session FRQ Review Materials



DV Practice AP Calculus BC Exams



AP Calculus BC announcements...

General Course Information and Documents...

High-School Course Syllabus:
 AP Calculus BC HS Course Syllabus

If you take this course for Rio Salado credit, you are also subject to the Rio Salado syllabus rules (these are still being developed for this year):
 Rio Salado Course Syllabus - MAT221
 Rio Salado Course Syllabus - MAT231

Taking AP Calculus BC for college credit

You can optionally choose to take AP Calculus BC for college credit. If you want college credit, there are two ways to get it:

1) by taking the AP Calculus BC Exam in May

2) by enrolling in two 1-semester, 4-credit Rio Salado courses:
     Fall: MAT221 Calculus w/Analytic Geometry I
     Spring: MAT231 Calculus w/Analytic Geometry II

(You can take the AP exam *and* enroll in the Rio Salado classes, choose only one of these options, or do neither and just take the course for high school math credit.)



MORE DETAILS / IF YOU NEED HELP DECIDING WHAT TO DO...



Materials

Unit 1: Limits and Continuity



Unit 2: Derivative-Evaluation...



Unit 3: Derivative-Applications...



Unit 4: Integration-Evaluation...



Unit 5: Integral-Applications...



Unit 6: Differential Equations...



Semester 1 Final Exam...



Unit 7: Infinite Series, Taylor/Maclaurin Polynomials and Series, Power Series...



Unit 8: Conics, Parametric Equations, Polar Coordinates, and Vectors...



Unit Calendars

(Note: all information in the future is tentative and may change.)



What to do if you are struggling or behind due to absences...

Try not to miss class, and try to catch up to the class as quickly as possible. When you aren't caught up to the class, it makes it difficult to understand what is going on, so even though you're in class, you aren't getting the maximum benefit from attending. As soon as you realize you are behind, try to catch up as quickly as possible.

Things you can do at home to improve your understanding:

  • Watch the lesson videos: Sometimes hearing the explanation again can make things 'click'.
  • Look at the filled-in notes on this website: You can see the lecture notes and worked examples in the filled-in notes pdf document for the chapter.
  • Use the practice packets to full effect:
    • Do all of the required practice packets and check your answers with the posted answers online.
    • If you are unable to do a problem, or get the wrong answer, take a look at the extra practice and find the matching problem (or problems) for the problem number you couldn't do. The extra practice shows fully worked solutions...
    • ...then try the extra practice problem on your own, and check your work against the full solution posted.
    • ...then go back and try again to work the required practice problem.
  • If you are consistently scoring lower than you'd like on the unit tests, consider always doing all of the problems in both the required and extra practice - just getting twice as much practice helps you to know more quickly how to start problems and results in quicker and smoother work!
  • Ask your friends in class to explain ideas to you: Your friends are a great resource and can sometimes explain things more plainly than a teacher would explain.
  • Tutoring: There are many options for various levels of math tutoring...
    • Free math teacher tutoring: You can get tutoring from me in C105 before or after school any school day except after school Wednedsdays. No appointment is necessary, just come to the classroom for help! Im the rare case when I have a meeting and can't tutor you can also get help from Mr. Cook in C160.
    • Professional tutoring: If you are feeling extremely far behind and/or other tutoring options will not work for you, we maintain a list of professional tutors who can work with you at home (or the library, Starbucks, etc.) This option is very effective, but is expensive (typically $40-$65 per hour). Email me if you want a list of professional tutors you can contact.

Most important: If you are not understanding, don't wait to get help. Find a way to improve your understanding as soon as possible by using the above ideas.