2(A) - AP Calculus AB - Blackwell - 2022

AP Calculus AB 
Classroom Policies & Procedures  _2022-2023

Advanced Placement Calculus develops the student’s understanding of the concepts of calculus (functions, graphs, limits, derivatives and integrals) and provides experience with its methods and applications. The course encourages the geometric, numerical, analytical, and verbal expression of concepts, results, and problems. Applications and appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators and application software, will be used regularly for instruction and assessment.

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Unit 1 

Limits & Continuity 

Daily Agenda

 Week 1

Early Release Day - Friday Sept 2^nd

Week 2

Labor Day Holiday - Monday Sept5^th

Week 3 

Open House - Thursday Sept 15^th

Unit 1 Standards & Additional Links
located on Each Weekly Agenda

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Unit 1 Quote: “The Expert At Anything Was Once A Beginner" - Helen Hayes

Quiz 1 - Sept 1^st = Summer Assignment - Delta Math due by 7 am

Quiz 2 - Sept 1^st

Quiz 3 - Sept 9^th

Unit Test 1 - Sept 16^th

Problem Set # 1 - AP Classroom - Sept 19^th

Unit 2 

      Derivatives  

Daily Agenda

Week 4

Week 5 - Interim Reports

Workday - Monday Sept 26^th

School Closed - Friday - Sept 29^th

Week 6

Unit 2 Standards & Additional Links
located on Each Weekly Agenda

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Unit  2 Quote: “Motivation is what gets you started. 
Habit is what keeps you going." - Ryan Johnson

Quiz 1 - Sept 23^rd

Quiz 2 -  Oct 3^rd

Unit Test 2 - Oct 7^th = Classwork Grade

Problem Set # 2 - AP Classroom - Oct 11^th

Unit 3

                  Applications of Derivatives  

Daily Agenda

Week 7

Workday - Monday Oct 10^th

PSAT - Wednesday Oct 12^th

Pep Rally Schedule - Friday Oct 14^th

Week 8

Week 9

Week 10

Workday - Friday - Nov 4^th

Unit 3 Standards & Additional Links
located on Each Weekly Agenda

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Unit 3 Quote – “Believe in Yourself and all that you are.  Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” – Christian D. Larson

New Unit Test 2 - Oct 13^th (60 min Time Limit)

Quiz 1 - Oct 18^th

Quiz 2 - Oct 21^st

Quiz 3 - Oct 28^th

Unit Test 3 - Nov 1^st

Midterm Exam - Nov 3^rd

Problem Set # 3 - AP Classroom - Nov 8^th

Unit 4

Introduction to Integrals   

Daily Agenda

Week 11
Workday - Tuesday Nov 8^th

Early Release Day - Thursday Nov 10^th

Holiday - Friday Nov 11^th

Week 12

Pre ACT (11^th) - Tuesday Nov 15^th

Week 13

Vacation Day - Nov 23^rd

Holiday - Nov 24^th

Holiday - Nov 25^th

Unit 4 Standards & Additional Links
located on Each Weekly Agenda

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Unit 4 Quote:  “Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom" - Oprah Winfrey 

Quiz 1 - Nov 16^th (New Change)

Quiz 2 - Nov 22^nd  (New Change)

Unit Test 4 - Nov 29^th

Problem Set # 4 - AP Classroom - Dec 1^st

Unit 5

    Applications of Integrals

Daily Agenda

Week 14

Week 15

Early Release Day - Monday - Dec 5^th

Unit 5 Standards & Additional Links
located on Each Weekly Agenda

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Unit 5 Quote:  “It's Up To You How Far You Go.  If You Don't Try
You Will Never Know." - Merlin, The Sword and the Stone" 

Quiz 1 - Dec 7^th  (New Change)
due to Field Trips on Dec 6^th

Unit Test 5 - Dec 9^th

Problem Set # 5 - AP Classroom - Dec 14^th

Unit 6 & Unit 7

                Area, Volume, & Additional Topics

Daily Agenda

Week 16

Week 17

Early Release Day - Wednesday Dec 21^st

Vacation Day - Dec 22^{nd -} Dec 23^rd

Week 18 - Winter Break Dec 26^th - Dec 30^th

Week 19

Holiday - Jan 2^nd

Week 20

Week 21

Holiday - Monday Jan 16^th

Unit 6 Standards & Additional Links
located on Each Weekly Agenda

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Unit 6 – Quote – “Do your best, give your best and know that in doing
so you'll enhance the quality of your life" - VeryBestQuotes.com

Unit 7 – Quote – “Every Accomplishment Starts with The Decision to Try." - Gail Devers

Quiz 1 - Dec 16^th

2^nd Unit Test 5 - Dec 20^th

Unit Test 6 - Jan 6^th

Quiz 1 - Jan 11^th

Unit Test 7 - Jan 13^th

Problem Set # 6 - AP Classroom - Jan 10^th

Unit 8 

   Final Exam

Week 22

Workday - Friday - Jan 27^th

Additional Resources for AP Calculus

AP Calculus AB Flashcards

 Video Links for Most of the AP Calculus AB Topics

AP Calculus AB & BC Videos

AP Calculus AB - Powerpoint  Review

Individual Practice with Albert

AP Practice Exam - Multiple Choice & Free Response

17 Ways to Improve Studying for Math Tests

Article - How to Do Well in Calculus

The Beauty of Math Video & Article

Unit Circle Review Game

Review Course by Unit

2nd Period:  Class Code   V46ZAV

3rd Period: Class Code PDJL46

Count Down to AP Calculus Exam

Unit Tests, Papers, Labs, Major Projects, Presentations, & Portfolios